Have to give a mention to the fabulous and out of print Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit. Had so many amazing plays of this incredible game before selling it for a pretty penny :) thanks for the great videos!
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for mentioning that one. Another game to add to the growing list
@RickSFfan Жыл бұрын
@@LegendaryTactics Aye, it plays out the end of the Phantom Menace, with four battles going on at the same time: the lightsaber duel, Amidala raiding the palace, the gungan duel, and the fight up above. Has hundreds of pieces, and it was a great game. I still have mine.
@joshnewton1278 ай бұрын
Yea, it’s like Star Wars risk ++.
@eagleclawmovie606323 күн бұрын
Star Wars Risk Black Edition is reskinned and lower budget Queens Gambit
@eagleclawmovie606323 күн бұрын
Risk Star Wars Original Trilogy is excellent and surprised didn't see it here
@DanTheMeek10 ай бұрын
My top 2 right now are Star Wars: Clone Wars (a pandemic-like) and Star Wars: The Deck Building Game, both are really unique takes on classic formulas with a distinctly star wars flavor, and surprisingly, I actually think they significantly improve upon the already great original games they're iterative of (pandemic and star realms). SW:C is my go to if people want to co-op, SW:TDBG is the go to for pvp. I really want to get into Rebellion cause everyone says how great it is, but my play group sees that 3-4 hour play time and laughs in my face. I'd say for my group an hour is the upper end of how long a game can last before people start to lose interest and engagement, with the sweet spot for length probably being in the 30-45 minute range, so it might just be that I don't have the right play group for the gameplay experience of Rebellion which is sad, as this isn't the first video I've seen that says how good it is, but it is what it is.
@cetustau Жыл бұрын
I will admit I was very skeptical about SW Rebellion. It is highly ranked on multiple board gaming websites, but I chalked it up to Star Wars fans and its IP. I was blown away by this game. It genuinely is a well-designed game that feels like you are playing out an original Star Wars movie.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said it better myself. 👏
@josepablolunasanchez128311 ай бұрын
The expansion adds shield generator, and it allows combat to be less of a dice automation and more a combat where you can influence the outcome. The shield generator allows you to design your own minigame of Star Wars Risk with Rebellion components. Of course you need to figure out house rules to do so.
@Quincy_Morris Жыл бұрын
When playing Star Wars Risk Black Series be sure to use the official errata the developer posted to BGG.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware there was one. What are the major adjustments?
@DRGames-dm2dz Жыл бұрын
Agree with alot of your list, for me: 10) Imperial Assault 9) Star Warrior from WEG, the OG of Star Fighter combat part of the SWRPG 8) Battle of Hoth 7) Star Wars Risk Clone wars edition 6) Star Wars Legion, it is a more streamlined Imperial assault 5) Star wars Risk Black edition 4) Star Wars Outer Rim 3) Sabbacc, the more "grownup version of the Han Solo Card Game 2) Queens Gambit by Avalon Hill, ALMOST worth what it costs 1) Rebellion, Duh! :)
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Great list
@aquarius571911 ай бұрын
The Clone Wars is a game derived from the pandemic system. But oh boy, it us the definitive prequel game. Missions are episodes from the show. And it us heavily yhematic, and components are beautiful. Just like pandemic, it us a casual game, unlike Rebellion. But it really has the feeling of the show. In Star Wars, vilkains are deadly in the original trilogy, while in the TV show vilkains harassed Jedis and made their life tough. This is reflected in this game. You defeat a villain and suddenly the villain reappears and harasses you. If you are an advanced gamer, BGG forum has variants. But if you want a casual game, this is refreshing. If your kids watched Clone Wars, they will love this game. The final mission takes pkace where these villains were defeated. Dooku on Coruscant, Grievous in Utapau, etc. This one and Rebellion are the best. I am putting aside the tactical games when I say do. Those are a different beast.
@LegendaryTactics11 ай бұрын
Thanks for an awesome rundown. No thanks for making me need to add another game to my collection! It sounds like the perfect fit for my family.
@davidgreff279910 ай бұрын
I keep looking for someone who includes Star Wars Miniatures. I played that game probably twice a week for seven years. Anyone else ever played minis?
@LegendaryTactics10 ай бұрын
I just got a copy of Star Wars Shatterpoint. It'll be awhile before I get it all assembled!
