Best Star Wars Board Game-Ever!
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Star Wars Rebellion is a near masterpiece of a board game-IF you're a Star Wars fan. Especially if your a fan of the ORIGIONAL TRILOGY (Known as the "OT" among Star Wars fans)! This game instantly became my 3rd favorite game of all time! Seriously. Rebellion does nearly everything right to capture the excitement, thrills, fun and drama of the original films. The game is STEEPED in Star Wars theme like no other. It rivals "War Of The Ring" (one of my top 3 games of all time; Hint: Star Wars Rebellion and Twilight Imperium are the other two!) for title of the best integration of theme and board game mechanics on the market today.

While playing Star Wars Rebellion, you WILL feel like you are in the middle of a grand Star Wars movie! A movie of YOUR OWN MAKING! Yes, the greatest thing about Star Wars Rebellion is that the game allows you to REWRITE the entire original trilogy! Not only do you get to play as Empire or Rebellion, you get to play as George Lucas! Think you can tell a better story then Lucas (*cough* prequels *cough*)? Rebellion gives you the chance to do so in board game form! You're not required to follow Star Wars "cannon". You can change key plot points at will, and the game mechanics allow for this! It's AWESOME!

Ever wonder what would've happened if Leia had received Jedi training instead of Luke? Rebellion lets you do that! Ever wonder what would have happened if the Empire had built TWO Death Stars? Rebellion lets you do that! Ever wonder what would have happened if Lando and Han Solo had obtained the plans to the Death Star? Rebellion let's you do that! Ever wondered what would have happened if the Empire had captured Chewbacca and carbon froze him? Rebellion let's you do that! Ever wondered what would have happened if Han was a prisoner on the Death Star and Luke and Leia launched a daring plan to rescue him?? Rebellion lets you do that! The possibilities are endless!! Ever wondered what would've happened if the Empire had chosen to obliterate the planet of Wookie home world as a "demonstration"? Star Wars Rebellion let's you do that!

As the Empire player, you will feel like the "ultimate power in the universe," as you wield an unstoppable military machine and have some of the greatest villains in movie history to command in your quest to bring the entire galaxy under your boot heels and crush the Rebellion "in one swift stroke!"  As the Rebel Alliance player, you will feel that you are in your "most desperate hour" as you fight a seemingly hopeless battle for freedom. You will sweat bullets as you carefully calculate your moves to avoid the crushing power of the Empire from finding your secret base, and through stealth and guile foster a galaxy-wide Rebellion! Along the way, you will recruit some of the most memorable heroes to ever grace the silver screen!

However, for all it's greatness, Star Wars Rebellion has one SERIOUS flaw: the combat system. Sadly, Rebellion's combat system is EXTREMELY clunky and slow. So much so, it almost takes you out of the game. I can see what the designers were going for, but, alas, they failed. For some, this factor may break the game for them. For me, Rebellion does SO MUCH good, and gets SO MANY things right, that I'm willing to overlook the shortcomings of the combat mechanics.

In short, if you're a Star Wars fan, YOU NEED this game. No ifs ands or buts. GET IT!! Non Star Wars fans may not be as impressed with Rebellion. So, if you're not a SW fan, try before you buy,
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Star Wars "Rebel Storm" is the very first set for the Star Wars miniatures game.  There are 60 different pre-painted figures in the set, and each Starter Set gets you off to a good start with eight random figures, plus two EXCLUSIVE rare figures (Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader).  Starter set also includes the instruction booklet, a battle map (Death Star), 8 terrain tiles, damage counters, a D20, and full color stats cards for the 10 figures that come in your starter set (basically everything two people need to play a basic game, but if you'll like the game, you'll probably want to get a few boosters, too).  The best thing about this set is that it the figures are based almost exclusively on the original trilogy.  Thus, you will have seen all but a couple of them in  those movies.

The game itself very fun (definitely one of my favorites).  It is similar to the D&D minis game in many ways, so if you like that game, you are sure to like this game as well.  But there are also enough differences to the two games to keep it interesting.  Further, there are enough different figures in this set (each with its own special abilities, commander effects, and/or force points) that you will never have to play the same game twice (unless you want to).  Several expansion sets have also been released to add even more variety to the game.  Finally, the minis can also be used with the Star Wars RPG (though Unlike the D&D minis game, the stats cards for the Star Wars minis game do not include info for the RPG version of the game -- but many of these stats are available elsewhere).

