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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Battle at Sarlacc's Pit
1983
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.1/5
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Battle at Sarlacc's Pit is a board game released in 1983 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by René Soriano and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
From the Back of the Box... Ages 7 - 12 Equipment: Special three-dimensional game board 17 plastic playing pieces 48 cards a card holder Object: Your favorite Star Wars heroes need your help! Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Chewbacca are being held captive by the evil Jabba the Hutt. They're on his Sail Barge, high above the dangerous sandpit where the monster Sarlacc lives. To escape, you must defeat the Gamorrean Guards -- and the powerful Nikto and Boba Fett -- by pushing them overboard into Sarlacc's waiting jaws. Collect Jedi points for each guard you defeat. Then try to overpower Jabba the Hutt. The one with the most Jedi points at the end of the game is the winner!
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Questions and answers
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Battle at Sarlacc's Pit 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: Return of the Jedi – Battle at Sarlacc's Pit is 30 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: Return of the Jedi – Battle at Sarlacc's Pit for ages 7 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: Return of the Jedi – Battle at Sarlacc's Pit 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: Return of the Jedi – Battle at Sarlacc's Pit belongs to these categories: Fighting, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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: Return of the Jedi – Battle at Sarlacc's Pit are: René Soriano. 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: Return of the Jedi – Battle at Sarlacc's Pit 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.