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Star Wars Games for 2005

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. -- March 18, 2005 -- Star Wars Saga Comes Home with Movie Inspired Special Editions of Classic Hasbro Games Including TRIVIAL PURSUIT, MONOPOLY and RISK.

More than 27 years after Star Wars burst onto the movie screen and introduced millions to the ways of the Force and the power of the dark side, fans of all ages continue to enjoy the fun and fantasy of this classic tale of good versus evil. In celebration of the final installment of the Star Wars saga, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Hasbro Games brings the entire saga home to millions of living rooms like never before with Star Wars saga-inspired special editions of new and classic Hasbro games.

Whether it's testing your knowledge of the heroic Jedi Knights with the TRIVIAL PURSUIT(R) DVD STAR WARS SAGA EDITION, or wielding your lightsaber against armies of evil battle droids in the STAR WARS LIGHTSABER BATTLE Game, fans will be transported to a galaxy far, far away, right in their own living room.

Star Wars fans can also go on a quest to rule the galaxy with Star Wars-inspired editions of classic games including MONOPOLY(R) STAR WARS THE SAGA EDITION game and RISK(R) STAR WARS, as well as re-create some of the most famous Star Wars scenes with a variety of puzzles.

Following is Hasbro Games' 2005 Star Wars line-up (all games available April 2, 2005):

TRIVIAL PURSUIT(R) DVD STAR WARS SAGA EDITION Game

(Approximate Retail: $49.99) The TRIVIAL PURSUIT(R) DVD STAR WARS Saga Edition game combines traditional game play, modern DVD technology, and questions from all six STAR WARS movies in six new categories - The Cantina; The Force; Heroes, Villains & Scoundrels; The Saga; A Galaxy Far, Far Away....; and Hyperspace. With over 2,400 questions, including 600 interactive questions on two DVDs, this game is sure to appeal to every Star Wars fan. Special to this game will be up to 20 DVD questions that will feature selected Star Wars' fans acting out various scenes from the Star Wars saga. Recommended for kids ages 10+.

STAR WARS(TM) LIGHTSABER BATTLE Game

(Approximate Retail: $49.99) The Star Wars saga comes to life in your living room with Hasbro Games' STAR WARS LIGHTSABER BATTLE Game. In the battle against the dark side, players are equipped with the power of a wireless Star Wars lightsaber as they advance through the game and practice their favorite Jedi moves all on their TV screen. Battle against all your favorite Jedi and Sith with a climatic confrontation against the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader. No video game system is required; players can simply plug the unit straight into the T.V. and prepare for battle. Players can compete against their own score or that of an opponent. Recommended for kids ages 8+.

MONOPOLY(R) GAME STAR WARS THE SAGA EDITION

(Approximate Retail: $29.99) Battle your opponents for control of the Star Wars galaxy with this winner-take-all adventure of galactic proportions, based on classic Monopoly gameplay. Become the most powerful player this side of the Force as you travel to distant galaxies and acquire strange new lands in your quest to rule the universe. Based on all six movies from the entire Star Wars saga, MONOPOLY(R) GAME STAR WARS THE SAGA EDITION comes with eight collectible, sculpted tokens of your favorite Star Wars characters including Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, the Emperor and Darth Vader. Recommended for kids ages 8+.

RISK(R) STAR WARS CLONE WARS Edition Game

(Approximate Retail: $24.99) "Begun, the Clone Wars have..." Based on Star Wars Episodes I, II and III, this RISK game edition pits the Separatists against the Republic in a civil war to win domination of the entire galaxy! Choose your side and then play by classic RISK game rules or with special Clone Wars rules variations. Specially sculpted characters include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padme Amidala, the Emperor and Darth Vader. Recommended for ages 10+.

STAR WARS (TM) SAGA EDITION CHESS SET

(Approximate Retail: $29.99) Enjoy the classic game of Chess with collectible chess pieces from all six movies from the Star Wars saga. Will you command Yoda and the Jedi, or the Emperor and the dark side? Game board included. Recommended for ages 8+.

PUZZLES

STAR WARS 500-PIECE SHAPED PUZZLES IN COLLECTIBLE TINS

(Approximate Retail: $15.99) Choose from two different tins, each containing a two-sided puzzle shaped like Darth Vader's unmistakable silhouette. Each puzzle is a montage of the best scenes from Episode III, with heroes on one side and villains on the other for twice the fun! The collectible tin, with the shape of Darth Vader embossed on the lid, makes a great gift. Puzzle measures 22" x 22" when completed. Recommended for ages 10+.

STAR WARS 100-PIECE PUZZLES

(Approximate Retail: $3.99) Includes an assortment of four puzzles, each a collage of key scenes from Episode III. Puzzle measures 10" x 13" when completed. Recommended for ages 5+.

STAR WARS 50-PIECE MINI PUZZLE ASSORTMENT

(Approximate Retail: $.99) This 50-piece puzzle assortment is perfect for a quick Star Wars puzzle challenge and features key characters from Episode III: Revenge of the Sith including Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, General Grievous, Padme Amidala, C-3PO & R2-D2 and Palpatine. Puzzles come with eight exciting scenes assorted in a 24-puzzle tray; each puzzle measures 7" x 5" when completed. Recommended for ages 5+.

About Hasbro Games

Hasbro Games manufactures and markets games and puzzles under the brand names Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers. Included in its product line are some of the world's best-known games and puzzles including: CANDY LAND, the MONOPOLY game, SCRABBLE Brand Crossword Game, YAHTZEE, TWISTER, THE GAME OF LIFE, TRIVIAL PURSUIT and BIG BEN Puzzles. The company also markets its games in three focused initiatives: MY FIRST GAMES (pre-school games), FAMILY GAME NIGHT (family games) and GET TOGETHER GAMES (adult games).

Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.

(C) 2005 Lucasfilm Ltd. & (R) or TM where indicated. All rights reserved.

(C)2005 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (R) Denotes Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Office.

SCRABBLE is a trademark of HASBRO in the U.S. and Canada.

TRIVIAL PURSUIT is the registered trademark of Horn Abbot Ltd. for the games distributed under exclusive license to Hasbro, Inc.

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