In sum, I love this game, and if you love Star Wars and/or gaming, I think it's definitely worth a try.  Hope this helps!
4934656
I know that most people aren't really "in" to star wars but even if you haven't seen the movies  you will love this game. It has everything that you would want in a videogame; great graphics,awesome gampeplay, exciting levels, and awesome guys killing people with lightsabershow can it get any better.

The first one was Etremely fun and i reccomend you buy it if you don't have enough money to buythe second one or if you wan to get useto the gameplay.

The Improvements of this game from the first one are fantastic You can finally be the Jedi you always envied in the first one and you can fight in space. The gammay get a little tedious to some people but if that ever happens go to instant action and play as a jedi.

You can play Star Wars and fight in all of the enemys aspects of the war and all of the allies aspects. The 501st Legion is a great addition to the first one when you get to play as Darth Vaders most cherished Troopers and instead of doing the same old conques you have certain objectives to achieve in order to win. The 501st legions gameplay is based on one man and all that they had to go through.

It is the must have game of the YEAR!!!!!!
3755222
THE BEST GAME EVER...MY GRANDSON IS SO IN TO IT. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU! STAR WAR FANS WILL LOVE THIS GAME
2596869
Great game here i must say! It is a very big game and i have had it for about 2 years and then it occured to me i should share my thoughts of it with you all! Here we go...
PRESENTATION -

~~~~Single Player = The beauty of this game really doesnt lie in the single player aspect... Lots of missions (surprisingly varied, yet have the feel of milk runs), different locations (not too well developed though...), force power depth, and... DRUMROLL... Cool lightsaber customization!... To be honest i never really finished SP because it took forever.... I went straight to MP!

~~~~Multi Player = Now THIS is where it gets good! You can go to many different maps and planets and play about 6 different modes of your choice; like Duel, Siege, etc.! You can distribute force points and use those powers and your saber (not to mention weapons too!) and defeat the enemies or capture the flag OR maybe complete an objective and win the battle. Its your choice! THIS is where the game shines and really gives you the replay value you look for.

SOUND AND VOICE -
  Kinda awkward... Enemies spit out the same little taunts after you just killed all their friends... Music is fine for a while but its kinda forgettable... good for the mood though

STORY -
  Cutscenes are just alright... story is pretty good of what ive seen... except that the main character you play for seems not very tied into the main focus at all... he seems to just want to get through all his missions and graduate Jedi school...

