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Star Wars: Imperial Assault – The Bespin Gambit is an expansion for Star Wars: Imperial Assault released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Todd Michlitsch, Justin Kemppainen, and Jonathan Ying and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Role Playing.
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About the game
From the publisher: The Bespin Gambit is a new expansion for Imperial Assault! The effects of the Galactic Civil War can be felt on every planet of the Star Wars galaxy. On industrialized planets, the inhabitants may be forced to work in brutal conditions, slaves to the construction of the Imperial war machine. Other worlds may be torn by war as legions of Stormtroopers and massive assault walkers squelch any dissension against the Empire’s rule. On other planets, however, the war is fought in secret, in the shadows of dark alleys, disused conference rooms, and secret meetings. Information is exchanged between faceless Rebel spies, even as the terrifying Imperial Security Bureau searches for their undercover foes. Now, The Bespin Gambit brings this shadow war to your games of Imperial Assault. In The Bespin Gambit, you’ll find a wealth of new content to take your campaigns and skirmishes into the ritzy hotels and industrial underworks of Cloud City. Iconic characters like Bossk and Lando Calrissian join the game for the first time, gorgeous new map tiles portray some of the most memorable Cloud City locations, while new companions and a new condition change the flow every game. With two new Rebel heroes, one new Imperial class, new items, a new mini-campaign, and a new focus on your Spy characters, The Bespin Gambit offers an indispensable bonus to every Imperial Assault player.
Editions
- Star Wars: Imperial Assault – The Bespin GambitenFantasy Flight Games2016
- Star Wars: Assaut sur l'Empire – Le Gambit de BespinfrEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2016
- Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Riskantes Spiel auf BespindeFantasy Flight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag2016
- Star Wars: Assalto Imperiale – L'Azzardo di BespinitAsterion Press, Fantasy Flight Games2016
- Star Wars: Imperium Atakuje – Bespiński GambitplFantasy Flight Games, Galakta2016
- Star Wars: Imperial Assault – El Gambito de BespinesEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2016
Categories
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Galakta
- Asterion Press
Questions and answers
Star Wars: Imperial Assault – The Bespin Gambit 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 – The Bespin Gambit is 60–120 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: Imperial Assault – The Bespin Gambit 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 – The Bespin Gambit has a complexity rating of 3.3 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 – The Bespin Gambit belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. 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 – The Bespin Gambit are: Todd Michlitsch, Justin Kemppainen, and Jonathan Ying. 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 – The Bespin Gambit 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.