@KabukiKid Жыл бұрын
Star Wars Rebellion is still the only game I sprung for a 3rd party insert for. I even got more dice, just to have less passing dice back and forth across the tables when playing. I wish FFG would make extra dice available... I had to get them from someone parting out the game on ebay. Really amazing game... and definitely the best Star Wars game ever made. My #2 is probably Outer Rim.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
I may need to head down this path. Well worth the investment.
@synnarc Жыл бұрын
Have you played Rebellion with the expansion? It's an amazing upgrade for an already amazing game. 100% recommend
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Alas, I just got Rebellion for Christmas, so I haven't had a chance yet. I'll absolutely be picking that up. Thanks for the suggestion. What does the expansion add to the game?
@synnarc Жыл бұрын
@@LegendaryTactics new leaders, units, and most importantly it massively improves the combat. Rebellion is an amazing game. The expansion took it from a 9 to a 10 for me.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
@@synnarc Awesome. Not that I doubt you, but I'm trying to picture how this game could be improved. I already love the combat.
@josepablolunasanchez128311 ай бұрын
I agree. The expansion improves it a lot. Base game was solid already, but the expansion adds player control during battles. And it allows more missions and projects. Another game I love is The Clone Wars. It is very light hearted and casual, unlike rebellion. But missions are episodes and units required to solve the mission are the ones of the episodes. And villains are harassers like in the show. Perfect depiction of the show. It uses pandemic system, but missions are the core of the game, not the pandemi system per se.
@ketchupguns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this list. I share much of your same picks. My go to crown jewel is still the Decipher CCG, basically due to storytelling
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! I hadn't heard of it.
@ketchupguns Жыл бұрын
@@LegendaryTactics whaaat? SWCCG .... Yea man. 1995. If you're saavy, you can easily find hires scans of all the cards..
@DanTheMeek10 ай бұрын
@@ketchupguns Man I miss that game, while I'd dabbled a bit in some other games like MTG and Marvel back in the 90s, Star Wars CCG was the first card game I really went all in on, entering tournaments and playing non-stop, both after school and at it, with my friends, for years. I even got my father to play with me a lot, and he was rarely into the same stuff I was so that just made it extra special. I also met what became my closest and best friend through high school, college, and beyond at a Decipher Star Wars CCG tournament, although I eliminated him from the tournament we had a blast chatting during the match and met up after the tournament. So yeah, thanks for the nostalgia. Haven't played the game in too many years to know where I'd rank it today, but in my youth it was my number 1 game period.
@ketchupguns10 ай бұрын
@@DanTheMeek scans of the entire collection exist if you snoop around ;) Each match always left me with a story..."Princess Leia got on an Tauntaun and took down an AT-AT at the 5th Marker on Hoth." ... like just wild stuff.
@mrp42423 ай бұрын
3:16 Star Wars LCG is my #2 SW pick, and in my top 20 of all time. We have all the cards. It’s OOP now, but still a solid play.
@sper1585 Жыл бұрын
What I would love to do some day is play Rebellion on one table and Armada, Xwing and Imperial Assault on another for Rebellion's combat.
@josepablolunasanchez128311 ай бұрын
It would take months to play. But I had the same idea. But I do not have the money to buy the minis for the tactical combat game.
@jimalexander687 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned that Armada isn't higher because of the price. Agreed. It's costly. So is X-Wing, Imperial Assault, and even Star Wars: The Card Game. Where I disagree is that I'm of the view that games should be rated on how good the actual game is (i.e. how much you enjoy playing it), regardless of other factors -- like price, ability to get to the table, length of play, etc. That being said, Armada, Imperial Assault and Rebellion are in my top five games of all time, not just Star Wars. (I like Armada better than X-Wing, even though I have infinitely more X-Wing --insanely so.) Outer Rim is also in my top ten. As I haven't played the others you mentioned, I'm not qualified to comment on those. EDIT: I also think Star Wars Destiny is a great game. Though, like any collectible game (X-Wing, Armada, TCG), it can run into money. And while I haven't had an opportunity to play it yet (impossible to find PC's locally), "Edge of the Empire" RPG is excellent. I know RPG's are not technically considered board games.
@gregorys962911 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your list and your enthusiasm for the IP really shines through :) I've just purchased a second-hand SW Risk Black Series from eBay and am counting the days until it arrives!
@aquarius571911 ай бұрын
In Star Wars Risk as Rebel player you can ignore Vader and space battle and focus on the shield and then destroy the Death Star. You win.
