Star Wars: Rebellion
Description
Relive the epic Star Wars saga in an asymmetrical strategy game designed for two players! Star Wars: Rebellion is the pinnacle of the cinematic experience brought to a tabletop game. One player takes command of the mighty Galactic Empire (brute force, massive units, board reveal), while the other leads the cunning Rebel Alliance (guerrilla warfare, secret objectives, fast movement). Asymmetry is the key: the Empire must find the secret Rebel base and destroy it before the Rebel Alliance accomplishes enough objectives. The central mechanic is the hiding of the Rebel base on one of 30+ planets, forcing the Empire to disperse its forces in a desperate game of deduction. Players send their iconic leaders (Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Mon Mothma) on secret missions or to initiate combat. Combat is tense and thematic, but victory is decided at the strategy table and in the mission phase. If you're looking for the best 2-player game ever created under the Star Wars license, combining miniatures warfare, high-level strategy, and the feeling of reliving the original trilogy, Rebellion is a must-buy. Prepare your fleets, choose your missions and decide the fate of the galaxy. May the Force be with you!
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How to play
The game takes place in a series of rounds divided into 3 phases: 1. Assignment Phase: Players secretly assign their leaders to missions or reserve them for combat. 2. Command Phase: Players take turns revealing and executing a mission with a leader, or moving fleets. The Empire tries to deduce where the Rebel base is; The Alliance tries to fulfill secret objectives. 3. Recovery Phase: The leaders return to the pool and the Rebel Alliance advances on its reputation track (victory condition). The Empire wins if they find and destroy the Rebel base. The Rebel Alliance wins if their reputation track meets the game time track (fulfilling enough secret objectives).
Why you might like it
Maximum thematic and epic immersion of Star Wars in a board game, The asymmetry of factions is perfect and the experience is completely different for each side, The deduction game of the Rebel base is tense and strategic. If you're looking for a two-player game with maximum thematic immersion, total asymmetry, and a constant sense of strategic tension, Star Wars: Rebellion offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
What to keep in mind
The game time is very long (3 to 4 hours), The combat can be very dependent on the dice, despite the strategy, The components are numerous and the setup is extensive.