Star Wars Customizable Card Game

In Star Wars Customizable Card Game (Star Wars CCG), players immerse themselves in the epic conflict between the Rebellion and the Empire, competing to drain their opponent's 'Life Force' in both ground and space combat. With a vast collection of over 3000 cards, each player has the freedom to assemble a unique deck of 60 cards, allowing for immersive and strategic customization. Although the game went out of print in 2001, a dedicated community of players continues to expand the experience with new free "virtual card" expansions, keeping the game relevant and dynamic. At the start of each game, players choose their decks in secret and lay out the cards on the table, starting with Locations and then placing Characters and Ships. Items such as weapons and equipment can be allocated to these Ships and Characters, increasing the tactical options available. The ultimate goal is to deplete the opponent's life force, represented by the cards in the game; on defeating an enemy ship or character, these cards go to the discard pile, and defeat occurs when a player has no more cards to play. Star Wars CCG is a game of great depth and strategy, which will appeal to both new players and veterans looking for new challenges. For more information and updates on the game, visit SWCCGPC.com and learn how to join this passionate community.

Age 9 + 60 min 2 players

Artists: ;

Designers: Tom Braunlich; Jerry Darcy

Date: 1995

Note: 6.3

Mechanics: Hand Management, Influence / Majority in the Area, Players with Different Skills, Modular tray

Topics: Pop or Geek Culture, Science Fiction

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

The main objective of the Star Wars Customizable Card Game, released in 1995 by Decipher, is for players to compete against each other as characters from the Star Wars universe, managing resources and strategically using cards to control iconic locations and defeat the opposing side, accumulating strength through characters, ships and events, with the aim of reducing the opponent's total power to zero or less.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Star Wars Customizable Card Game:

  • Organize your deck by theme or specific strategy.
  • Think of combinations of cards that can create winning synergies.
  • Keep a balance between characters, ships and locations.
  • Consider having interruption cards to disrupt your opponent's plans.
  • Frequent tests are essential to adjust the deck as necessary.
  • Learn the special rules of the cards to maximize your advantages.
  • Include letters that help generate additional resources.
  • Analyze your opponents' decks to anticipate strategies.
  • Embrace flexibility to adapt your plan as the game progresses.
  • Use mission cards to press your opponent's specific belts.
  • Understand the Force concept well from the start to optimize your moves.

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GAME mechanics

  • Hand Management - This mechanic allows players to strategically manage their cards to optimize their plays. In the game, players have a limited number of cards in their hand and must carefully decide which cards to play, which to keep for future moves and which to discard. This requires planning and adapting to the opponent's actions, as poor management can result in missed strategic opportunities.
  • Influence / Majority in the Area - The game uses this concept by allowing players to place characters and vehicles in different locations in the Star Wars universe. Control or influence over these areas often grants advantages, such as increasing force generation or facilitating attacks on opposing locations. The mechanics create a tactical competition for control, encouraging players to balance their forces to maximize their dominance in critical areas.
  • Players with Different Skills - In the Star Wars Customizable Card Game, each player takes on the role of a specific faction, such as the Rebels or the Empire, with distinct skills and strategies. This mechanic reflects the asymmetry between the factions, emphasizing the need for different approaches to the game. Decks are customized to maximize the strengths and mitigate the weaknesses of each side, adding strategic depth to the gameplay.
  • Modular Tray - The modular board concept is present in the way the different locations in the Star Wars universe can be introduced and organized in the game. These locations are represented by cards which, once played, expand the "board" on which the action takes place. Modularity allows the "board" to change with each game, guaranteeing a dynamic and varied experience, where the arrangement of locations can drastically alter the strategy to be adopted.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Star Wars Customizable Card Game:

  • Character cards
  • Action Cards
  • Event Cards
  • Lease letters
  • Equipment cards
  • Strength cards
  • Tactics Cards
  • Letters from Allies

Additional Information

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