The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to delight the Star Wars™ fans in your life than with the gift of epic gaming adventures set in a galaxy far, far away? Whether they dream of wielding a lightsaber, commanding starfighters, or shaping the destiny of the universe, we’ve curated a list of Star Wars-themed games that will make the gifting season one to remember. Get ready to embark on thrilling journeys and ignite the holiday spirit with these stellar games.
Spot it! — The Mandalorian
Age: 6+ / Players: 2–8 / Duration: 15 minutes
The perfect-sized stocking stuffer, Spot it! The Mandalorian makes a great gift for those young fans who know their Star Wars characters. Spot the unique matching symbol between every two cards in a playful battle of speedy observation. This special version of Spot it! combines emblematic characters and objects from the series The Mandalorian with the beloved family game!
Rory’s Story Cubes—Star Wars
Age: 6+ / Players: 1+ / Duration: 15 minutes
Epic adventures await this holiday season! In a galaxy where imagination has no limits, just roll the cubes, interpret the images, and tell your own Star Wars tales! This special Star Wars—themed edition of Rory’s Story Cubes is perfect for kids and adults alike!
Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace — A Love Letter Game
Age: 10+ / Players: 2–6 / Duration: 15–30 minutes
Based on the beloved card game, and set in the epic Star Wars universe, Jabba’s Palace — A Love Letter Game retains the simple and fun mechanics of the original Love Letter while featuring iconic characters from Return of the Jedi, including Luke Skywalker, Boba Fett, Salacious Crumb, Jabba the Hutt, and many more, with each card offering different effects! Another great stocking stuffer for the Star Wars fan in your life!
Unlock! Star Wars
Age: 10+ / Players: 1–6 / Duration: 60–90 minutes
Unlock! is a cooperative card game inspired by the escape room phenomenon, and that uses a simple system that allows you to search scenes, combine objects, and solve riddles. Play Unlock! Star Wars and embark on great adventures, using only cards and a companion app that provides clues, checks codes, and monitors your time. This version will not only immerse Star Wars fans in their favourite universe – but it’s also a great way to spend quality time with loved ones over the holidays.
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
Age: 14+ / Players: 2 / Duration: 30 minutes
Released to much fanfare in 2023, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, has been a hit among card game and license fans alike! In this easy-to-learn, head-to-head game for two players, the galaxy-spanning war between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance comes alive on your tabletop. Treat the Star Wars enthusiast in your life to this popular title and be at the top of their list all year long!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Age: 14+ / Players: 1–5 / Duration: 45–60 minutes
Perfect for fans who would rather work as a team, Star Wars: The Clone Wars has players stand together as legendary Jedi against, among others, the Sith Lord Count Dooku and his Separatist forces. Utilize each character’s unique abilities to cut down swarms of droids, complete missions across the galaxy, and use the power of the Force to battle iconic villains across four exciting scenarios.
Star Wars: Shatterpoint
Age: 14+ / Players: 2 / Duration: 90–120 minutes
The perfect game for miniatures fans, with Star Wars: Shatterpoint players leap into narrative and objective-driven action. They’ll collect, assemble, and paint their own squad of heroes, allies, and villains and pit them against opponents in tense duels to control key battlefield objectives.
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