
- BGG rank
- BGG #88
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Star Wars: Imperial Assault
- 2–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Space Hulk (Fourth Edition): Disable the Shields
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Space Hulk (Fourth Edition): Disable the Shields is an expansion for Space Hulk (Fourth Edition) released in 2014 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
"Disable the Shields" scenario was published in White Dwarf issue 33 in September 2014.
Space Hulk (Fourth Edition): Disable the Shields supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Space Hulk (Fourth Edition): Disable the Shields is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Space Hulk (Fourth Edition): Disable the Shields for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Space Hulk (Fourth Edition): Disable the Shields belongs to these categories: Fighting, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Space Hulk (Fourth Edition): Disable the Shields as an expansion for Space Hulk (Fourth Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Space Hulk (Fourth Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Space Hulk (Fourth Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.