Ace of Spies

Published 2012

A card game of stealth and sneakiness! Players act as spymasters, collecting sets of cards in order to complete missions. Only the greatest player will be declared The Ace Of Spies! By taking two cards at the start of each turn, you'll build up a selection of Agents, Tools, Intelligence and Locations that will allow you to hopefully finish more missions than everyone else. More missions mean more points - as long as they're complete! If they're left incomplete by the end of the game, they score negative points and pretty much ensure you're not going to win... Four separate decks are needed to play the game. The Mission Deck cards state what combinations are needed in order to complete a mission. The more specific the requirements the more points the completed mission is worth - some can be very difficult to finish but will prove very lucrative, but there's always the risk they'll count against you. The other decks represent three different cities - London, Paris and Berlin - and contain the Agents, Tools, Intelligence and Locations you'll need. Intervention cards can be used as instants and will allow you to turn the game in your favour (as long as you play them at the correct time. Should that all important card you require be lost in the discard piles, you may be able to retrieve it, but that'll come at a high cost. Between two and five spymasters can attempt to become the Ace of Spies! May the most devious and sneaky win!

Mechanics

Ace of Spies

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.6/5
Year
2012
BGG Rating
5.62
BGG Rank
#25917
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Ace of Spies supports 2 to 5 players.
A typical game of Ace of Spies takes about 30 minutes.
Ace of Spies has a complexity rating of 1.60/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Ace of Spies is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Ace of Spies has a rating of 5.62/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 88 ratings. It is ranked #25917 overall.
Ace of Spies was designed by Mark Rivera, Michael Fox (II). It was published in 2012.