Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game

About this product

Choose your side. Build your deck. Decide the fate of the galaxy.

A head-to-head Star Wars deckbuilding battle between the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire.

Recruit powerful characters and ships, control the Force and be the first to destroy three enemy bases.

Product Description

The Rebel Alliance fights for freedom while the Galactic Empire uses its vast resources and military power to tighten its grip on the galaxy. Now it is up to you to choose a side.

In Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, two players face off as either the Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire. Each player begins with a 10-card starter deck and strengthens it throughout the game by recruiting new characters, vehicles and starships from a shared galaxy row.

Spend resources to add stronger cards to your deck, build combinations and prepare your forces for battle. But the galaxy row is more than a marketplace. Rebel units can sabotage Imperial cards, while the Empire can bounty hunt Rebel targets, removing threats before an opponent has the chance to recruit them.

The Balance of the Force adds another layer to every duel. Shift the Force towards your faction to unlock card abilities and, when it is completely on your side at the start of your turn, gain an additional resource.

Capital ships can help protect your base, while different bases introduce abilities that can influence your strategy as the battle develops. Strengthen your deck, attack your opponent and adapt as the conflict unfolds.

The first player to destroy three of their opponent’s bases wins the game.

Expand the Galactic Conflict

Bring new missions, powerful Reinforcements and a five-part campaign to your battles with the Star Wars: Rebel & Empire Reinforcements Expansion.

Explore: Rebel & Empire Reinforcements Expansion

View the Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game Rulebook (PDF)

Why You’ll Love It

• Classic Star Wars rivalry: Choose the Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire and battle head-to-head for control of the galaxy.
• Build a stronger deck as you play: Start with 10 basic cards and recruit more powerful characters, vehicles and starships throughout the game.
• Fight over a shared galaxy: Purchase cards for your faction while attacking enemy cards before your opponent can use them.
• Bounty hunt or sabotage: The Empire and Rebels have thematic ways to eliminate opposing cards from the galaxy row and claim rewards.
• Use the Force: Shift the Balance of the Force towards your side to activate abilities and gain an advantage.
• Capital ships add protection: Keep powerful capital ships in play to support your strategy and help defend your base.
• Choose your next base carefully: Replacement bases offer different abilities that can shape how you approach the rest of the battle.
• Built for two: A dedicated head-to-head deckbuilding experience designed specifically for 2 players.

Quick Details

• Brand / Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games
• Game: Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
• Game design and development: Caleb Grace
• Product type: Competitive deckbuilding card game
• Players: 2
• Recommended age: 12+
• Play time: Approximately 30 minutes
• Factions: Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire
• Goal: Be the first player to destroy 3 of your opponent’s bases
• Includes: 10 Empire Starter Cards, 10 Rebel Starter Cards, 90 Galaxy Cards, 10 Outer Rim Pilot Cards, 20 Base Cards, 2 Reference Cards, 1 Balance of the Force Track, 50 Damage Counters, 20 Resource Counters, 1 Force Marker

The complete component list is confirmed on page 3 of your supplied rulebook.

Good to Know

• Designed specifically for 2 players: One player controls the Empire and the other the Rebels.
• Each faction starts differently: Both players begin with their own 10-card faction starter deck.
• A shared galaxy row drives recruitment: Six cards are available at a time, with Empire, Rebel and neutral cards entering the row.
• Advanced modes are included: Once you know the core game, the rulebook introduces Full Galaxy and Secret Bases modes for additional strategic variety.
• Game length can be adjusted: Players can change the number of bases required to win for a shorter or longer game.