description Specter Ops Overview
Specter Ops is an asymmetric hidden-movement board game designed by Emerson Matsuuchi and published by Plaid Hat Games in 2015. One player controls an infiltrating agent who secretly moves through a corporate facility and attempts to complete objectives before escaping. The other players operate hunters who track the agent through sightings, deduction, and their characters' special abilities. A marked map records the agent's concealed route, making the game suited to groups that enjoy pursuit, bluffing, and tactical reasoning.
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Who is the publisher and designer of the board game Specter Ops?
Specter Ops was designed by Emerson Matsuuchi and published by Plaid Hat Games in 2015. Plaid Hat Games is well-known for producing highly thematic, asymmetric board games.
How does the hidden movement mechanic work in Specter Ops?
In Specter Ops, the infiltrating agent player secretly records their movement on a private notepad behind a screen. The opposing player acts as corporate security, trying to deduce the agent's exact location using line-of-sight tracking and item cards.
Does Specter Ops feature different agents with unique abilities?
Yes, the game includes multiple agents like the Ghost, Jakobe, and the Pixie, each with their own unique special abilities and stats. The guards also have distinct hunters with specialized skills that completely change how they track the infiltrator.
Are there any expansions available for Specter Ops?
Plaid Hat Games released a standalone expansion titled Specter Ops: Broken Crown in 2017. This expansion introduced two new agents, new guards, a new board map, and additional items to the base game.
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