Fight The Empire With These Star Wars RPGs, Games, and Accessories
We’re joining the Rebel Alliance and fighting against the Empire with Andor with the Star Wars games and tabletop RPGs.
Andor is back and I couldn’t be more excited. I thought that season one was some of the best Star Wars to come out in a really long time, and I’m looking forward to being horrified but also entertained but also sad for another season. So while we stare wistfully at the Disney Plus icon and wait for more Andor to come out, let’s make our own Empire fighting (or joining, you do you) adventure with these Star Wars games and RPGs.
1. Age of Rebellion
If you’re into those D&D-style tabletop RPG games and Star Wars, this is a must-play. While the game was being produced, they came out with an absolute ton of sourcebooks covering everything from the bureaucratic center of the galaxy to the outer rim.
Imperial, rebel, Jedi, or other, this is a game that lets you step onto whatever planet or time frame you want and play out your own story. Personally, I’m a fan of this game, but if you want something a little different, there’s the West End Games TTRPG, too. Frankly, I’m surprised that this is still available, but it’s one of my favorite RPGs so I can’t complain.
2. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
You know what’s always fun, and doesn’t topically hit a bit too close to home? That’s right, the Lego Star Wars games. I don’t know how they do it, but these are consistently funny, well-made, and downright enjoyable. If you’re just looking to have a good time, maybe it’s time to revisit Lego Star Wars.
3. Sabacc
If you want to pretend to be in Star Wars but also want a game to play, these are some playable Sabacc cards! But how do we play a fake card game from a fictional universe? Well this set comes with all of the cards, dice, and instructions you’ll need. So get on your most galactic cosplay or brownest bathrobe, invite over one to seven friends, and play some Sabacc!
4. The Clone Wars Pandemic
Has anyone else looked at their copies of Pandemic in the last few years and thought, “This brutal game that is difficult to win even with a full team used to be fun, but now it feels a bit on the nose?” No, just me? That’s okay. No matter why you may be looking for a game similar to Pandemic but different enough, there’s this Clone Wars variation.
Instead of a global pandemic, you’re fending off separatists and Dooku’s droid armies. But every time you squeak out a win, something unravels on the other side of the galaxy or organization, teamwork, and a clear head are musts.
5. Villainous
But what if you’re sick as playing a Jedi? What if you just want to go feral? There are some Dark Side offerings for you! Villainous started out as a Disney-themed game based around all of the villains trying to out-villain each other.
But it’s moved onto Star Wars as well as Marvel characters. Playing as Darth Vader, General Grievous, Asajj Ventress, Moff Gideon, or Kylo Ren, be the first to complete your goals and claim your title as the biggest baddy around.
Oh hey! BoLS might make a little dolla-dolla if you decide to buy these items. We need that money to buy more lightsabers for my lightsaber collection.
