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Trivial Pursuit: Star Wars Classic Trilogy Collector’s Edition
An illustrated Star Wars board, pewter character tokens and an R2-D2 number selector bring a film-themed question game to the table.
The play at a glance
R2-D2 calls the move; the table supplies the answer
The Classic Trilogy Collector’s Edition puts Star Wars pictures around the familiar Trivial Pursuit board. The retained image shows the board, cards and collector’s box; the original review introduces the pewter tokens and small R2-D2 number selector that give the set its character.
Picture a group recalling a film scene while waiting for the next question. A ship, a location or a droid might be the detail that someone remembers, and a correctly answered question brings another turn.
A droid at the center of the turn
The manufacturer’s sheet lists four pewter tokens, 24 scoring wedges and an R2-D2 randomizer for two to four players or teams. Pressing R2-D2’s head supplies the movement number. Players follow the board’s circular track and spokes, gathering the six wedge colors by answering correctly at category headquarters.
Two Hyperspace spaces offer a move to any other board space. Once a player has all six colors, reaching the hub by exact count sets up a final question chosen by the other players.
Remember characters, places and machines
The six categories are Characters; Weapons & Vehicles; History; Geography; Droids, Creatures & Aliens; and Wild Card. They offer several ways into a remembered story: a familiar face, a vehicle’s shape or a place seen on screen.
The rule sheet also includes photo questions, held up for the answering players to see. Its bonus Episode I pack has separate guidance: follow the color coding, with no subject categories for those cards. Consult the sheet belonging to the set on your table.
Try it: cantina question exchange
Make a separate homemade round with this original Toysit activity. Choose a favorite scene from one of the original three films and write three new questions about details you can check by watching that scene.
- Record the film and a short scene description beside each answer.
- Draw one visual hint for each question: perhaps a simple outline of a place or object.
- Exchange questions, offer the hint when wanted, then share the scene that supports the answer.
Give everyone time to explain what they noticed. Play this exchange after the boxed game, with its own score sheet or as a conversation. Your own scene observations supply the questions.
The historical record
Original Toysit coverage
The original product account and commentary are preserved below as historical coverage.
Star Wars trilogy classic trivial pursuit game.
Are you the kind of person for whom the initials T. P. are more apt to trigger a response of Tarkin and Piett than Trivial Pursuit? Looking for an opportunity to put that hard-core knowledge of Star Wars-abilia to the test? Well belly up to the cantina to play the Trivial Pursuit: Star Wars Classic Trilogy Collector's Edition, the customized edition of the now-classic Q&A game designed especially for disciples of the three Ls: Luke, Lando, and Leia. With over 2,000 questions in six categories such as Weapons & Vehicles and Droids, Creatures & Aliens, all based on the first three movies in the Star Wars series, this collector's edition features a numbered game board, pewter tokens, and--in lieu of dice--a battery-powered (two A76 cells, included) R2-D2 model which randomly displays a number with the press of his head. For fact-filled fans who know which Endor's up, the Trivial Pursuit: Star Wars Classic Trilogy Collector's Edition means Ewok, Don't Run.
Capitalizing on the enormous fandom of the Star Wars universe, an entire edition of Trivial Pursuit has been devoted to this iconic franchise. This specialized version allows fans to engage deeply with Star Wars lore, spanning from the original trilogy to the newer installments. Players find themselves answering questions not just about the films, but also the expanded universe, characters, dialogues, planets, ships, and even behind-the-scenes trivia. It offers a unique way for enthusiasts to flaunt their knowledge, while also serving as a fun, educational tool for those new to the franchise. This Star Wars-specific Trivial Pursuit edition showcases the adaptability and reach of the Trivial Pursuit brand, by catering to a niche yet extensive audience, and also demonstrates the evergreen allure of Star Wars as a cultural touchstone.
Sources and editorial notes
Hasbro’s complete two-page 1998 rule sheet, marked 40825-1, matches the retained review’s pewter tokens, R2-D2 selector and category names. Its 100 photo cards and Episode I bonus-pack note describe that documented printing; the small Toysit image cannot establish every included card or pack. The original “over 2,000” question count remains attributed to the review. The later paragraph’s broad expanded-universe/new-installment claim is not evidence for this set. Later DVD Saga and Black Series rules were excluded. No physical testing was performed.
- Original Toysit image — Existing same-site photograph reviewed and retained unchanged.
- Hasbro Star Wars Trivial Pursuit rules (PDF) — Both pages reviewed; 1998 sheet 40825-1, R2-D2, pewter tokens, categories, photo questions and bonus-pack distinction.
- Original Toysit coverage — Complete original product account and historical commentary preserved.
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