Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Tyrants of Lothal

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment · Board game · 2018
2–5 · best 5 60–120 min Weight 3.3/5
9.2 rating Ludopedia
8.5 rating BGG
9.2 rating Ludopedia
8.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you're already a fan of Star Wars: Imperial Assault and love the Rebels universe, this expansion is a must-have upgrade for your galactic adventures!

Highlights
  • New heroes and villains
  • Engaging mini-campaign
  • Rebels series integration
  • More skirmish content
  • Expands replayability
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Language dependent
  • Better with add-on packs
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Tyrants of Lothal is an expansion that plunges you headfirst into the Star Wars Rebels universe, bringing a super engaging mini-campaign and a ton of new content for your games. Get ready to recruit new heroes, face iconic enemies, and explore never-before-seen scenarios, all with the quality we've come to expect from Imperial Assault. The big draw here is the six-part mini-campaign, which can be played standalone for a more focused experience or, if you're ambitious, integrated into a larger campaign to further expand your galactic saga.

In this expansion, you join the crew of the Ghost, straight from the animated series, to face epic challenges. Your adversaries are none other than the cunning Grand Admiral Thrawn, the rogue Hondo Ohnaka, and the formidable Tyrants of Lothal. Beyond the main campaign, Tyrants of Lothal also supercharges the skirmish mode, adding new characters ready for tactical combat. What's cool is that the mini-campaign is designed to be expanded with side missions, which come in associated ally and villain packs (like Thrawn, Ezra and Kanan, Sabine and Zeb, and Hondo), each with their own story epilogues. Even Hera and Chopper have some integration, even without a dedicated epilogue. If you're a Star Wars fan and already enjoy Imperial Assault, this expansion is a treasure trove for diving even deeper into the galaxy.
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Components: Miniatures Game: Star Wars Imperial Assault Mechanism: Campaign Games Movies: Star Wars
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment
Designer Brandon Perdue, Todd Michlitsch, Tony Fanchi
Artist Adam Lane, Adam Schumpert, Alberto Bontempi, Ameen Naksewee, Andreia Ugrai, Angela Sung, Audrey Hotte, Aurore Folny, Daniel Taylor, Darren Tan, David Auden Nash, Grzegorz Bobrowski, Henning Ludvigsen, Jake Murray, Jason Juta, Jenn Tran, Kate Laird, Marius Bota, Mark Molnar, Martin de Diego Sádaba, Nasrul Hakim, Priscilla Kim, Richard Wright, Tony Foti, VIKO
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the Star Wars: Imperial Assault base game to play Tyrants of Lothal?
Yes, Tyrants of Lothal is an expansion and requires the Star Wars: Imperial Assault base game to be played. It adds content and scenarios but is not a standalone game.
How many players can participate, and what's the average game duration?
The expansion maintains the base game's setup, supporting 2 to 5 players. A mini-campaign or skirmish game can last between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on the scenario and the number of players.
What's the complexity level of this expansion?
Like the base game, Tyrants of Lothal is considered a medium to high complexity game (BGG weight 3.33/5). It retains the tactical and strategic mechanics, making it more suitable for players with some experience in board games.
Does the Tyrants of Lothal expansion have significant language dependency?
Yes, the expansion has high language dependency. There's a fair amount of text on mission cards, character abilities, and rules, making a good understanding of English (or a translation) essential to fully enjoy the experience.
Can I integrate the mini-campaign into other Imperial Assault campaigns?
Absolutely! The six-part mini-campaign in Tyrants of Lothal can be played independently or, for the more adventurous, integrated into a larger Star Wars: Imperial Assault campaign, further enriching the narrative and challenges.
Which Star Wars Rebels characters appear in the expansion?
You'll find heroes from the Ghost crew and face iconic villains like Grand Admiral Thrawn and Hondo Ohnaka, in addition to the Tyrants of Lothal themselves. Other characters like Ezra, Kanan, Sabine, Zeb, Hera, and Chopper also make appearances, especially if you have the corresponding ally and villain packs.