Asmodee Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Special Modifications Sourcebook

Asmodee Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Special Modifications is a Technician-focused sourcebook expansion for the roleplaying game. It adds species, equipment and crafting and slicing rules, but requires the core Edge of the Empire game to play.

At a glance

Adds Technician specializations and signature abilities to Edge of the Empire campaigns.
Includes new playable species, cybernetics, slicing and construction tools, and remotes.
Provides crafting guidance for devices, weapons and droids, plus additional rules for slicing encounters.
This is an expansion, not a standalone roleplaying game.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Offers concrete campaign material for players interested in building and modifying technology.
Covers both equipment and rules, including crafting and expanded slicing encounters.
The source description specifies 96 full-color pages.

Cons

Requires the Star Wars: Edge of the Empire roleplaying game, so it cannot serve as a complete game on its own.

Technical specifications

16 specifications

Identity
Brand	Asmodee
Model	ESSWE13EN
Set	Edge of the Empire
Product type	Board Game
Expansion	true

Dimensions and materials
Dimensions listed	11.1 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
Material	Paper

Play and age details
Players listed	3-5
Estimated play time	1 hours, 60 minutes
Recommended age	10 years and up
Age range listed separately	12+
Operation mode	Manual

Book contents and focus
Included components listed	Rulebook
Special feature	Star Wars®: Edge of the Empire™ Technicians' Sourcebook
Educational objective	Enhance Roleplaying Game Skills and Knowledge
Number of items	1

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives different age guidance: the title says 10+, the manufacturer-recommended age says 10 years and up, and another age-range field says 12+. The title also presents this as a strategy game with a one-hour playtime, while the detailed product information identifies it as an expansion sourcebook for an existing roleplaying game. Treat the player-count and playtime claims as listing-level game context, not a description of this book being a standalone board game.

What’s in the box

Included

Rulebook

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Edge of the Empire groups looking for Technician-focused character options, equipment and crafting rules.
Game Masters who want additional slicing procedures and encounter material for existing campaigns.
Star Wars roleplayers who already own the Edge of the Empire core game.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a complete standalone game or a board game that can be played without the Edge of the Empire roleplaying game.
Groups looking for a general-purpose sourcebook unrelated to Technicians, crafting or slicing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 21 ratings

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Aggregate ratings are strongly positive, but they do not reveal what buyers praised or whether the book's content suits a particular campaign. For groups already playing Edge of the Empire, its listed focus on Technician options, crafting and slicing is the relevant fit to assess. The rating snapshot is limited and should not substitute for checking the expansion requirement and inconsistent age guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Can Special Modifications be played by itself?

No. The listing states that this is an expansion and requires the Star Wars: Edge of the Empire roleplaying game.

What does the sourcebook add?

It includes Technician specializations and signature abilities, new playable species, gear, crafting guidance, and expanded slicing rules.

What age is it recommended for?

The listing is inconsistent: it gives 10 years and up in the manufacturer-recommended age field, but 12+ in a separate age-range field. Check the selected listing if age guidance is important.

Does the one-hour playtime describe reading or playing this book?

The listing associates approximately one hour with the Edge of the Empire roleplaying game. It does not establish a standalone playtime for this expansion sourcebook.