
- 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: X-Wing Miniatures Game
2014
Rules assistance for Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – TIE Phantom Expansion Pack
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Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – TIE Phantom Expansion Pack is an expansion for Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game released in 2014 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jay Little, James Kniffen, Alex Davy, and Frank Brooks and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
Game description from the publisher: By adding a stygium crystal cloaking device to a modified V38 assault fighter that came equipped with both deflector shields and a hyperdrive, the developers of the TIE phantom created one of the most menacing starfighters in the galaxy! The TIE Phantom Expansion Pack brings this fearsome fighter to life in the Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game with new rules for cloaking that allow it to slip off opponents' sensors in the middle of battle. Imperial players will be able to further customize their phantoms with system and crew upgrades, so the Rebellion will never know what to expect. The TIE Phantom Expansion Pack includes one TIE phantom miniature, four ship cards, five upgrades, one maneuver dial, reference cards for its new rules, and all the tokens you need to bring your TIE phantom to battle!
Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – TIE Phantom 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: X-Wing Miniatures Game – TIE Phantom Expansion Pack is 20 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: X-Wing Miniatures Game – TIE Phantom 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: X-Wing Miniatures Game – TIE Phantom Expansion Pack has a complexity rating of 2.6 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: X-Wing Miniatures Game – TIE Phantom Expansion Pack belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point 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: X-Wing Miniatures Game – TIE Phantom Expansion Pack are: Jay Little, James Kniffen, Alex Davy, and Frank Brooks. 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: X-Wing Miniatures Game – TIE Phantom Expansion Pack as an expansion for Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game to use it. Check that your edition of Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.