Skylanders Swap - Force

The core innovation of the game is the SWAP Force team, a special group of 16 Skylanders whose figures can be split into top and bottom halves.

: All figures from the previous two games are compatible with the SWAP Force portal. Skylanders SWAP Force

: The top half stores the character's level, experience, and gold, while the bottom half tracks movement-based upgrades. Each half has its own separate upgrade path. The core innovation of the game is the

: Master Eon's Official Guide is a 176-page resource detailing characters and new realms. Each half has its own separate upgrade path

: Because any top can be paired with any bottom, these 16 figures create 256 unique character combinations .

Released in 2013, is the third installment in the Skylanders franchise, following Spyro's Adventure and Giants . Developed by Vicarious Visions and Beenox , it introduced a "swappable" figure mechanic that allows players to physically mix and match character parts. The "Swap" Mechanic

: This was the first console title in the series to include a jump mechanic , allowing for more traditional platforming gameplay.