CHARACTERS -

~~~~Movements = Ehh... they're all right; the saber shoves and swipes are really great, but the jumping and little things need a bit of work

PROS -
*Create your own character in SP and MP!
*Go to jediknight3.filefront.com to get extra maps or new characters for MP and additions to SP!
*Interesting saber styles (Staff, Double, Single)
*Great action (especially in MP!)

CONS -
*Exhausted looking engine of graphics (not much detail)
*Less involvement in the story as its predecessor (Jedi Outcast)

GREAT GAME made right here; I would recommend this to almost anyone who likes action and some diversity; it really compells you and you just want to play it again and again!
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Very cool!!  I like all of the episodes in this game.  All of the extras and the player option to drop in and out is fantastic.  What a great way to play with others.  The sound effects are just like the movie and including the soundtrack.  The lightsaber sounds are very cool.

This is a great game for all those Star Wars fans.  Like us.
4944112
Game arrived ahead of schedule at a great price, and is a great game for any Star Wars Fan or even casual fan!
2647184
Star Wars "Rebel Storm" is the very first set for the Star Wars miniatures game.  There are 60 different pre-painted figures in the set, and each booster includes seven random figures (including one rare OR very rare figure).  The best thing about this set is that it the figures are based almost exclusively on the original trilogy.  Thus, you will have seen all but a couple of them in those movies.

The game itself very fun (definitely one of my favorites).  It is similar to the D&D minis game in many ways, so if you like that game, you are sure to also like this game as well.  But there are also enough differences to the two games to keep it interesting.  Further, there are enough different figures in this set (each with its own stats, special abilities, commander effects, and/or force points) that you will never have to play the same game twice.  Several expansion sets have also been released to add even more variety to the game.  Finally, the minis can also be used with the Star Wars RPG (though Unlike the D&D minis game, the stats cards for the Star Wars minis game do not include info for the RPG version of the game -- but many of these stats are available elsewhere).

In sum, I love this game, and if you love Star Wars and/or gaming, I think it's definitely worth a try.  Hope this helps!

ADDENDUM: (Please note that I include this addendum at the end of all my Star Wars minis reviews, so if you've read it before, there is no need to read it again.) If you want to play the Star Wars minis game as it was designed to be played, it is best to have at least one starter (each starter comes with game instructions, a map, a D20, terrain tiles that are very helpful and add great variety to the game, and more). I like the Rebel Storm Starter the best because it's from the classic era/trilogy, but the Clone Strike and Revenge of the Sith starters from the newer movies will also work. If you don't want to invest in a starter, you can also get one of the three "Ultimate Missions" books, as each comes with a double sided map and a few smaller terrain tiles (again, I like the Rebel Strom Ultimate Missions book the best because it is also from the classic era/trilogy). Or, you can buy the "Attack on Endor" scenario pack, which comes with TWO double sided maps (in addition to a scaled AT-ST that is fully usable in play). The main point here is that you'll need some type of map/grid. If you don't want to buy a Star Wars one, generic ones are also available at most gaming stores (you can use your imagination to set the scene, or draw terrain with an erasable marker right on the grid). Of course, the minis are also useful for the roleplaying game (RPG) -- in which case you may not need a starter or map, but will likely need the "Core Rulebook" instead (for those interested in the Star Wars RPG Core Rulebook, please see my review of the recently released  "Saga Edition"). Finally, the minis are just fun to collect for those who like all things Star Wars!
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Been playing this every week for the past 4 months and get enough of it. The learning level for new players is tough but if you love strategy games and even more so if you love Star Wars, get this game!
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This board game holds true to Xcom and will always be on my shelf.  I have played the games since '93 so i have a bias reaction to a making of a board-game itself.  The aspect people have bitched about since i pre-ordered it was how the combat isn't like the PC game; as being not the main focus.  This game adds all the aspects of the other 3 main tactics and decisions you had to make.  Whether it be sending your interceptors to take down UFO's over continents to choosing what technology to research.  Spending currency in this game is always tight, hence i love round 5,6&7 taking big downfalls in continent security to make sure your squads of soldiers can maybe ensure some alien Killings! .  Solo to 4 player this game crushes, and this comes from someone whose had it since release (years+ by now) :)  The app is brilliant, don't listen to morons who think the world will collapse tomorrow and you now can't play your game, hahah i think by then you would have bigger issues.  This is Eric Lang's best game for me; and i own a lot of his releases.
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If you love Star Wars, you will have hours and hours of fun. Even if you don't love Star Wars, it is still really fun.  There are so many levels and ways to play.  Once you finish a level, you can return and play it with any number of characters that you have met or purchased.  It is challenging, but not frustrating, like other role playing / adventure games.  Also, half the fun is watching the movie sequences with LEGOs humorous ad-libs on the original Star Wars sequences.  I love it!!
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Do not be dissuaded by the fact that this game is now 14 years old, it is STILL one of the funnest games in existence! One of the main reasons for this is that the online community has worked so hard to make sure the game stays looking beautiful and working on the new systems. Don't just take my word for it, read PC Gamer's take on the matter here: [...]

