Star Wars: Imperial Assault
- Designer Justin Kemppainen , Corey Konieczka , Jonathan Ying
- Publisher Fantasy Flight Games , Asterion Press , Edge Entertainment , Galakta , Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Illustration Arden Beckwith , Christopher Burdett , Rovina Cai , Lucas Durham , Joel Hustak , Michal Ivan
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Expect campaign-driven missions where Rebel heroes evolve over a linked story and separate skirmish matches for head-to-head tactical combat. Play alternates between cooperative campaign scenarios and competitive skirmishes on a modular board using grid movement and line of sight.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at experienced hobbyists: the game supports 2–5 players and is rated for ages 14+. With about 120 minutes playtime it's an extended session that rewards players familiar with miniatures and campaign-style games.
How It Works
One player typically commands the Empire while others control Rebel operatives; the campaign mode emphasizes Role Playing and character progression. Combat uses Dice Rolling and Die Icon Resolution; movement and positioning rely on Grid Movement and Line of Sight across a Modular Board. Skirmish mode focuses on deck-driven command choices for tactical duels.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Justin Kemppainen, Corey Konieczka and Jonathan Ying, the game merges dungeon-crawler campaign structure with miniatures skirmish mechanics. It received multiple Board Game Quest Awards nominations in 2014 and won Best Tactical/Combat Game that year.
Awards
2014
- 2014 Board Game Quest Awards Best Production Values — Nominated
- 2014 Board Game Quest Awards Best Tactical/Combat Game — Winner
- 2014 Board Game Quest Awards Best Thematic Game — Nominated
- 2014 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year — Nominated
Pro
- Campaign and separate skirmish experiences in one box
- Strong Star Wars thematic integration
- Tactical depth via Grid Movement and Line of Sight
- Recognized in 2014 Board Game Quest Awards (multiple nominations, Tactical/Combat winner)
Contra
- Long playtime (~120 minutes) requires a dedicated session
- Complex rules and setup can be a barrier for newcomers
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the Star Wars universe during the Galactic Civil War after the Death Star’s destruction at Yavin 4. Players act as Imperial forces or Rebel operatives in missions ranging from open combat to covert operations.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Start with a single scenario or a skirmish to learn Grid Movement, Line of Sight and Dice Resolution before tackling a full campaign.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No — the game is listed for 2–5 players; a solo mode is not specified.
How long does a game really take?
The listed duration is about 120 minutes; campaign sessions and setup may add additional time.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with tactical miniatures or campaign-style board games is helpful due to complexity.
How does this compare to similar games?
Imperial Assault combines dungeon-crawler campaign progression with miniatures skirmish mechanics, offering both cooperative story play and competitive tactical duels.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 14 and its complexity, it's better suited to older family members or hobby players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interaction of Grid Movement, Line of Sight and Dice Rolling on a Modular Board defines its tactical gameplay.
Fazit
If you want tactical miniatures, campaign progression and Star Wars theme, this delivers — but expect lengthy sessions and a steeper learning curve.
