Asmodee Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Beginner Game (ESSWA01EN)

ESSWA01EN: Asmodee Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Beginner Game is a learn-as-you-go tabletop roleplaying game set in the Rebel Alliance’s fight against the Empire. Its pre-made character folios, guided adventure, dice, map and tokens give a group a structured way to begin, while the included rulebook material is intended to support further adventures.

At a glance

The learn-as-you-go adventure is presented as an introduction to roleplaying and the Star Wars: Age of Rebellion setting.
Pre-generated character folios help players start with ready-made characters rather than creating their own first.
The custom dice system is designed around narrative outcomes, with rolls shaping the story.
The listing describes material to continue with new adventures after the introductory adventure.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$44.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A guided adventure and pre-generated characters can reduce setup and rules-learning for a new group.
The listed kit includes a printed rulebook, adventure book, dice, character folios, map and tokens.
Designed for 3–5 players, making it suitable for a small group campaign session.

Technical specifications

22 specifications

Identity
Brand	Edge
Model	ESSWA01EN
Product type	Board Game
Genre	Role Playing
Edition	Standard Edition
Language	English
Theme	Star Wars
Set	Beginner Game

Play details
Players	3-5
Estimated playing time	1 hours, 60 minutes
Manufacturer recommended age	10 years and up
Operation mode	Manual

Dimensions and physical details
Dimensions listed	11.1 x 8.6 x 2 inches
Weight listed	1.6 pounds
Material	Paper
Color	Multicolor
Size	One Size

Other listing details
Subject character	Rebel Alliance Member
Educational objective	Introduce new players to roleplaying games and the Star Wars universe, while promoting teamwork, strategic thinking, and creative storytelling.
Rulebook availability	Printed Included
CPSIA cautionary statement	No Warning Applicable
Number of items	1

What to know before buying

The listing states a recommended age of 10 years and up, but another age field says 12+ and a minimum-age field gives 144 without a unit. Playing time is stated as both “1 hours, 60 minutes” and one hour in the title. Check the selected listing and packaging for the intended age guidance and session-time wording. The title also mentions 3–5 players and one-hour playtime.

What’s in the box

Included

32-page Adventure Book
48-page Rulebook
1 Introduction Sheet
4 Full-Color Character Folios
1 Full-Color Double-Sided Foldout Map
14 Custom Dice
8 Destiny Tokens
33 Character Tokens
7 Vehicle Tokens

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Star Wars fans who want to roleplay as members of the Rebel Alliance.
Groups new to roleplaying games who prefer a guided introductory adventure and pre-generated characters.
Small groups of 3–5 looking for a tabletop storytelling game with custom dice, a map and tokens.

Less suited to

Anyone looking for a standalone game for one or two players, since the listing specifies 3–5 players.
Buyers who prefer a concise, firmly consistent age recommendation or playtime statement without listing discrepancies.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 28 ratings

5 stars67%67%
4 stars20%20%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars8%8%
1 star0%0%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- or five-star categories, but a smaller share are lower. This provides only a broad, limited signal and does not explain why customers rated it as they did. For a beginner-focused roleplaying kit, the listing’s guided adventure and ready-made character folios are relevant features, but the ratings alone do not establish how well they work for a particular group.

Frequently asked questions

Is this suitable for people new to roleplaying games?

The listing describes a learn-as-you-go adventure and pre-generated character folios, positioning it as an introduction for new roleplayers as well as players new to Star Wars roleplaying.

How many people can play?

The listed player count is 3–5.

What comes in the game?

The listed contents are a 32-page adventure book, 48-page rulebook, introduction sheet, four character folios, a double-sided foldout map, 14 custom dice, eight Destiny tokens, 33 character tokens and seven vehicle tokens.

What age is it for, and how long does it take?

The listing gives conflicting age details: 10 years and up in one field and 12+ in another, while the minimum-age field says 144 with no unit. Playtime is stated as one hour in the title and “1 hours, 60 minutes” in the details. Confirm the product packaging or selected listing.