NEW Kenner -Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back - Hoth Ice Planet Retro Board Game

• BASED ON A CLASSIC STAR WARS GAME: This retro board game is based on the Star Wars the Empire Strikes Back Ice Planet Hoth game by Kenner, released in 1980

• EXCLUSIVE LUKE SKYWALKER (SNOWSPEEDER) FIGURE: Attention Star Wars fans and collectors! The Star Wars Hoth Ice Planet Adventure board game comes with an exclusive Luke Skywalker (Snowspeeder) figure

• DEFEAT DARTH VADER: Win battles against 4 Imperial enemies: Stormtrooper, Probot, AT-AT, and Boba Fett. Earn enough Force to defeat the final foe, Darth Vader to win the game

• MILLENNIUM FALCON TOKENS: Move around the gameboard using one of the 4 Millennium Falcon tokens, or use the Snowspeeder token

• GREAT GIFT FOR STAR WARS FANS: The retro Star Wars game makes a great gift for Star Wars fans and collectors of Star Wars memorabilia; This board game is for ages 8 and up, for 2-4 players

Manufacturer: Hasbro Gaming

Series: Star Wars Retro Collection

Theme: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Hoth Ice Planet Adventure

Item Number: E9385

UPC: 0630509931873

Players: 2-4

Age Recommendation: 8 years and up

Game Time: Approximately 30-45 minutes

Dimensions: 46 cm x 23 cm x 4 cm

Package Contents: Game board, Luke Skywalker (Snowspeeder) action figure, 4 Millennium Falcon tokens, 1 Snowspeeder token, cards, dice, and game instructions

Objective: Travel around Hoth, collect Force points by battling Imperial enemies, and be the first to defeat Darth Vader.

Setup: Each player chooses a Millennium Falcon token and places it on the Start space. Shuffle the Force cards and place them face down. Place enemy tokens on their designated spaces.

Taking Turns: On your turn, roll the dice and move your token the indicated number of spaces in any direction. Follow the instructions on the space where you land.

Battles: When landing on an enemy space, you must battle that enemy. Roll the dice to determine your Force strength. If your roll plus any Force cards you have meets or exceeds the enemy's strength, you win the battle and earn Force points.

Enemies (in order of increasing difficulty):

1. Stormtrooper - Easiest to defeat, rewards 1 Force point

2. Imperial Probe Droid (Probot) - Requires more Force, rewards 2 Force points

3. AT-AT Walker - Difficult opponent, rewards 3 Force points

4. Boba Fett - Very challenging, rewards 4 Force points

Facing Darth Vader: Once a player has collected at least 6 Force points, they may attempt to defeat Darth Vader by landing on his space and winning a final battle. The first player to defeat Vader wins the game.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is the second film in the original Star Wars trilogy, released in 1980. Often regarded by fans as the best film in the Star Wars saga, it continues the story of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo as they battle the evil Galactic Empire.

The planet Hoth features prominently in the film's opening sequences. A remote ice planet, Hoth served as the location for the Rebel Alliance's Echo Base after they were forced to evacuate their previous headquarters. The harsh, frozen landscape of Hoth presents numerous challenges for the Rebels, including adapting their equipment to function in extreme cold and dealing with dangerous native creatures like the wampa ice creature.

The Battle of Hoth, depicted in the film, is one of the most iconic sequences in Star Wars history. The Imperial forces, led by Darth Vader, discover the Rebel base and launch a full-scale ground assault using massive AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport) walkers. The Rebels deploy snowspeeders, including one piloted by Luke Skywalker, in a desperate attempt to delay the Imperial advance while they evacuate their base.

This board game captures the adventure and excitement of the Hoth sequences from The Empire Strikes Back, allowing players to relive this classic Star Wars moment in tabletop form.

The original Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Hoth Ice Planet Adventure Game was produced by Kenner in 1980, following the release of the second Star Wars film. Kenner, which held the Star Wars toy license from 1977 until the late 1980s, created numerous toys, action figures, and games based on the popular film series.

This modern recreation is part of Hasbro's "Retro Collection" initiative, which aims to capture the nostalgia of classic Star Wars merchandise. Hasbro acquired Kenner in the 1990s and now holds the rights to produce Star Wars toys and games.

The Retro Collection recreates vintage Star Wars products with careful attention to their original designs, packaging, and play patterns, allowing both new fans and those who grew up with the original releases to experience these classic items. The recreation features the same artwork, game mechanics, and aesthetic as the 1980 release, with some minor updates for modern production standards.

The inclusion of an exclusive Luke Skywalker (Snowspeeder) action figure made in the style of the original Kenner 3.75-inch figures adds to the collectible appeal of this game, making it not just a playable board game but also a meaningful piece of Star Wars merchandising history.

Nostalgic Appeal: This retro board game appeals strongly to those who remember the original release from 1980, as well as Star Wars collectors interested in vintage-style merchandise.

Exclusive Figure: The included Luke Skywalker (Snowspeeder) figure is exclusive to this game and made in the style of the original Kenner action figures, giving it added value for action figure collectors.

Display Potential: Beyond its playability as a board game, many collectors purchase this item as a display piece, showcasing it alongside other Star Wars collectibles or vintage-inspired items.

Limited Availability: As part of the Retro Collection series, this game may be produced in more limited quantities than standard current Star Wars merchandise, potentially increasing its future collectible value.

Original Vs. Reproduction: While original 1980 Kenner Hoth board games in good condition can command high prices on the collector market, this faithful reproduction offers an affordable alternative that captures the same nostalgic experience while being new and complete.

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

Estimated Delivery Time: 3-5 business days for standard shipping; 1-2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.

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