8.4
rating
Ludopedia
7.8
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love Star Wars and miniature combat, you'll enjoy the TIE Defender pack!
Highlights
- Fast tactical combat
- High‑quality components
- Accessible expansion
Keep in mind
- Short playtime
- Requires base game
Rules manual not indexed yet
Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.
About the game
What you do in a play session
The TIE Defender Expansion Pack for the X‑Wing Miniatures Game brings an Imperial fighter that, before the Battle of Endor, was already considered the galaxy’s most advanced ship. It adds shields, a hyperdrive, and more powerful armaments than the standard TIE Fighter, and it boasts three points each in attack, agility, hull, and shields. Imperial pilots who command it receive cannon and missile upgrades, plus elite talents that further boost its combat effectiveness. The expansion includes a miniature, four ship cards, a maneuver dial, battle tokens, and five upgrade cards—among them a pair of elite talents that make the TIE Defender a true predator in fast‑paced dogfights. The game keeps the Action Queue and Simultaneous Action Selection mechanics, but adds Point‑to‑Point Movement and Enclosure, creating direct confrontations in restricted zones. Two‑player games, lasting about 20 minutes, offer a balance of strategy and action with accessible rules yet enough depth for those who enjoy tactical battles. If you love Star Wars, miniatures, and games that blend planning and quick decision‑making, this pack is a worthwhile addition.
Expansion for
Published additional content
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
BEST
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Loading playlist...
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Finding best prices...
Prices unavailable at this time.
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer
Alex Davy, Frank Brooks, James Kniffen, Jay Little
Artist
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime with the TIE Defender expansion?
The game lasts about 20 minutes, keeping the fast pace of the X‑Wing Miniatures Game.
How many players is the expansion designed for?
It is designed for two‑player games, just like the base game.
What are the main components included?
A TIE Defender miniature, four ship cards, a maneuver dial, battle tokens, and five upgrade cards, including elite talents.
Does the expansion add new rules to the base game?
No, it keeps the existing rules and adds new pieces and upgrade cards.
Which game mechanics are most prominent in the expansion?
Action Queue, simultaneous action selection, point‑to‑point movement, and Enclosure, which intensifies confrontations.
Do I need any additional components to use the expansion?
Yes, you need the base X‑Wing Miniatures Game to play with the expansion.