Star Wars has permeated our culture, from toys and LEGOs to the tabletop. Surprisingly, the universe of Star Wars board and roleplaying games boasts several exceptional titles. The variety is impressive, ranging from simpler games to sprawling adventures with numerous miniatures, each offering a unique and engaging experience that captures the essence of this beloved film series. All are readily available for immediate enjoyment.
Short on time? Click the links below to explore each game. Read on for detailed descriptions.
TL;DR: The Best Star Wars Board Games

Star Wars: The Mandalorian Adventures Board Game
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Star Wars: Bounty Hunters
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Star Wars Shatterpoint - Core Set
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Star Wars: Unlimited
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Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game
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Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Board Game
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Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side
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Star Wars: Outer Rim
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Star Wars X-Wing Second Edition
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Star Wars: Imperial Assault
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Star Wars: Rebellion
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Star Wars: Destiny
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Star Wars: Legion
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Age Range: 12+ Players: 1-4 Playtime: 30-60 mins
Inspired by *The Mandalorian*, this board game lets players embody heroes like Mando and IG-11, choosing episodes from a binder of maps. Cooperative gameplay utilizes an action card system, triggering enemy responses and requiring strategic planning to manage the pace and counter threats. Numerous narrative references and variant envelopes enhance replayability, ensuring each playthrough is a unique adventure.
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters

Age Range: 10+ Players: 2-6 Playtime: 20-30 mins
Embrace the dark side as one of Star Wars' iconic bounty hunters in this fast-paced drafting game. Players draw cards from four decks (hunters, targets, contracts, and the Jawa Market), playing one card and passing the remainder. The goal is to acquire hunters and droids to eliminate targets, earning points and bonus rewards for specific combinations. Fast, fun, and featuring beloved characters, it’s a thrilling exploration of villainy.
Star Wars Shatterpoint - Core Set

Age Range: 14+ Players: 2 Playtime: 90-120 mins
Shatterpoint, from Atomic Mass Games, features vibrant Clone Wars-era squads. The large 40mm miniatures are visually stunning. Gameplay is dynamic and fast-paced, offering tactical depth but with a higher level of complexity. A sophisticated game with modern elements.
Star Wars: Unlimited

Age Range: 12+ Players: 2+ Play Time: 20 mins
A trading card game (TCG) with alternating actions, similar to miniatures skirmish games. Features new illustrations and a straightforward gameplay loop: spend resources to deploy characters, vehicles, and equipment. A unique cadence distinguishes it from other TCGs.
Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game

Age Range: 10+ Players: 2-6 Play Time: 20 mins
A Love Letter variant featuring characters from *Return of the Jedi*. Players choose two cards per turn, using their effects to outmaneuver opponents. The new Agenda mechanism adds variable scoring, enhancing tactical depth. Simple, affordable, and suitable for a wide age range.
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game

Age Range: 12+ Players: 2 Play Time: 30 mins
A standalone deck-building game pitting the Rebel Alliance against the Empire. Includes all necessary cards, making it ideal for newcomers and seasoned players alike. Offers strategic depth within a user-friendly format.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Board Game

Age Range: 14+ Players: 1-5 Play Time: 60 mins
A Pandemic-style game set during the Clone Wars. Players cooperate as Jedi against Count Dooku and his forces. Four scenarios provide high replayability.
Star Wars Villainous: Power of The Dark Side

Age Range: 10+ Players: 2-4 Play Time: 20 mins per player
Players control iconic Star Wars villains, each with unique objectives. Resource and card management are crucial, as opponents can interfere with plans. More complex than the original *Villainous*, offering deeper strategy and thematic engagement.
Star Wars: Outer Rim

Age Range: 14+ Players: 1-4 Play Time: 3-4 hrs
A strategic game focusing on the lives of smugglers and villains on the galaxy's edge. Players undertake missions, upgrade their skills and ships, and shape their characters' paths, choosing between heroic or villainous actions.
Star Wars X-Wing (2nd Edition)

Age Range: 14+ Players: 2 Play Time: 45 mins
A tactical space combat game with pre-painted miniatures. Features squad building, hidden movement, and Force powers. The second edition streamlines the rules and adds new content, making it accessible and engaging.
Star Wars: Imperial Assault

Age Range: 14+ Players: 1-5 Play Time: 1-2 hrs
A grid-based combat game featuring both a battle mode and an ongoing campaign. Players use miniatures to recreate iconic Star Wars battles and adventures.
Star Wars: Rebellion

Age Range: 14+ Players: 2-4 Play Time: 3-4 hrs
A grand strategy game where players control either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire, engaging in a large-scale conflict across the Star Wars galaxy.
Star Wars: Destiny

Age Range: 10+ Players: 2 Play Time: 30 mins
A collectible card game (CCG) that incorporates dice rolling into its gameplay. Players build decks and engage in fast-paced battles.
Star Wars: Legion

Age Range: 14+ Players: 2 Play Time: 3 hrs
A miniatures game focusing on ground combat, featuring unpainted miniatures that players can assemble and paint. Offers strategic depth and a unique activation system.
Star Wars Board Game FAQ
What is a miniatures game, and how do the various Star Wars ones differ?
Miniatures games use high-quality figures; painting and customizing them is a common hobby for players. Games are typically played on open tables with custom scenery, moving pieces by measuring distances, unlike fixed-board games. Four Star Wars miniatures games exist: *X-Wing* (simplest, pre-painted), *Armada* (fleet-level combat, pre-painted, more expensive), *Shatterpoint* (complex, unpainted, larger models), and *Legion* (larger battles, unpainted).