Never Tell Me the Odds: A Look at <cite>Star Wars</cite> Tabletop Gaming's Past and Present

Before J.J. Abrams was a twinkle in George Lucas' eye, Star Wars fans had another outlet for the continued adventures of their favorite characters: the tabletop. Whether playing with board games, miniatures, or pen-and-paper role-playing games, Star Wars has been a setting of choice for three decades and counting.


Throughout this gallery, you'll find both hidden gems from Star Wars' past as well as recent hits, proving that the franchise is anything but running out of steam. In fact, when put into the hands of creative game designers, Star Wars has continuously led to some truly engaging experiences.


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As if the combination of Star Wars and Angry Birds was not enough to drive fans wild, Hasbro rolled the combo into its own Jenga game. Rather than plucking pieces with a steady hand, you'll be flinging those iconic birds to knock out as many Jenga blocks as possible. The destruction doesn't end there, though. An entire line of Star Wars Angry Birds games was launched last year, with six other titles featuring everything from Jabba's Palace to the ice planet Hoth.


Image courtesy of Hasbro

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