Post by Rhannon on Apr 3, 2013 23:08:10 GMT -9
... on Kickstarter.
Make your bid for global domination or fight to save the world in Spy or Die Trying, the game of base infiltration and espionage
The Game
Spy or Die Trying is an asymmetrical board game that pits agents of the Peace Enforcing Nations (PEN) against the might of the Secret World Order (SWORD)
If you join the SWORD, you’ll command a fortified base, complete with fanatical guards, mad scientists and trap-setting technicians to eliminate uninvited guests. Your objective is to develop a doomsday weapon and defend your secrets. Because in just 60 minutes the world could be yours!
As an agent of the PEN, you can play alone or with 2 other players. You must infiltrate the base, collect intelligence about the doomsday weapon and escape. You’ll be outnumbered and hunted, and you have only 60 minutes before the base goes into lockdown, sealing your fate and the fate of world! All you have is your wits, your unique talents and (of course) some cool spy gadgets to help you accomplish your mission.
The game features fast-paced combat and a unique stealth system that gives agents the option of using silence or violence to take on the base.
Time itself is a resource, agents can ‘spend time’ to accomplish a variety of actions (from breaching doors to sabotaging the base’s generator) but they must spend it with care – every minute takes the world closer to doomsday and victory for the SWORD.
It’s time to spy… or die trying!
The Product
Spy or Die Trying is a game for 2 to 4 players. One takes on the role of Base Defender the others are Intruders who play cooperatively against him.
The box set includes a full-colour rule book, game board, die-cut markers, secret agent profiles and dice. Card figures represent agents and minions in the game; metal miniatures will be available for players who want to take their espionage adventures to a higher level.
War Acre ( www.warmacre.com/ ) is an excellent independent producer that offers very good products ( www.wargamevault.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=2491&affiliate_id=206039 ).
Time ago I bought some its products (card buidings, tiles ...) because I'm always interested in modern settings and I was satisfied.
But now Warm Acre tries to produce this new board game about the 70'/80' spy stories setting using a kickstarter campaign.
There are not many games with this setting so this is a good opportunity, for those interested in the genre, to get this game and help a good independent producer.
This campaign is to produce a boxed game with quality components and some add-ons like metal miniatures ... There are various pledges' levels but I think it is interesting ( at least for me ) the P&P version ( 20 UK pound - about 30 U.S. $ - without shipping costs )
"PDF version of the rules to print out and play. You will receive this version of the game long before the printed version will be available! We will also send you a PDF of each of the expansion rules unlocked by the stretch goals too."
I asked to Gavin Tyler what it includes ( if only the rules or even all components ) and he told me that this version also includes all components (game board, markers ... paper minis ... all reformatted for a home printing ) and possibly all the add-ons ( PDF ) unlocked by the campaign.
It is a good game ( Warm Acre is a guarantee for a good quality level imho ), it is a good setting, it is a P&P product ( also ) and a good independent producer needs a little help ...
Make your bid for global domination or fight to save the world in Spy or Die Trying, the game of base infiltration and espionage
The Game
Spy or Die Trying is an asymmetrical board game that pits agents of the Peace Enforcing Nations (PEN) against the might of the Secret World Order (SWORD)
If you join the SWORD, you’ll command a fortified base, complete with fanatical guards, mad scientists and trap-setting technicians to eliminate uninvited guests. Your objective is to develop a doomsday weapon and defend your secrets. Because in just 60 minutes the world could be yours!
As an agent of the PEN, you can play alone or with 2 other players. You must infiltrate the base, collect intelligence about the doomsday weapon and escape. You’ll be outnumbered and hunted, and you have only 60 minutes before the base goes into lockdown, sealing your fate and the fate of world! All you have is your wits, your unique talents and (of course) some cool spy gadgets to help you accomplish your mission.
The game features fast-paced combat and a unique stealth system that gives agents the option of using silence or violence to take on the base.
Time itself is a resource, agents can ‘spend time’ to accomplish a variety of actions (from breaching doors to sabotaging the base’s generator) but they must spend it with care – every minute takes the world closer to doomsday and victory for the SWORD.
It’s time to spy… or die trying!
The Product
Spy or Die Trying is a game for 2 to 4 players. One takes on the role of Base Defender the others are Intruders who play cooperatively against him.
The box set includes a full-colour rule book, game board, die-cut markers, secret agent profiles and dice. Card figures represent agents and minions in the game; metal miniatures will be available for players who want to take their espionage adventures to a higher level.
War Acre ( www.warmacre.com/ ) is an excellent independent producer that offers very good products ( www.wargamevault.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=2491&affiliate_id=206039 ).
Time ago I bought some its products (card buidings, tiles ...) because I'm always interested in modern settings and I was satisfied.
But now Warm Acre tries to produce this new board game about the 70'/80' spy stories setting using a kickstarter campaign.
There are not many games with this setting so this is a good opportunity, for those interested in the genre, to get this game and help a good independent producer.
This campaign is to produce a boxed game with quality components and some add-ons like metal miniatures ... There are various pledges' levels but I think it is interesting ( at least for me ) the P&P version ( 20 UK pound - about 30 U.S. $ - without shipping costs )
"PDF version of the rules to print out and play. You will receive this version of the game long before the printed version will be available! We will also send you a PDF of each of the expansion rules unlocked by the stretch goals too."
I asked to Gavin Tyler what it includes ( if only the rules or even all components ) and he told me that this version also includes all components (game board, markers ... paper minis ... all reformatted for a home printing ) and possibly all the add-ons ( PDF ) unlocked by the campaign.
It is a good game ( Warm Acre is a guarantee for a good quality level imho ), it is a good setting, it is a P&P product ( also ) and a good independent producer needs a little help ...