To get you started, here are a few tips for getting the best Star Wars space combat experience possible:

To install on modern 64-bit systems, look here:
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For the newest and most beautiful models, I recommend you check out either Darksaber's Ultimate Craft Pack or Xwing Alliance Upgrade:
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Lastly, for those with the most ambition for blowing up TIE fighters, you can enlist your friends to fly as your wingmates and play through the Campaign on Multiplayer! Both Gameranger and Voobly can be used to host Multiplayer Xwing Alliance games and the instructions for playing the Campaign in Multiplayer can be found here:
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Obviously I love this game will continue to play it until my dying days (since I highly doubt LucasArts will ever make another, sadly) and I hope this helps anyone else who loves space combat to also get as much enjoyment out of this game as I do!
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Great set for both fans of Star Wars and Monopoly, the 3d board aspect adds a unique wrinkle to age-old gameplay. My only beef, an odd choice to not have an Obi-wan piece( given he's a central figure in the film, in the series, and a significant sci-fi pop culture icon). Every other character( Qui-gon, Maul, Sidious, Battle droid, Young Anakin, Queen/ Padme, even the annoying Jar Jar) can justifiably be included, but not sure why they'd include a side character like Sebulba over Obi-wan. But thats a minor quibble for an otherwise great game.
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I play this game with my kids now after owning several other editions of Monopoly, including Star Wars Classic, Star Wars Prequels, and have to say, this Millenium edition beats them all. The pieces are very cool (like the cell phone, sports car, etc). The money is somewhat weird, transparent, not-quite-plastic. The artwork has been spruced up on the Chance and Chest cards. And the board, with its foil surface, is simply beautiful. We enjoy this edition very much, after having bought it from the Amazon used marketplace. It arrived in like-new condition. I highly recommend this edition over even the traditional Monopoly if you can find a copy in good condition from a reputable seller--since it is obviously no longer in production, being a special edition released in 2000.
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This masterpiece is the sequel to the game of the year winning Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic. There are so many improvments scinse the first game, so i guess i will star with my favorites. In The Sith Lords, you can influense your party members and and turn them to the light or dark side of the force which is really cool. You can even take on an apprentice, Echani Handmaden (light side) or Vissas Marr (dark side) if you say the right things in conversations or do things to ipress them. Influense also can give you more interesting conversations with some party members if you have enough of it. There are also new bad guys. Darth Nihilus, Darth Sion and Darth Traya. Also over 30 new force powers and many new feats. Lightsaber forms are added to the game to make your combat style diffrent. The combat it self is a ton cooler. Instead of bang, bang, bang pause, bang bang bang, the combat is much more flowing. Speaking of flowing, so are your robes. Waaaay better then those weird tunics from the first game. These are real star wars robes.

  Well the rest is up to you. Go but this game. now!
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Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (LSTII) is everything a Star Wars fan could want. It improves upon the original Lego Star Wars I (LSTI) in certain areas, though not many areas (except length of game) needed to be improved. There is NO learning curve if you played the first game, which allows you to jump right in and not worry about a bunch of new controls. That's not to say there aren't new controls or actions that your characters can do. However, any new action has a "this is how you do it" screen pop up. I bought it yesterday and took my time playing it for just a little while, so I am only in Episode IV, Stage 3. In just that short amount of time, I was very pleased with the quality of the game's graphics and sound--seems to be even more improved over the original's. Likewise, there are certain doors or areas you cannot go into and are specific to other characters, requiring you to replay levels, which is always fun with this game. The characters so far that I have played as are Princess Leia, R2-D2, C3PO, Rebel Soldiers, Luke Skywalker, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. All of them control like the characters in the first game--but hey, that isn't necessarily bad. They have added new animations (such as Luke moves and ducks while shooting). Force powers for Obi-Wan include the original push and pull, but now include the ability to confuse or cause certain characters (Jawas, Tusken Raiders, etc.) to fall asleep. You can now build and ride more vehicles and creatures(so far only the landspeeder and was able to ride a Bantha  and a Dewback).

For $39.99, you can't get a better game. All the "you can beat the game in 5hrs." people apparently are just flying through the levels and not exploring. I am only 7% into the game and have played it for 2hrs.

Get this game!
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I checked out this game at my local library & took it on a road trip. My wife & me met up with friends & decided to try this game out. It was an instant success! We finished the first game & played it again the next night with just as much excitement. It is a fantastic cooperative game where you must work together to save the world from outbreaks of deadly diseases. After the trip, our friends & us bought copies of the game & play it regularly. It played great with two players, three, or four! My wife loves this game & we play it often with just the two of us. The tension of every game is amazing. Wonderful game mechanics & wonderful components. A must own for anyone who loves board games.