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What this is
Hide or hunt in this tactical game of cat and mouse. Players are trying to locate/capture a mysterious agent, who keeps track of their sneaking via a private map. Players can choose which side they wish to join.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–5
- Listed play time
- 60–90 minutes
- Minimum age
- 13 and up
- First published
- 2015
- Designer
- Emerson Matsuuchi
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Specter Ops
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.5/10
- Ease of teach5.7/10
- Gateway friendliness5.8/10
- Component quality5.9/10
- Table presence6.1/10
- Travel friendliness5.6/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate6.1SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle3.8FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.2Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.5Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate3.2LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate3.1SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal2.4No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table4.9Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
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