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Fantasy Flight Games brings the chill of Hoth straight to the tabletop with Star Wars: Unlimited – Intro Battle: Hoth, the newest entry point into the galaxy-spanning trading card game. Available now for $19.99 USD, this frosty showdown captures all the pulse-pounding excitement of The Empire Strikes Back and turns it into a fast, focused two-player experience designed for beginners.
Inside the box, you’ll find everything needed to relive the legendary clash between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. Two complete 50-card decks, one led by the ever-determined Leia Organa and the other commanded by the menacing Darth Vader, are ready to play right out of the gate. You’ll also get a full-colour playmat depicting the ground and space arenas of Hoth, a detailed rulebook, and a pile of tokens to keep track of resources, actions, and attacks. It’s an all-in-one setup that’s quick to learn but deep enough to keep you coming back for “one more game.”
The goal is simple: destroy your opponent’s base before they destroy yours. Each turn, players draw cards, manage resources, and deploy units across two battlefronts, one on the icy ground below, the other in the star-speckled skies above. You’ll send starfighters screaming through space while opposing infantry units dig in to hold the line, striking a balance between offence and defence as you jockey for control of the planet. Every decision counts. Do you commit your strongest unit to crush your opponent’s front line, or hold resources for a surprise counterattack later? Victory isn’t determined solely by brute strength, but through timing, strategy, and the ability to read your opponent’s next move.
What makes this set really stand out is how well it captures the essence of Star Wars: Unlimited and condenses it into a single, approachable package. While new players can jump in with ease, veterans are sure to appreciate how the design stays true to the system’s strategic backbone. After mastering the basics, you can replay the decks endlessly or mix the cards into your broader collection to experiment with new combinations and tactics.
From gorgeous artwork that brings the icy battlefield to life, to lightning-fast pacing that keeps every match feeling like a miniature Star Wars movie, Intro Battle: Hoth is a perfect blend of strategy and spark. Whether leading a Rebel defence or commanding the full might of the Empire, this box delivers the thrill of battle and the satisfaction of victory, all without leaving the tabletop. So, grab your deck and rally your troops, because the fate of the galaxy is at stake!
