Star Wars: Imperial Assault
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 5 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.3 / 5
- Year
- 2014
About the game
Star Wars: Imperial Assault delivers tactical skirmish and campaign combat set in the Star Wars galaxy after the destruction of the Death Star. One player commands the Empire while up to four heroes undertake covert missions for the Rebellion, gaining experience and gear across a branching campaign. A separate head-to-head skirmish mode lets two players build strike teams and battle over objectives. Miniatures, modular tiles, and command cards deliver an immersive tactical experience.
Hobbli's Notes
This delivers a genuinely satisfying Star Wars campaign with real character progression, and the included Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader figures are a nice bonus. The dual campaign/skirmish design gives it more staying power than most licensed miniature games.
What we like
- Immersive Star Wars campaign with evolving character progression.
- Flexible skirmish mode for quicker head-to-head battles.
- High-quality miniatures and thematic components.
- Extensive expansion support adds ongoing content.
Keep in mind
- Long setup and campaign length demand real time commitment.
- One player must commit to running the Imperial side.
- Rules can be fiddly with many card and ability exceptions.
Who it's for
Star Wars fans and tactical miniatures gamers, groups of 2-5, ages 14+.
