Star Wars: The Card Game

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta · Board game · 2012
2 · best 2 30–60 min Weight 3.0/5
7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 30.00
7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Star Wars fans and card duel lovers, join the Force (or the Dark Side)! It's a tactical game that transports you straight to a galaxy far, far away.

Highlights
  • Intense strategic duel
  • Immersive Star Wars theme
  • Addictive deck construction
  • Faction and power variety
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires deck construction
  • Two-player focus
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare for an epic galactic war in Star Wars: The Card Game! This card game pits you and a friend against each other on opposite sides of the Force, one commanding the Rebel Alliance and the other the dreaded Galactic Empire. The setting is pure classic trilogy, with the fight for freedom against imperial oppression. Each player builds their deck with objective cards, representing secret missions, and a main deck featuring units, events, and powers that bring their faction to life. Deck construction is crucial: you choose your objectives and, for each one, select a set of five player cards to support it. The Empire has a ticking clock, the Death Star, which advances each turn and can accelerate with combat victories or destroyed objectives. The Rebels must be faster, aiming to destroy three Imperial objectives before time runs out. The game uses mechanics like hand management, where every card counts, and variable powers that give each faction a unique flavor. Conflict resolution is card-based, and the Force can be an asset or a burden, depending on how you wield it. It's an intense strategic duel, perfect for Star Wars fans who enjoy a tactical card challenge.

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Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Game: Star Wars – The Card Game (LCG) Movies: Star Wars Players: Two-Player Only Games
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames, Wargames Club Publishing, White Goblin Games
Designer Eric M. Lang
Artist Christopher Burdett, Henning Ludvigsen, Lucasfilm Ltd., Tony Foti, Vlad Ricean

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate?
This game is designed for exactly two players, one on each side of the Force.
What is the average game time?
A game typically lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your familiarity with the rules and player strategies.
Do I need to know Star Wars to play?
It helps a lot! The immersion is greater if you know the characters and the universe, but the rules work well even without prior knowledge.
Does the game come with all the cards?
The base game includes a starting set of cards. There are many expansions (objective sets) that add more variety and depth, following the LCG model.
Is deck construction complicated?
It's an important part of the game! You choose your objectives and the cards that support them. It might take a few games to get the hang of it, but it's quite rewarding.
Is it a difficult game to learn?
The complexity is moderate (BGG weight 2.97/5). The basic rules are accessible, but mastering the strategies and card interactions takes time.
Do I need to translate the cards?
Yes, the language dependency is high. Most players prefer to use a translation guide or cards with translations to speed up gameplay.

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