Star Wars: Rebellion board game cover
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Star Wars: Rebellion

Corey Konieczka · Fantasy Flight Games · 2016

The Rebel Alliance hides its base while the Empire searches the galaxy. Epic asymmetric experience capturing the original trilogy perfectly.

Players

2–4

Time

240 min

Ages

14+

Difficulty

Heavy

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Why you'll like it

How it plays

Star Wars: Rebellion is a two-player epic game of the original trilogy. One player is the Empire, with a massive fleet, trying to find the hidden Rebel base. The other is the Rebellion, trying to survive and gain support.

Leaders like Luke and Darth Vader go on missions, and combat uses dice and tactics cards. The Rebels win by surviving long enough; the Empire wins by finding the base. Games are long, but full of story.

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Common questions

How long does Star Wars: Rebellion take?

Plan on about 4 hours, a bit longer for your first game.

How many people can play Star Wars: Rebellion?

It plays 2 to 4 players.

What age is Star Wars: Rebellion for?

The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.

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