
- BGG rank
- BGG #898
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – The Force Awakens Core Set
- 2 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2015

Expansion for Star Wars: Armada
2015
Rules assistance for Star Wars: Armada – Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack
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Star Wars: Armada – Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack is an expansion for Star Wars: Armada released in 2015 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by James Kniffen and its main mechanics are Action Queue and Variable Phase Order.
Originally designed as an escort for larger Star Destroyers, the smaller Gladiator-class Star Destroyer measures roughly five-hundred meters and proved most effective as a long-range patrol ship deployed to the fringes of the galaxy. There, its brutal armament of turbolasers, concussion missiles, laser cannons, and TIE squadrons allowed it to quickly subjugate any local opposition to the Galactic Empire. The Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack introduces one detailed and pre-painted miniature that the expansion’s two ship cards allow you to add to your fleet as either a Gladiator I or Gladiator II. You’ll also find all the command dials and tokens that you need to bring your Star Destroyer to battle, along with ten upgrade cards that can enhance its attacks, allow it to move between attacks, and improve its accuracy.
Star Wars: Armada – Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack 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 Star Wars: Armada – Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack is 120 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 Star Wars: Armada – Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack for ages 14 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.
Star Wars: Armada – Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Star Wars: Armada – Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Action Queue and Variable Phase Order. 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 credited designers of Star Wars: Armada – Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack are: James Kniffen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Star Wars: Armada – Gladiator-class Star Destroyer Expansion Pack as an expansion for Star Wars: Armada. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Star Wars: Armada to use it. Check that your edition of Star Wars: Armada is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.