
- BGG rank
- BGG #587
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Heroscape Master Set: Rise of the Valkyrie
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2004

2002
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Star Wars: Jedi Unleashed is a board game released in 2002 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Craig Van Ness and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
Two to Five players take on the roll of the Jedi in a battle against creatures and droids on the Geonosis battle field. Players receive a number of Jedi cards from a random draw. The Jedi are distributed around the circular battle field as are the enemy. Players then move one of their Jedi and attack the enemy, followed by moving one of the enemy and attacking an opposing player's Jedi. The advanced game includes the Reek which players may try to climb upon and/or crush their opponents with. There is a built in mechanism that will end the game through use of Yoda moving along a track when a "Yoda" die face comes up. When he reaches the end of the track, it's game over (unless everything has been destroyed before then). Players win by destroying the most creatures, counting only those on their surviving Jedi cards. There is also a nice mechanism to allow an eliminated player back into the game using unclaimed Jedi cards. The game comes with a sturdy mounted board, 18 Jedi cards, 3 special dice with attack labels, 74 hard cardboard Pawns with plastic stands, and rules. FROM THE BOX: The Jedi have been thrown into a perilous fight against a swarm of enemy creatures. Severely outnumbered, you are up against unthinkable odds... Who will you target first, the Genosians? Count Dooku? Jango Fett?
Star Wars: Jedi Unleashed supports 2–5 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: Jedi Unleashed is 45 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: Jedi Unleashed for ages 8 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: Jedi Unleashed has a complexity rating of 1.4 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: Jedi Unleashed belongs to these categories: Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 credited designers of Star Wars: Jedi Unleashed are: Craig Van Ness. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Star Wars: Jedi Unleashed 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.