A board game of battles inspired by the Star Wars galaxy, Star Wars: Battle of Hoth thrusts players into command of the Imperial Army or the valiant Rebel forces.

Days of Wonder has announced the Star Wars: Battle of Hoth board game, a fast-paced miniatures battle board game based on one of the most iconic scenes of the Star Wars galaxy, from co-designers Richard Borg and Adrien Martinot.

Easy to learn and quick to play, Star Wars: Battle of Hoth offers dynamic battles that keep players engaged from start to finish. Based on Richard Borg’s intuitive Command & Color system, this board game thrusts players or a team of players into command of the relentless Imperial Army or the valiant Rebel forces. By strategically playing command cards, players maneuverer troops across the battlefield to outwit and attack the enemy.

With stunning visuals, detailed miniatures, and epic scenarios, the Star Wars: Battle of Hoth board game delivers an intense and cinematic experience.

“We focused on designing a cross-generational game experience, where players of all ages can enjoy a truly strategic and tactical game with a balanced playing time and unexpected twists” says co-designer Adrien Martinot. “This epic battle that opens the movie Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was a major inspiration for creating new rules and content, allowing us to offer a simple but extensive game” adds co-designer Richard Borg.

The Star Wars: Battle of Hoth board game features 17 unique and exciting scenarios, including “Target the Shield Generators”, where the Imperial player advances into firing position with their powerful AT-ATs to destroy the generators as the Rebel player valiantly fights to slow them down. The game also introduces two intricate campaigns, where the outcome of each battle influences which scenario is played next – and how it unfolds. Finally, players can enhance their decks with leader cards representing iconic movie characters, who provide more effective orders to troops on the battlefield.

The game features:

• 17 unique scenarios, including the iconic “Target the Shield Generator” battle
• 74 finely sculpted miniatures
• Six charismatic leaders to influence the conflict
• Two dynamic multi-scenario campaigns
• Team mode to play up to four players

Star Wars: Battle of Hoth is a standalone board game designed for 2-4 players aged eight and up and plays in 30 minutes. It includes one double sided board, 74 miniatures (three AT-ATs, nine snowspeeders, 32 snowtroopers, 24 Echo Base troopers, four Imperial probe droids and two Rebel artillery), 50 command cards, 10 support cards, six attack dice, 19 double-sided terrain hexes, three structure tiles, 16 tokens (six medals and 10 badges), four card holders, three summary sheets, one rules booklet, one scenario booklet and four campaign booklets.