@dblevins3433 ай бұрын
When I heard him say he didnt include Legion because he already had 3 other better miniature games on the list I became very skeptical. Fortunately, you didnt put Shatterpoint on here above Legion haha. On a side note, X-Wing is my favorite. But I love Legion, Armada, and X-Wing. My favorite board game is Imperial Assault.
@josepablolunasanchez128311 ай бұрын
The expansion improves an already solid system. Now you can do more things. You have units that you wished in the base game, and combat allows a bit more player control. I see it as a must have.
@pubcle Жыл бұрын
1: Miniature Battles 2: Rebellion 3: Sebacc (WEG, the original more adult version) 4: Armada 5: Outer Rim 6: Star Wars: Customizable Card Game (CCG) 7: X-Wing 8: Battle for Hoth 9: Star Warriors 10: Epic Battles Honorable Mention: Queen's Gambit and Imperial Assault which I haven't played but look fantastic. Loopin' Chewie for being a great young kid's game. I would really suggest taking a look at Star Wars: Miniatures Battles (1991 or the 1993 edition which was updated to match SW: The RPG 2E) and Star Wars: Star Warriors both of which were published by West End Games and can be played intertwined with the Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game. Now, it should be mentioned, if you're putting these at larger scale they can take a long time to plan an army because you have control over their compositions to a degree no other such game has and manages it in decent terms. Miniatures Battles is arguably one of the greats for war games and severely underappreciated, better than Legion, while Star Warriors is X-Wing's older brother. One of its great features is that integration with The RPG, which has over 100 expansions you can draw from, and you can find an archive of those over on starwarstimeline(dot)net(slash)Westendgames. If you like Battle for Hoth you'll probably enjoy these, as well as Battle for Endor which is a solo game very similar to Battle for Hoth though not quite as good. Miniatures Battles can be played with any 25mm or 1/72 scale figures, intended for 6-60 figures. I prefer the original Sabacc, which was released with the Crisis on Cloud City expansion of Star Wars The RPG. You try to get as close to 23 or -23 as possible, with an Idiot's Array as the ultimate hand being a 0 with a 2 and a 3 of the same suite. There are house rules that can vary it up as well like changing how the field works or making the Idiot's Array a little more common by allowing the 2 and 3 to be different suites. It's essentially a mix of blackjack with poker. The die roll adds a good chunk of interesting choices by forcing you to choose on risk or slowcook your opponent, or hope for that hand shuffle, and with the way you can put cards aside in the field so it isn't affected by random chance that offers more strategy. It's a really solid mix and well thought out method. I'd put that pretty decently high, maybe 5th or so. I would genuinely put it as comparable to the classic card games. I even grabbed up the brass coin bits from the old special 1997 Monopoly to add a bit more theatrics to the betting portion alongside the credits from Outer Rim and a few other things I've collected over the years. Fun fact, TONS of the EU and the names, places, and species in Star Wars come from the old WEG RPG expansions. It was massively impactful in shaping Star Wars and a very impressive system in just the sheer scope and design integration. It was before my time but it's a golden age of content. I should further note Star Wars: The Customizable Card Game, or Star Wars CCG. 1995-2001 by Decipher Inc., but still being maintained with virtual cards since 2002 by a committee of avid fans. The best card game Star Wars has. I'd also put Armada much higher. I like the impact, the slow plodding nature, the strategy, and of course, I get to throw my anger triangles at filthy rebels. I do so love Star Destroyers, and I really like that there's a bunch of EU content being brought in with it. I also love the way ship compositions can play into each other, like how I can use an Interdictor to supply infinite shields to other ships including a Victory that uses shields to put extra damage down. That said, X-Wing is pretty great too. Armada is actually pretty affordable as far as miniature games like these go. It's a little pricier than some but compare it to something like Warhammer. I unfortuantely haven't gotten the chance to play all of my Star Wars boardgames. I also really need to get Rebellion and Imperial Assault still as boardgames.
@mikloslipcsey7923 Жыл бұрын
Oh, have you tried Star Wars Destiny? I found it very enjoyable for a competitive card game with an interesting use of dice. For me the con is really that is a TCG and getting the extra cards is an addictive commitment.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
I haven't, but it sounds like I need to give it a try
@JosephBelcher29 ай бұрын
I second this. I really enjoyed playing Star Wars Destiny. it's my favorite competitive card game.
