
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,911
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Intruder
- 1–3 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 1980

1998
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Star Wars: Escape the Death Star Action Figure Game is a board game released in 1998 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
From the Box: Board the Death Star... for a fight to the finish! Recreate classic Star Wars movie battles in two games! In the first, for younger players, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca sneak through the Death Star capturing Imperials. Can you score the most captures? Now advance to the next game - and take sides! Darth Vader, Boba Fett and stormtroppers move in the open, capturing Code Cards to win. But the Rebels move in secret. To win, they must use strategy to reach the Millenium Falcon, then dice-roll their way off the Death Star! Add other action figures you already own...and fill the game board with life-like Star Wars characters! Action figures bring intergalactic battles to life! For even more action, add your own figures! The game originally came with two limited edition Star Wars: Power of the Force action figures that were unavailable anywhere else: Death Star Darth Vader (with removable helmet and lightsaber) Stormtrooper Disguise Luke Skywalker (with removable helmet and lightsaber). All other characters were represented with cardboard cutouts in plastic stands; these could be replaced with other action figures from the Power of the Force line.
Star Wars: Escape the Death Star Action Figure Game supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Star Wars: Escape the Death Star Action Figure Game is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Star Wars: Escape the Death Star Action Figure Game for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Star Wars: Escape the Death Star Action Figure Game has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Star Wars: Escape the Death Star Action Figure Game belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Dice, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Star Wars: Escape the Death Star Action Figure Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.