Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit

Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit

FightingMiniaturesLicensed / AdaptedScience Fiction
Players
2-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
120 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
12+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
2.5 / 5
Year
2000

About the game

Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit is a miniatures wargame recreating the climactic four-front battle from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, spanning the Gungan plains, the Naboo palace siege, the Darth Maul duel, and the space battle above Naboo. With 155 plastic miniatures across three boards, players simultaneously plan four action cards each turn before resolving them in alternating order. Combat uses dedicated attack and defense dice, capturing the chaotic, multi-front nature of the film's finale. A nostalgic pick for fans of early-2000s Star Wars tactical combat games.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's editors see Queen's Gambit as a charming relic of early-2000s Star Wars gaming: its multi-board, card-driven simultaneous action system was ahead of its time, even if components and rules feel dated today. A nostalgic recommendation for Phantom Menace fans and miniatures collectors.

What we like

  • Recreates the full four-front Phantom Menace battle
  • Large scale with 155 miniatures included
  • Simultaneous card-driven action system
  • Strong Star Wars theming for prequel fans

Keep in mind

  • Out of print and harder to find complete
  • Rules and components feel dated by modern standards
  • Long playtime for a card-driven skirmish game

Who it's for

Best for Star Wars fans and miniatures wargamers ages 12+ in groups of 2-4 who enjoy nostalgic tactical combat games.

Mechanics

Campaign / Battle Card DrivenCommand CardsDice RollingSimultaneous Action Selection

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