
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,156
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Stars of Akarios
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2022

Expansion for Star Wars: Imperial Assault
Rules assistance for Star Wars: Imperial Assault – R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally Pack
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Star Wars: Imperial Assault – R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally Pack is an expansion for Star Wars: Imperial Assault released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Paul Winchester and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Role Playing.
From the earliest days of the Rebellion, and even before, two Droids have been at the heart of dramatic events across the galaxy. Their actions have even helped to shape events on a galactic scale. These Droids are R2-D2 and C-3PO, and you can introduce these iconic Droids to your games of Imperial Assault with this expansion! Like other Ally Packs, the R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally Pack offers essential new cards and missions for both the campaign and skirmish games, alongside two detailed plastic figures required for fielding R2-D2 and C-3PO in Imperial Assault tournaments. For the skirmish game, this expansion offers Command cards that open powerful new strategies and a new skirmish map with two unique missions. The Rebel heroes in a campaign game also gain a new side mission and the ability to field these two plucky Droids as allies. This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Imperial Assault Core Set is required to play. Includes missions that require the Twin Shadows expansion.
Star Wars: Imperial Assault – R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally 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 – R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally Pack is 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 – R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally 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: Imperial Assault – R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally Pack has a complexity rating of 3.0 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 – R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally Pack belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Role Playing. 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 – R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally Pack are: 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 – R2-D2 and C-3PO Ally 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.