# Star Wars: Rebellion – Rise of the Empire ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2017 - **BGG Rating**: 8.9 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 180-240 min - **Weight**: 3.69 / 5 - **Designers**: Corey Konieczka - **Artists**: Adam Burn, Adam Lane, Alejandro Mirabal, Alex Tooth, Ameen Naksewee, Anthony Devine, Audrey Hotte, Ben Zweifel, Borja Pindado Arribas, Darren Tan, David Auden Nash, Henning Ludvigsen, Ignacio Bazán Lazcano, Jeff Lee Johnson, Jennifer S. Lange, Joel Hustak, Justin Adams, Maciej Rebisz, Magali Villeneuve, Mariusz Gandzel, Mark Molnar, Matt Bradbury, Matthew Starbuck, Matthew Stawicki, Mike Nash, Nicholas Stohlman, Ryan Barger, Ryan Valle, Sergey Glushakov, Siim Rimm, Tiziano Baracchi, VIKO, Vlad Ricean, Von Caberte, WiL Springer, Zach Graves - **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos, Geekach LLC, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction, Wargame - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Team-Based Game ## Verdict The ultimate upgrade for those wanting to live a Star Wars movie at the table!Absolute thematic immersionHuge variety of new leadersMuch more cinematic combatHigh-quality componentsRequires the base gameIncreases playtimeHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description If you thought you had experienced the peak of the Galactic Civil War with the base Rebellion game, get ready for an extra dose of adrenaline and cinematic drama! The 'Rise of the Empire' expansion arrives to add that special spice, drawing heavy inspiration from the events of Rogue One. You know that feeling of a suicide mission to steal crucial plans? Well, now it's part of your strategy. With this expansion, the board gains new layers of depth. You can take control of iconic heroes like Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor for infiltration missions, or command the relentless Director Krennic and his Death Troopers to crush any resistance. The Empire gains new tools of oppression, while the Rebellion receives new tactics to confuse Imperial forces with false orders and surprise attacks. Even Jabba the Hutt makes an appearance to conduct his shady business, proving the galaxy is a dangerous place for everyone. In terms of content, the package is robust: it features eight new leaders that completely change the game dynamic, over a hundred new cards bringing unprecedented situations, and an arsenal of 36 plastic miniatures that give battles an incredible visual flair. New vehicles like Nebulon-B frigates and TIE Strikers enter the fray, alongside new dice and target markers. The standout feature is the 'cinematic' combat system, making confrontations much more intense and thematic. If you are looking to expand replayability and want to feel like you are actually directing a Star Wars movie on your tabletop, this expansion is the upgrade your setup has been waiting for! ## How to Play Objective of the Game In Star Wars: Rebellion – Rise of the Empire, players take on the roles of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. The Rebels aim to inspire hope across the galaxy by completing objectives and advancing the Reputation Marker to meet the Timer Marker. The Empire seeks to crush the Rebellion by locating and destroying the hidden Rebel Base or eliminating all Rebel units in its system. The game ends when one of these victory conditions is met. Preparation (Setup) Follow these steps to set up the game: Leaders: Take the 4 leaders without a Recruit Symbol and place them in the faction sheet leader pool. Tokens: Place the Timer Marker on 1 and the Reputation Marker on 14. Missions: Find the 4 starting mission cards with the arrow symbol and set them aside. Deployment: The Empire deploys first. Place at least 1 ground unit in each Imperial system. Units can be placed in any system with an Imperial loyalty or subjugation marker. Objectives: Shuffle 4 random Stage III Objective Cards and the Stage III "Death Star Plan" Objective Card together. Repeat for Stage II and Stage I, placing them on top of each other to form the Objective Deck. Tactics: Place the Ground Tactic Cards and Space Tactic Cards near the faction sheet. Mission Deck: Gather mission cards with a star symbol to create the Project Deck. Shuffle all mission cards with a Darth Vader symbol, leader portrait, or Death Star icon to form the Mission Deck. Probe Deck: Shuffle the probe deck and reveal cards until 3 Rebel and 5 Imperial systems are drawn. Place loyalty markers on Rebel systems and subjugate the first 2 Imperial systems. Rebel Base: Select a probe card and slide it facedown under "Location" at the Rebel Base. Draw Cards: Draw 2 mission cards to add to your starting 4, forming your Mission Hand. Draw 1 objective card and 2 non-recruit action cards, resolving their immediate effects. Game Flow The game is played in three main phases: Assignment Phase: The Rebel player assigns 1 or 2 leaders to missions, ensuring their skills match or exceed the mission requirements. Unassigned leaders can be used later in the Command Phase. Command Phase: Players alternate turns, performing one of three actions: Reveal Mission, Activate System, or Pass. Missions can be opposed by the opponent if they have a leader in the same system. Refresh Phase: Return uncaptured leaders to their pools, draw new mission and probe cards, advance the timer marker, and resolve any icons at its new position. Actions and How to Play During the Command Phase, players can perform the following actions: Reveal Mission: Reveal a facedown mission card and send the assigned leader(s) to the chosen system. Oppose the mission if it says "Attempt" and roll dice based on leader skills. Activate System: Place a leader with tactic values into a system to activate it. Move units from adjacent systems and resolve combat if enemy units are present. Pass: Skip your turn for the rest of the phase but can still use leaders to oppose missions or join combats. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when one of the following conditions is met: Rebels Win: The Reputation Marker and Timer Marker occupy the same space. Empire Wins: Imperial units remain in a system containing the revealed Rebel Base or destroy the Rebel Base with a Death Star. Tips for Winning Rebels: Focus on completing objectives to advance the Reputation Marker quickly. Keep your base hidden and avoid direct confrontations with the Empire. Empire: Use your superior forces to hunt down the Rebel Base. Subjugate systems to limit Rebel movement and resources. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. ## FAQ ### Can I play this expansion without the base game? No, definitely not! It is an expansion and requires the original Star Wars: Rebellion game to function. ### Does the expansion make the game much harder? It adds complexity and new tactical options, which might shift the balance, but the focus is on increasing variety and immersion. ### How many players can play? The expansion follows the base game structure, being ideal for 2 to 4 players (divided into teams). ### How long does a game last with the new content? Prepare for long sessions! Estimated playtime can increase to the 3-4 hour range due to the new depth. ### Are the miniatures good quality? Yes, the expansion includes 36 new plastic miniatures that are a highlight of the game's visual appeal. ### Do I need to know a lot about Rogue One to play? It's not mandatory, but if you know the movie, you'll have much more fun with the references and new characters. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Rejoga**: R$ 499,98 (/partner/go.php?p=rejoga&g=2680&u=https%3A%2F%2Frejoga.com.br%2Fanuncio%2Fe5b367ea-edbd-4ed5-b234-d77a83b4ba13%3Forigem%3Dboardgamesbot) ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 25.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=725151&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 31.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4887336&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.27 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6723949&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.27 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1665942&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=936667&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4820953&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4801884&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 42.83 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1665940&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 44.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5023790&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 47.61 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1053066&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/20765/star-wars-rebellion-rise-of-the-empire?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com