Top Secret

Published 1985

Players distribute "bags" that hold secrets and bombs across an abstract representation of the world (there really is nothing remotely resembling a map, but placenames are present connected by a series of paths). Players must move their agents about the board (die rolls determine the number of spaces) collecting these bags (briefcases) and returning them to their home-headquarters (corner spaces). The object is to bring 10 secrets back to your headquarters and at least one of the first three bags you bring back must belong to an enemy. Bombs force you to remove 1/2 of the number of agent pawns you have on the board, thus reducing your chances of recovering secrets. Was rethemed and slightly altered later by the author as Spion & Spion and In Teufels Küche.

Mechanics

Deduction Memory Pick-up and Deliver Secret Unit Deployment

Categories

Deduction Memory

Designers

Alex Randolph

Publishers

Diset S. A. Jumbo
Top Secret

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Light — 1.46/5
Year
1985
BGG Rating
5.75
BGG Rank
#21341
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Top Secret supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Top Secret takes about 60 minutes.
Top Secret has a complexity rating of 1.46/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Top Secret is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Top Secret has a rating of 5.75/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 187 ratings. It is ranked #21341 overall.
Top Secret was designed by Alex Randolph. It was published in 1985.