
- BGG rank
- BGG #798
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Gears of War: The Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2011

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Star Wars: Imperial Assault – IG-88 Villain Pack is an expansion for Star Wars: Imperial Assault released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Corey Konieczka, Justin Kemppainen, Jonathan Ying, and Paul Winchester and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Bring the power of the dark side to life with Imperial Assault Villain Packs! The IG-88 Villain Pack contains a sculpted plastic figure to replace the token found in the Imperial Assault Core Set, depicting the renowned Droid assassin. In addition to this detailed figure, you’ll find new missions for both the Imperial Assault campaign game and the skirmish game, inviting you to enter the shifting junkyards of Ord Mantell or raise an army of Droids to rebel against the tyranny of the biologicals. With new missions, a detailed plastic figure, and key Command cards, this Villain Pack expands your sinister machinations in any game of Imperial Assault.
Star Wars: Imperial Assault – IG-88 Villain Pack 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 – IG-88 Villain Pack 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 Star Wars: Imperial Assault – IG-88 Villain Pack for ages 10 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 – IG-88 Villain 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: Imperial Assault – IG-88 Villain Pack belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 – IG-88 Villain Pack are: Corey Konieczka, Justin Kemppainen, Jonathan Ying, 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 – IG-88 Villain Pack 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.