Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2022
About the game
Star Wars: The Clone Wars adapts the familiar Pandemic system to a galaxy under siege, casting players as legendary Jedi heroes teaming up to fight off the Separatist threat. Planets populate the game board and battle droids attack on sight, with heavily invaded planets falling under blockade that hinders liberation and mission progress. Players move between planets, engage droids in dice-and-card combat using squad cards, crush blockades, and complete missions to turn the tide of the war. Between battles, cooperative planning across the galaxy map determines how the team allocates its limited actions each round. It's an accessible cooperative game built on a proven system, wrapped in beloved Star Wars Clone Wars characters and lore.
Hobbli's Notes
this is a comfortable, well-executed reskin of the Pandemic system that Star Wars fans will appreciate for its faithful Clone Wars presentation and iconic Jedi heroes. It plays quickly and works nicely solo or as a light cooperative experience with friends or family. Pandemic veterans may find the core loop familiar rather than groundbreaking, and a dominant player can sometimes steer group decisions too much. Still a solid, approachable cooperative pick for Star Wars fans of all ages.
What we like
- Familiar, accessible Pandemic-style cooperative system.
- Beloved Star Wars: The Clone Wars theme and characters.
- Quick 60-minute playtime fits easily into an evening.
- Works well solo or with a full group of up to five.
Keep in mind
- Can suffer from a dominant 'quarterback' player directing the group.
- Familiar mechanism may feel repetitive to Pandemic veterans.
- Escalating droid threat can feel punishing on tougher plays.
Who it's for
Great for Star Wars fans and cooperative-game newcomers aged 10+, playable solo or in groups of up to five.
