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Covert

Players

2-4

Time

45-90

Age

13+

Weight

3

Rating

7.06

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.2

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation.

Replay value

Covert offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, multiple paths to victory, and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds additional content and gameplay elements. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement over time. The player interaction score is moderate. It scales well with different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, Covert has a strong replayability score of 7.7.

Luck profile

Covert has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

Control your network of spies, gather intel, and break codes in Covert, a game of tactical dice placement, set collection, and timing set in Cold War Europe. Players race to complete high risk Missions by deploying their agents and acquiring the necessary equipment, all while keeping an eye on the needs of future missions and the advances of rival agencies. Each round, players roll their hand of dice and in turn allocate them to different actions, like moving their Agents, acquiring Agency Cards, completing and acquiring new Missions, and more. Dice are placed on action circles that require players to place their dice numerically adjacent to dice that have already been placed, allowing for rival agencies to thwart their plans — but a good Agent always has a backup plan, and there are ways around everything that stands in your way. Covert combines simple concepts with a depth of play that allows players the freedom to combine special abilities and card combos to complete their Missions and overcome obstacles. Utilize your assets. Make your move. Don't let anyone stand in your way.

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