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Star Wars: Rescue on Geonosis
2002
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Star Wars: Rescue on Geonosis is a board game released in 2002 for 2–4 players, 1 minute per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
(From the back of the box) On the arid, red rock planet Geonosis, the mysterious Count Dooku and his minions plot to overthrow the Galactic Republic. Obi-Wan Kenobi, on a mission from the Jedi Council, is captured after tracking the bounty hunter Jango Fett to the distant planet. In an attempt to rescue their friend, Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala find their way into the massive droid foundries hidden within the planet and then into the depths of Dooku's separatist stronghold. You must use the force and try to locate Obi-Wan Kenobi before the droid armies discover you and the count escapes...
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- Character Games LTD
Questions and answers
Star Wars: Rescue on Geonosis 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: Rescue on Geonosis is 1 minute. 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: Rescue on Geonosis 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: Rescue on Geonosis has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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: Rescue on Geonosis belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Secret Unit Deployment. 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: Rescue on Geonosis 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.