: All figures from the previous two games are compatible with the SWAP Force portal.
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.
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
: The Super Swap Book by Puffin features physical flaps to help young players visualize all 256 combinations.
: Bottom halves determine a character's "Movement Type" (e.g., Rocket, Teleport, Stealth), which is used to unlock specific SWAP Force Zones within levels. Gameplay & Compatibility
: The Skylanders SWAP Force Signature Series Strategy Guide from BradyGames offers complete walkthroughs and character power stats.
The game takes place in the , home to a magical volcano that erupts every hundred years. The SWAP Force was created when a group of Skylanders were caught in a volcanic eruption while protecting the islands; the blast fused them with magical energy, allowing them to swap halves. Players must stop Kaos and his mother, the Mistress of Darkness, from "evilizing" the islands. Essential Resources