Star Wars has inspired a huge amount of merchandise over the years, with games just one of the areas to have helped to bring in massive money.
Although Star Wars games have been coming out ever since the release of the very first movie in the franchise, it is clear some of them have been a lot more successful than others.
We have picked out some of our favorite Star Wars games, but which of them make your list?
Star Wars Monopoly
Monopoly is still a family favorite and the Star Wars version of the game is one of the best around, with various versions having been released over the years.
There is now a Star Wars Monopoly game available to buy that spans all three trilogies, so that might be one to add to your Christmas list for 2020.
In the new Star Wars Monopoly game, planets and droids are used as the properties, while houses and hotels are replaced by tie fighters and X-wings.
Alternatives that are on the market include a Han Solo special edition of Star Wars Monopoly, while there is a tie-in version based around The Child from The Mandalorian as well.
There is an awful lot of choice out there nowadays when it comes to Star Wars Monopoly games, so take your pick, or why not buy a few different versions?
Star Wars slot games
Slot games based on popular TV series and movies have been a key trend at online casinos for some time, but Star Wars casino slot machines were discontinued a few years ago.
The move came after Disney’s buyout of the Star Wars franchise, with the family-friendly company perhaps preferring not to be involved in the online gambling world.
As a result, Star Wars fans who want to gamble on slot games featuring their favorite characters, such as Chewbacca, Han, Leia and Darth Vader are going to be disappointed.
While we wait for new slots based on the latest Star Wars movies we will have to settle for this free version found at DogSlots, which has various other games available to try for free.
Disney might explore creating new Star Wars slot games in the future as well, so all is not lost for those hoping to be able to play them at their choice of online casino.
Star Wars video games
There might have been some controversy surrounding the release of Star Wars Battlefront II, but that has not stopped Star Wars fans from playing video games of the series a great deal.
Gamers felt that games developer EA was taking advantage of them due to the loot boxes contained within Star Wars Battlefront II and a massive public outcry prompted a rethink.
Microtransactions are seen by many as a necessary evil but EA executive Patrick Soderlund has promised to listen to fans when it comes to future Star Wars games.
“We can shy away from it and pretend like it didn’t happen, or we can act responsibly and realize that we made some mistakes and try to rectify those mistakes and learn from them,” he said a couple of years ago.
Star Wars inspired games are now available on a range of platforms, including traditional home gaming consoles like the PS4 as well as virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Quest.
We really like the sound of Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, which is set to be released by the end of the year for the Oculus Quest. The game is set between the last two movies, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, with players affecting the story through their decisions.
Star Wars: Squadrons – set after Return of the Jedi – is another Star Wars video game to look out for in 2020. It will be available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Star Wars pinball games
You do not see them out in the wild very often, but when you do come across Star Wars pinball games we definitely recommend giving them a go.
Venues specialising in arcade-style games are probably the best place to go, unless you do not mind a virtual experience when it comes to Star Wars pinball games.
It has been a while since the release of a pinball game based on Star Wars, but Star Wars Pinball: Masters of the Force is still available on various platforms, including smartphones.
Which of these Star Wars inspired games are you looking forward to trying out the most?