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2015 Ranked #753

Specter Ops

Hidden-movement stealth game where an infiltrating agent completes secret objectives and escapes a high-security facility. Hunters use distinctive abilities and technology to narrow the search, while the agent relies on deception and tactical gear.

Strategy Games Deduction Fighting Grid Movement Hidden Movement

Players

2-5

Play time

60-120 min

Age

9+

Complexity

2.4/5

Rating

7.18

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.1/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.8/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.3/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

A secret agent of A.R.K. has infiltrated a top secret Raxxon facility, attempting to complete three mission objectives before they escape — but they are hunted by genetically modified Raxxon Hunters.

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A secret agent of A.R.K. has infiltrated a top secret Raxxon facility, attempting to complete three mission objectives before they escape — but they are hunted by genetically modified Raxxon Hunters. Players can choose which side they wish to join. Specter Ops is a sci-fi, stealth ops game of hidden movement that's similar to Scotland Yard. Players are trying to locate/capture a mysterious agent, who keeps track of their sneaking via a private map. The other players take control of unique characters who must use their wits, abilities and technology to help them hunt down this infiltrator. Items like flash grenades, scanners, and the like are at the disposal of this covert agent.

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All specifications (5)

Play and group

Players
2–5
Best with
2–5
Play time
60–120 min
Age
9+
Complexity
2.4/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

1
Emerson Matsuuchi

Artists

4
Steven Hamilton Chad Hoverter Emerson Matsuuchi David Richards

Publishers

1
Plaid Hat Games

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