Posted on 4th April 2023
By Billy Langsworthy

Funko Games has debuted Star Wars Rivals, an expandable card game that boasts stylised collectible figures.
Arriving late spring 2023, Star Wars Rivals will span a Premier Set and Character Booster Packs, allowing players to create a squadron of iconic characters in an attempt to collect the most location cards and win against their opponent.
“The latest collaboration with Lucasfilm for the Star Wars Rivals Game has continued to elevate Funko Games’ collectible offerings through its all-new art style, including awesome hologram variants,” said Deirdre Cross, Head of Funko Games.
“We’re excited to introduce fans to new immersive gameplay, allowing them to experience unforgettable Star Wars locations as they join the light or dark side of the Force and battle it out with their favourite characters from every era.”
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