
- BGG rank
- BGG #212
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
- 2 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2023

2024
Rules assistance for Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition
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Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition is a board game released in 2024 for 2 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Caleb Grace and Frank Brooks and its main mechanics are Open Drafting, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Tug of War.
War! The discovery of the droid factories on Geonosis and the sudden deployment of the Clone Army has set off the Clone Wars. The countless droid legions deployed by the Separatist Alliance have proven to be a fair fight for the Jedi, the guardians of the Galactic Republic. With the fate of the Republic at stake, the galaxy anxiously awaits the outcome... In Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition, the galaxy-spanning war between the Galactic Republic and the Separatist Confederacy comes alive on your tabletop. In this easy-to-learn game, you and your opponent each choose a side, playing as either the Republic or the Separatists, and as the game progresses you both strengthen the power of your starting decks and work to destroy each other's bases. The first player to destroy three of their opponent's bases wins! This game can be played on its own or combined with the original edition of Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game.
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition is 30–90 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: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition for ages 12 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: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition has a complexity rating of 2.3 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: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Tug of War. 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: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition are: Caleb Grace and Frank Brooks. 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: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars Edition 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.