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Rules assistance for Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire
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- 14+
- Complexity 3.2/5
Rules assistant for Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire
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Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire is an expansion for Star Wars: Imperial Assault released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Todd Michlitsch, Tony Fanchi, and Paul Winchester and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: "Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the dark side." –Emperor Palpatine The Heart of the Empire expansion for Imperial Assault welcomes you to Coruscant, capital of the galaxy! This globe-spanning metropolis is the home of Emperor Palpatine and countless other beings. It is also the home of countless mysteries, including the location of an ancient artifact of incredible importance… Set forth on a new, highly replayable campaign of sixteen missions that explore every level of the world, from its glistening halls of power to its grimy underworld alleys. You'll find three new heroes ready to join the Rebellion, aided by the talented Force user Ahsoka Tano. You'll maneuver through the crowded city, pursued and confronted by Imperials at every turn. And you'll find the Emperor isn't the only major player working against you. The former Sith, Maul, has sent a Clawdite Shapeshifter to pursue the artifact, and any face in the crowd might hide the Shapeshifter's true identity. Altogether, Heart of the Empire expands your campaign and skirmish games with three heroes and thirteen other figures, including the massive AT-DP, baton-wielding Riot Troopers, and twin-gunned Sentry Droids. Coruscant comes to life with dozens of new map tiles and more than 130 cards. New energy shield and rubble tokens will throw a wrench in your opponent’s plans by modifying the battlefield, and new power tokens give you more control over your fate than ever before!
Editions
- Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Heart of the EmpireenFantasy Flight Games2017
- Star Wars: Assaut sur l'Empire – Au coeur de l'EmpirefrEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2017
- Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Im Herzen des ImperiumsdeFantasy Flight Games2017
- Star Wars: Imperium Atakuje W sercu ImperiumplFantasy Flight Games, Galakta2017
- Star Wars: Imperial Assault – El Corazón del ImperioesEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2017
- Star Wars: Assalto Imperiale – Il cuore dell'ImperoitFantasy Flight Games
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Galakta
Questions and answers
Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire is 60–90 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: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire 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: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire are: Todd Michlitsch, Tony Fanchi, and Paul Winchester. 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: Imperial Assault – Heart of the Empire as an expansion for Star Wars: Imperial Assault. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Star Wars: Imperial Assault to use it. Check that your edition of Star Wars: Imperial Assault is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.