Board game, Star Wars: The Card Game – Escape from Hoth

Star Wars

The Card Game – Escape from Hoth


  An expansion by Eric M. Lang

 2 Players   60 minutes   Medium 

  Hand Management, Variable Player Powers

  Card Game, Science Fiction, Movies / TV / Radio theme

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Description

In Star Wars: The Card Game – Escape from Hoth, the Rebel Alliance is in a tight spot. The Battle of Hoth has turned against them, and their base is under attack by Imperial snowtroopers and a fleet of Star Destroyers. With General Veers and his massive AT-AT walker closing in on the primary shield generator, it's up to heroes like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa to buy time for the Rebel evacuation. This expansion pack brings the excitement of the Star Wars universe to your tabletop, with new objective sets and units that will challenge you to think strategically and make the most of your cards. As the final Force Pack in "The Hoth Cycle", Escape from Hoth brings the balance of the Force to a dramatic close. The dark side gets a boost with three new objective sets, including one that introduces the Super Star Destroyer, Executor, and lets you deploy hired bounty hunters to hunt down the Rebel remnants. But don't count the light side out just yet – they've got some tricks up their sleeve, including a new Rebel Alliance version of Han Solo. With these new additions, the game takes on a fresh level of complexity and replayability, making it perfect for fans of the Star Wars franchise and card game enthusiasts alike. The normal complexity of the game rules makes it easy for people familiar with board games to pick up, and the 60-minute playtime means you can fit in a game even on a busy day. With its focus on hand management and variable player powers, Star Wars: The Card Game – Escape from Hoth requires you to think carefully about your next move and plan ahead. The game's designed by Eric M. Lang, a veteran game designer, and it shows in the way the different mechanics come together to create a rich and immersive experience. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking for a new challenge, Escape from Hoth is a great addition to the Star Wars: The Card Game series, and its release in 2013 marked an exciting new chapter in the franchise. So gather your cards, grab a friend, and get ready to experience the thrill of the Star Wars universe in a whole new way.

Expansion for

Star Wars: The Card Game
Star Wars

The Card Game

  2 Players

 30-60 minutes

 Medium 

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