@jeffkouba6521 Жыл бұрын
Assault on Hoth! Haven't seen that in a long time :) If we're going old school, one of my early favorite Star Wars games was Escape from the Death Star (1977 I think), thought it doesn't really hold up well today. Another early favorite was the Starfighter Battle Book, a take-off on the Ace of Aces WW1 dogfighting books. Overall a solid list, hard to empirically quibble with the order... (though I might have the Risk game lower on my list :) ) My list would definitely include the West End Games Star Wars RPG (granted, not a board game, but home to some of my favorite gaming experiences of all time)
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Sometimes, it's the gaming experience and the memories that matter more than the game. Thanks for adding your games here
@mrp42423 ай бұрын
We too had Escape from the Death Star as growing up. Loved it as a kid, but absolutely doesn’t hold up these days.
@eagleclawmovie606323 күн бұрын
Glad to see Assault On Hoth
@boardgametotears Жыл бұрын
I have been playing Star Wars The Clone Wars recently and I personally like it slightly better than Rebellion. I have only played Rebellion at 3 player though so I may need to give it another try.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
No way! Now I definitely need to try it.
@boardgametotears Жыл бұрын
@LegendaryTactics Yes! It isn't as in depth as Rebellion and it is cooperative. It is still very challenging, and the asymmetric powers of the characters give it a lot of replayability.
@DevTheo111 ай бұрын
Just watching this video and I was going to suggest the same. I'm probably not as much of a star wars get as you guys, but I really like this game!
@josepablolunasanchez128311 ай бұрын
I love that game too. Each mission is an episode of the show.
@lantinian6 ай бұрын
Great list. I needed that and I learned something. I think the new Star Wars The Deckbuilding game will easily be in the Top 5 Rebellion is also my favorite Star Wars Game too. I'd love to know if you have tried any of the expansions I worked on the Table Top Simulator? They under the Ultimate Edition version on TTS
@Teachermook Жыл бұрын
Been looking for a good star wars game for my club and Rebellion lokks pretty sweet. But what about Destiny and tje new deck builder? Honorable mentions i assume?
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
We haven't had a chance to try them yet, sadly :(
@johsenior1535 Жыл бұрын
The new deckbuilder is quite good and packs a lot of star wars into a small cardgame. Its only drawback is that it can get repetitive after a few plays. Destiny isnt bad but its collectible ie you never have a "full" game until you collected all the good cards. I dontvmind collectible games but it becomes problematic when the common cards clearly become useless vs the stronger cards, they should really find ways to make even the common cards useful ie givevthem more synergies so they are relatively weak individually but become more effective in numbers. Sadly few collectible games achieve this
@josepablolunasanchez128311 ай бұрын
It is for advanced players and takes a whole afternoon. It is a 2 player game. It says up to 4 but communication may fail between 2 players in the same side. The Clone Wars is more casual, games are shorter. And it is very thematic. Missions are episodes from the TV show.
@fan-i-am8 ай бұрын
I started with Star Wars: Epic Duels! A simple straight forward game to play with ur kids and adults alike! If you can find it, grab it!
@Quincy_Morris Жыл бұрын
Number one better be Star Wars rebellion…
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
It was listening to your interview with Nato that put Rebellion on my radar. It was playing Rebellion that made me want to make this list. So I owe you the credit for inspiring this video.
@jeffreyculbert2093 Жыл бұрын
Star Wars is love. Star Wars is life.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Here here
@DodgethisCZ7 ай бұрын
Great video :) Where would you put SW Deck building? :)
@LSOP- Жыл бұрын
I've run 4 Canadian nationals for X-wing. It's too bad AMG has ruined the game and antagonized the player base.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Awesome. I take it that's your #1?
@LSOP- Жыл бұрын
@@LegendaryTactics absolutely.
@josepablolunasanchez128311 ай бұрын
To me, The Clone Wars is second in my list after Rebellion.. All tactical games are expensive. So you buy a base game and you need to spend lots of money and as time passes, it is hard to find. These two games are a full game in a box. I find expansions to be like DLCs. I prefer a full game in a box. I like miniatures, I do not like deckbuilding games.
@bdeink Жыл бұрын
On of the best Star Wars games is Freedom in the Galaxy from SPI/Avalon Hill. I know it's technically not a proper Star Wars game, but it's as close as you can get without the IP. It has a very interesting scale. You're both conducting the war/rebellion on the strategic level while simultaneously following individual characters (just like the movies!).
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
It honestly sounds exactly like Rebellion.
