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Star Wars: Yoda the Jedi Master
1981
Rules assistance for Star Wars: Yoda the Jedi Master
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Star Wars: Yoda the Jedi Master
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Star Wars: Yoda the Jedi Master is a board game released in 1981 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jim Hook and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
Star Wars - the Empire Strikes Back - Yoda, the Jedi Master game. Board game based on the hit movie. Object: "Be the first player to become a Jedi Knight, defeat the Dark Side of the Force and win! Travel to the Dagobah System where Yoda, the ancient Jedi Master, will teach you the ways of the Force. Acquire Jedi merit as you successfully accomplish the difficult tasks and trials Yoda sets for your training. Once you've obtained sufficient merit as a Jedi, enter the Jedi Knight circle and out-spin the Dark Side of the Force to win." Ages 8 and Up 2 - 4 players. Includes: Dagobah Swamp Planet Game Board 64 Jedi Cards 28 Yoda Cards 4 Luke Skywalker Tokens w/base Spinner Instructions
Designers
Publishers
- Remoundo
- Kenner
Questions and answers
Star Wars: Yoda the Jedi Master 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: Yoda the Jedi Master 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: Yoda the Jedi Master 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: Yoda the Jedi Master has a complexity rating of 1.0 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: Yoda the Jedi Master belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Point to Point 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: Yoda the Jedi Master are: Jim Hook. 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: Yoda the Jedi Master 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.