Star Wars: Rebellion
One side hides a base, and the other owns a galaxy and a very large fleet.
What it is
The Rebel player hides a base in one system, and the Empire sends probe droids to rule out the rest. The Empire wins by finding and conquering that base. The Rebels win by building reputation through secret objectives until it meets the time marker. It suits Star Wars fans with a full evening to give and a friend who enjoys a long game of cat and mouse.
What we love
- Leaders go on missions such as stealing the Death Star plans, so the story comes out of the play.
- There is tension even on the other player's turn.
- The miniatures are a real spectacle on the table.
Honest trade-offs
- Plan on three to four hours, plus about 30 minutes of setup.
- Dice decide both battles and missions, and luck can wreck a good plan.
- The rulebook drew real criticism, and four players makes the game slower.
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's production quality and pacing. The most common complaint is plan on three to four hours, plus about 30 minutes of setup..
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Content advisory
Combat is central but abstract; no graphic depiction.
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