@robertthurman9866 Жыл бұрын
Great topic.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Is Rebellion your top pick too?
@Xenu Жыл бұрын
"Star Wars: Rebellion" is clearly the masterpiece of all SW-related tabletop games. I would personally include on my list "Star Wars: Destiny," the dice-based collectible card game. The fascinating combos one could create, the added excitement of dice management, the classic character combos. It's a wonderful game which was cancelled just as it was about to enter some game changing territory. What we got was already very memorable and very, very fun.
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Let's hope they bring it back
@BrentMulvey Жыл бұрын
Sad, no epic duels?
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Sadly, we haven't tried it yet...
@johsenior1535 Жыл бұрын
In a top 10 you should include the queens gambit, it plays similar to the star wars risk game with having multiple simultaneous battles going on, yet is much better at it! Another good boardgame is the battle for endor, its in the same range as assault on hoth with very similar tactics and tense gameplay. Empire vs rebellion really doesnt deserve a spot on this list. For card games deciphers star wars tcg is much better than star wars the cardgame
@josepablolunasanchez128311 ай бұрын
The Clone Wars also should be in the list. * The most iconic villains and Jedis as minatures. * Cards are cool. Arts are beautiful. Ships, ground vehicles and clones. * Missions are episodes from the show. The types of units to solve the mission are units that appear in the episodes. * Uses pandemic system, but it is designed for Star Wars fans, not pandemic fans. * Villains are harassers, like in the show. * Family friendly and casual. Advanced players may want Rebellion. Pandemic fans may want other games. But this game will please SW fans. Queens Gambit is difficult to find, like Assault on Hoth.
@mrmeow2297 Жыл бұрын
I want something like Marvel United but for Star Wars or small Skirmish Game with expansions
@cadjebushey6524 Жыл бұрын
Why the Hell isn't there a Clone wars expansion for Rebellion??
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
That's a very good question!
@josepablolunasanchez128311 ай бұрын
You can create it. Buy The Clone Wars game to have the mioniatures and cards. And you will be able to design the rules.
@jeffm8409 ай бұрын
I don't see anyone mention Star Wars Talisman. Is it not good??
@LegendaryTactics9 ай бұрын
Do tell. I haven't played that one
@its_craignel Жыл бұрын
Wow no Star Wars duels??
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
Haven't tried it yet... Apparently we should! What do you like best about it?
@victorgonzalez96054 ай бұрын
Totally agarre on Star Wars Risk edition. That games feelsnlike the end of Rotj.
@LegendaryTactics3 ай бұрын
It does! And it's way better than people give it credit for
@victorgonzalez96053 ай бұрын
@@LegendaryTactics recently played it again, still holds up.
@edwardlasso30928 ай бұрын
So... where does "Star Wars: the Clone Wars" rank now?
@dreadvenom17 ай бұрын
What? No Hoth Ice Planet Adventure Game?
@sonnsobek76338 ай бұрын
We need mor legion players 😂🎉
@LegendaryTactics8 ай бұрын
We do!
@carlochericoni8368 Жыл бұрын
I think a lot good old games are missing. And X wing is nothing like Wing of Glory... the dogfight It is dull and predictable and the game is decided only by choosing the right cards, not by manuvering. Here's my list: 10) Star Wars Villainous 9) Star Wars Epic Duels 8) Risk: Star Wars Edition 7) Star Wars Outer Rim 6) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Pandemic System) 5) Star Wars Armada 4) Queen's Gambit 3) Star Wars Rebellion 2) Assault on Hoth: The Empire Strikes Back (West End Games) 1) Star Warrior (West End Games)
@LegendaryTactics Жыл бұрын
That makes me want to pit an x wing against a Spitfire just to see how the systems work together.
@carlochericoni8368 Жыл бұрын
@@LegendaryTactics Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles is from the same authors of Wing of Glory and is an infinitely better game than X-wing. I really wish to see on the market something as an streamlined version of Star Warrior where dogfighting is really engaging, where taking the six of the enemy really matters...In the meantime I am happy with the Star Wars total conversion of Blood Red Skies
@justinbowman74897 ай бұрын
Star Wars: The Deck Building Game (2023) not being on this list is a travesty, easily a top 3 SW game
@andrewhenderson6157 ай бұрын
Yeah love that game but think it’s newer than this video
@LegendaryTactics7 ай бұрын
It is indeed. I would also put clone wars on the list now.