Star Wars: Battle of Hoth
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.9 / 5
- Year
- 2025
About the game
Star Wars: Battle of Hoth recreates the iconic ice-planet battle from The Empire Strikes Back using Richard Borg's popular Command and Colors system. Players choose command cards each turn to activate their units, deciding how to move and attack across seventeen included scenarios depicting the famous confrontation. Leader cards let players add support from six iconic Star Wars characters for a deeper experience, and two multi-scenario campaigns let successes and failures shape future battles. It's built for fast, heroic skirmishes rather than long, grinding wargames. The accessible system makes it an approachable entry point into miniatures wargaming for Star Wars fans.
Hobbli's Notes
Battle of Hoth brings the proven, easy-to-learn Command and Colors engine to one of Star Wars' most beloved battles, and the scenario variety keeps repeat plays interesting. Thirty minutes per scenario makes it easy to fit into a single evening, even with a full campaign. Dice-driven combat means luck plays a real role, which purists of pure-skill wargames may want to note. A great entry point for Star Wars fans curious about miniatures wargaming.
What we like
- Accessible, well-proven Command and Colors system.
- Iconic Hoth battle recreated with quality miniatures.
- Seventeen varied scenarios plus linked campaigns.
- Quick 30-minute playtime per scenario.
Keep in mind
- Full variety requires playing through much of the included box.
- Dice-based combat can let luck swing individual battles.
- Licensed theme narrows broad appeal mostly to Star Wars fans.
Who it's for
Great for Star Wars fans and casual wargamers aged 8+, playing well in pairs or small groups of up to four.
