Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games
Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a heroic group of spacefarers faced the forces of evil in an epic struggle that still inspires us today! The Star Wars Roleplaying Game offers the opportunity to play out a fantastical space opera in one of the most beloved universes of all time. The Star Wars Roleplaying Game is a tabletop game played with pen, paper, and a set of special dice where players can create their own Jedi, scoundrel, alien, bounty hunter, and lots more to play out adventures in the world of the Star Wars films. One player, the Game Master (GM), acts as the rest of the galaxy, playing as the characters’ allies and enemies, and creating scenarios and obstacles for them to overcome. Published by Fantasy Flight Games, the Star Wars Roleplaying Game is composed of three intercompatible games designed for different settings: Edge of the Empire, for playing smugglers and bounty hunters like Han Solo or Boba Fett; Age of Rebellion for playing rebel freedom fighters against the Galactic Empire like Luke Skywalker and Poe Dameron; and Force and Destiny for playing Jedi fleeing from the Empire’s reach, like Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Originally created by Fantasy Flight Games

Details

3–5 Players
Narrative Dice System

Themes

Scifi
Space Opera

Release Date

Edge of the Empire: 2012, Age of Rebellion: 2014, Force and Destiny: 2015
How to play Star Wars Roleplaying Game

Star Wars has a unique system that uses custom dice so that each roll tells a story in its own right. Players build characters with unique origins, skills, powers, and equipment, all of which contributes both potentially helpful and risky dice to a pool which is rolled to resolve a challenge. Players tally up the symbols they roll on the dice to determine not only whether they succeed or fail, but also whether they generate some threat or advantage by doing so. Occasionally, the roll might signal a thrilling triumph or terrible doom as well! This way, it’s possible to succeed at some narrative cost, or fail but still gain something useful. Every die roll produces an interesting result!

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Colonist

The Colonist career might not wield a lightsaber or fly the fastest ship, but they’re great at working their way through the social ladder. They have several knowledge and charm skills, plus the special ability to notice things others often overlook. They can later specialize in medical care or leadership.

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Explorer

Explorers are highly-skilled characters like Colonists, but they thrive during space travel. Star Wars FFG Explorers can pilot a spaceship, specialize in several fields of knowledge, and can endure in hostile terrain. They can be a wonderful scout or trader for the group.

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Smuggler

This career has a talent for getting into trouble and promptly finding their way out of trouble. In fact, their special abilities are tailored towards escape and being lucky. Their more general skills involve observation, deception, and piloting a spaceship.

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Technician

You know those moments in Star Wars when the heroes are being chased by enemy ships but can’t jump to lightspeed because some part is broken? You could be the one to fix the random blinking panel if you play Technician. They can also create just the right gadget for the moment with their special ability.

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Ace

Who doesn’t watch the Original Trilogy and want to hop in an X-Wing? The Ace is the place to live out all your space combat dreams. Their skills are pretty much all geared towards flying a ship, shooting down Ties, and making it out alive. Though you are handy with a blaster.

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Commander

Leia is but one example of a Star Wars hero known for their ability to inspire. The Commander has social and observation skills and can still use a blaster. Their special abilities allow you to give rousing speeches and direct subordinates.

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Diplomat

This one’s for the players who like talking their way out of a fight. The Diplomat comes with knowledge of many worlds and species as well as negotiation skills. Their signature ability stops combat from breaking out with a few well-spoken words.

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Soldier

Battle-hardened warriors at the front line of Rebel military operations. This career gives you melee and weapon combat options galore, but more importantly the endurance to stay in the fight. You can develop medical skills to heal as well as the special ability to keep fighting after severe injury.

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Spy

Sneaking into an Empire base dressed as Stormtroopers is a classic Star Wars scene. The Spy career lends itself to such endeavors. You’ll of course have stealth, deception, and perception skills, but you’ll also get knowledge of computers to help steal data. Spy special abilities help you fast talk your way out of danger and counter enemy spycraft.

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Consular

These peacemakers use special abilities to easily negotiate with anyone and teach allies to boost their skills. They can lead others and keep a cool head no matter how bad things get. Should danger emerge, they can defend themselves with Force Powers.

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Guardian

The Jedi were guardians as much as peacekeepers, and this career reflects that. You’ll get brawling skills and resilience along with use of the Force. The Guardian’s cool special ability can force a one-on-one Fated Duel with a foe.

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Seeker

If you play a Seeker, you spearhead trips to unknown regions of the galaxy. Your knowledge of alien life and survival skills help in hostile environments, and your piloting skills take the group where they need to go. When things get tough, you have the Force as your ally. The special ability can incapacitate an opponent in one hit.

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Sentinel

The Star Wars FFG Sentinel is a protector by name, but their skills tell a more complex story. A Sentinel works well with computers, is a natural deceiver, and can easily pick a pocket without being noticed. Their special abilities give them shady contacts in a city and ensure they always shoot first. They can also use Force powers, but are more susceptible to the Dark Side than other careers.

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Bounty Hunter

Be ruthless in combat and always find your mark with this career. You’ll gain skills in hand-to-hand combat and weapons, gathering intel, and piloting. Your special abilities help you hunt enemies and destroy them in battle.

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Hired Gun

The name says it all. You don’t run an independent business like a bounty hunter, so no spaceship of your own, but you don’t care. You can take lots of damage and dish it back out. It’s a great beginner class and plays close to being unstoppable like Chewbacca.

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Engineer

The Star Wars FFG Engineer has all the mechanics, computing, and piloting skill you’d expect of the name. This version is more combat trained, however, on account of being part of the Rebellion. Their special ability can destroy large vehicles in seconds.

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Mystic

A Star Wars FFG Mystic gets the mysterious and dangerous power of prophecy. They can get visions of future events via the Force and can sometimes stop them from coming to pass. In more everyday scenarios, they specialize in using their great knowledge to excel in social situations.

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Warrior

Wield the Force and kick lots of butt. That’s the warrior in a nutshell. They specialize in melee skills, with a special ability that lets them unleash fury on their poor target. However, a violent path left unchecked can quickly lead to the Dark Side.

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Jedi

You’re athletic, you stay calm under pressure, you can fly a ship, you get Force powers, and of course, you wield a lightsaber. As this version of the Jedi comes from the Clone Wars, you also get a special ability that represents your knack for deflecting blaster bolts. Enjoy being the coolest, just don’t expect the rank of Master right away.

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Clone Soldier

As a soldier trained from birth, your skills are pretty straightforward. These boys are good with ranged weapons, can hold their own in a brawl, and stay disciplined under stress. Their special ability makes them naturals at teamwork, especially with their clone brothers. Further specialization lets you become an elite clone like a pilot or ARC Trooper.

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