Skylanders Swap Force Page

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

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

For fans or collectors, several official guides provide deep dives into character stats and hidden area locations: Skylanders SWAP Force

: 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 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. : All figures from the previous two games

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

: The Super Swap Book by Puffin features physical flaps to help young players visualize all 256 combinations. The "Swap" Mechanic For fans or collectors, several

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