Description
Star Wars: Armada is a board game for two players that features ships from the Star Wars universe. The game is set in the Star Wars: Armada universe and features ships from both the Imperial and Rebel fleets. The game is designed by James Kniffen and Christian T. Petersen and is published by Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, and Heidelberger Spieleverlag. The game is rated 14+ and is time-to-play 120 minutes.
Massive Star Destroyers fly to battle against Rebel corvettes and frigates. Banks of turbolasers unleash torrential volleys of fire against squadrons of X-wing and TIEs. Engineering teams race to route additional power to failing shields. Laser blasts and explosions flare across the battlefield. Even a single ship can change the tide of battle.
In
Star Wars: Armada, you assume the role of fleet admiral, serving with either the Imperial Navy or Rebel Alliance. You assemble your fleet and engage the enemy. Using the games unique maneuver tool, you steer your capital ships across the battlefield, even while squadrons of starfighters buzz around them. Then, as these ships exchange fire, its your job to issue the tactical commands that will decide the course of battle and, perhaps, the fate of the galaxy.
Maneuver ToolThe maneuver tool is one of the games most innovative features and adds a unique feel to the way your capital ships must accommodate for inertia as they maneuver through the stars.
It consists of a number of segments linked with hinges, which is used to plot the ship's course. More nimble ships are allowed to turn the ship further at each hinge.
Command StackArmada balances the awesome scale of the Star Wars galaxys ships and space warfare with intuitive ship designs and accessible rules for issuing commands and resolving combat that make for rich, engaging, and highly tactical play experiences.
Capital ships are extremely powerful war machines, but theyre also massive and sophisticated vessels that cant swiftly react to every development in the heat of battle. Accordingly, the key to flying these vessels effectively is learning how to plan ahead. You want to issue your commands in such a way that your crews will be ready to execute them at just the right times.
Each of your pre-painted capital ships has a command value, which determines how many commands it will have in its stack at any given point in time. During setup, you secretly build your initial command stack, selecting from any of four different commands, each of which provides a different advantage. Once you have locked your selections, you place the commands in your stack in the order of your choice. Then, during each round of game play, you secretly select and assign a new command to your ship, placing it at the bottom of your command stack, before you reveal the command at the top of your stack and gain its benefits.
Designed by: James Kniffen, Christian T. Petersen
Players: 2
Published by: Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Year Published: 2015
Recommended Ages: 14+
Time to Play: 120 minutes
AWARDS & HONORS
2016 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures/Collectible Card/Role Playing Game Nominee
2015 UK Games Expo Best Miniatures Game Winner
2015 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Two-players Nominee
2015 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Nominee
2015 Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game Nominee
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