Star Wars: Rebellion 2016
Designed by Corey Konieczka
What it is
A heavy civil war, movies / tv / radio theme, science fiction game for 2-4 players (~180 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, card play conflict resolution.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #10 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
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How to play Star Wars: Rebellion
Star Wars: Rebellion is a heavy game (rated 3.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 180 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Civil War, Movies / TV / Radio theme and Science Fiction game where the core of play revolves around Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement and Card Play Conflict Resolution. A heavy civil war, movies / tv / radio theme, science fiction game for 2-4 players (~180 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, card play conflict resolution. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #10 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Star Wars: Rebellion
How many players is Star Wars: Rebellion?
Star Wars: Rebellion plays with 2–4 players.
Does Star Wars: Rebellion work with 2 players?
Yes — Star Wars: Rebellion plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Star Wars: Rebellion take to play?
About 180 minutes per game.
Is Star Wars: Rebellion hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.8 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Star Wars: Rebellion for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Star Wars: Rebellion beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.8/5 — so Star Wars: Rebellion leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Star Wars: Rebellion?
Star Wars: Rebellion is a Civil War, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction game, built on Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Card Play Conflict Resolution.
Where to buy Star Wars: Rebellion
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