Play through the iconic Battle of Hoth, either as a standalone skirmish or a campaign where wins and losses affect the next mission.
Days of Wonder has announced an upcoming Battle of Hoth board game. The game will be a fast-paced miniatures game, obviously set on the ice planet Hoth from the Star Wars universe. The battle is easily one of the most iconic and memorable battles in all of cinema, from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. And now, you can your friends can play through and see how well you’d fare if you were in charge.
Battle of Hoth Overview
The Battle of Hoth board game will be set on the Command and Colors system. In this system, players take turns choosing command cards. These cards will activate their units, decide how they move and attack and many other actions as well.
Throughout the campaign, players will be able to play through seventeen different scenarios. These missions can be played as single one-shot games for a quick game that won’t take even an hour. Alternatively, more hardcore fans can dive into the full narrative campaign.
In the campaign mode, players can choose leader cards from six memorable characters. Additionally, they’ll be able to play through two separate multi-scenario campaigns. Within each scenario a players wins and losses will affect the following battles. This gives each decision lasting effects that could be felt throughout the entire campaign!
Days of Wonder has also given us games like Heat, Ticket to Ride, Five Tribes, Small World, Shadows Over Camelot, and tons more. They’re a gaming company with a long history of success. So it’s a safe bet this will follow suit. If you’re a fan of Star Wars in general, then Battle of Hoth is certainly going to be a game to keep on your radar.
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