Star Wars: Battle of Hoth, a fast-paced miniature battle board game from Days of Wonder, lets you command either the ferocious Imperial Army or the courageous Rebel Forces in the iconic Battle of Hoth from The Empire Strikes Back.
Utilizing the renowned Command & Color system, this game delivers cinematic and strategic battles across a frozen battlefield. Choose your faction, deploy troops, play command cards, and outmaneuver your opponent across 17 distinct scenarios, or engage in dynamic campaign modes where your choices carry forward into the next battle.
How to play?
On your turn, play Command Cards to activate units and determine movement or attack actions. Roll custom Attack dice to resolve combat. Terrain hexes and structure tiles dynamically affect positioning and tactics. Optionally, include Leader Cards to add iconic Star Wars characters and new tactical options.
Why it's recommended?
Perfect for 2–4 players, Battle of Hoth is easy to learn yet rich in strategy. With detailed miniatures, iconic scenarios, and variable campaigns, it’s accessible to both fans and strategy gamers—offering rapid engagement, replayability, and stunning thematic immersion.
Box contents:
• 1 double-sided game board
• 74 miniatures (3 AT-ATs, 9 Snowspeeders, 32 Snowtroopers, 24 Echo Base troopers, 4 Imperial probe droids, 2 Rebel artillery)
• 50 Command Cards
• 10 Support Cards
• 6 custom Attack dice
• 19 double-sided terrain hexes
• 3 structure tiles
• 16 tokens (6 medals, 10 badges)
• 4 cardholder sections
• 3 summary sheets
• Rulebook (English)
• Scenario booklet
• 4 campaign booklets
Product specifications:
Players: 2–4
Age: 8+
Playing Time: approx. 30 minutes
Designer(s): Richard Borg, Adrien Martinot
Publisher: Days of Wonder
Language: English (components and rules)
Release Date: August 2025
Box Weight: approx. 1.3 kg
Box Dimensions: approx. 30 × 22 × 6 cm