{"id":21553,"date":"2015-10-19T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2015-10-19T17:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/?p=21553"},"modified":"2015-10-17T10:12:18","modified_gmt":"2015-10-17T17:12:18","slug":"best-star-wars-board-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/guides\/best-star-wars-board-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Pass Go, Collect 200 Galactic Credits: 10 Best Star Wars Board Games"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some announcements dropping on\u00a0Force Friday, there’s an entirely new batch of board games that are taking advantage of the characters in The Force Awakens<\/em>. Check out some of our favorites, which includes some classic games\u00a0as well:<\/p>\n

Star Wars Monopoly<\/h3>\n

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Described as a faster-paced version of traditional Monopoly, this new, kid-friendly version of the classic game includes four characters (2 Light side \/ 2 Dark side)\u00a0as well as\u00a0Force cards that impact the outcome of the game. (MSRP: $25)<\/p>\n

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Star Wars: Armada<\/h3>\n

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Designed for strategic players, this game simulates spaceship battles that could potentially occur in the Star Wars universe. This set includes\u00a0three pre-painted capital ship miniatures\u00a0and\u00a0ten unpainted fighter squadrons\u00a0as well as over\u00a0130 cards and tokens. It’s definitely targeted at more mature players, teenagers and older. (MSRP: $99)<\/p>\n

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Star Wars Loopin’ Chewie<\/h3>\n

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Basically a branded twist on the\u00a0Loopin\u2019 Louie <\/em>game,\u00a0<\/em>Chewbacca\u00a0flies around in a mini Millennium Falcon\u00a0and the player has to protect their stormtroopers from Chewie when he swings by. It’s a great game for really young players who\u00a0are just getting into Star Wars, rated for ages 4 and up. (MSRP: $25)<\/p>\n

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Star Wars: Imperial Assault<\/h3>\n

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Designed for two to five players,\u00a0Imperial Assault includes two games: a campaign game\u00a0where you\u00a0play heroes of the Rebellion, engaging in missions to battle\u00a0the Imperial armies, and a skirmish game that allows two players to manage\u00a0strike teams and battle at\u00a0Imperial bases and other cinematic Star Wars environments. (MSRP: $99)<\/p>\n

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Risk: Star Wars Edition<\/h3>\n

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Taking place in the final battles of\u00a0Return of the Jedi<\/em>, either two or four players can jump into the roles of the\u00a0Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire and work up to the final battle for the Death Star. It’s recommended for ages 10 and up. (MSRP: $30)<\/p>\n

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Star Wars: The Card Game<\/h3>\n

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Ideal for teenagers and older, Star Wars: The Card Game is a\u00a0“Living Card Game” allowing for\u00a0expanding card pools, enabling players to build customized decks. (MSRP: $40)<\/p>\n

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Star Wars Battleship<\/h3>\n

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Designed to tweak the\u00a0classic Battleship game, new pieces in the Star Wars version of the game include the\u00a0Millennium Falcon, Resistance X-wing fighter and A-wing fighter ships as well as Imperial ships The Finalizer, Slave I and First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter ships. (MSRP: $20)<\/p>\n

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R2-D2 Is In Trouble<\/h3>\n

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Based around the\u00a0Clone Wars version of R2-D2, this modified version of Trouble also integrates the animated characters\u00a0C-3PO, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Droids, General Grievous and Count Dooku. Ideal for kids ages 5 and up. (MSRP: $25)<\/p>\n

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Edge of the Empire Beginner Game<\/h3>\n

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Basically a\u00a0learn-as-you-go adventure for role players, this set comes with\u00a014 custom dice as well as pre-generated character folios for three to five players. The game is recommended for ages 12 and up. (MSRP: $30)<\/p>\n

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The Force Awakens Catch Phrase Game<\/h3>\n

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Belting out a Wookie roar when each round is finished, this version of Catch Phrase offers two difficulties of play, an easy Apprentice\u00a0level for younger players and a Jedi Master level for older players. It’s ideal for kids ages 13 and up. (MSRP: $25)<\/p>\n

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