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Spy Tricks

Spy Tricks (orig. Trick of Spy) is a trick-taking game in which the players act as spies, trying to identify the only face-down card in the game.

Players

3-4

Time

?-?

Age

?+

Weight

1.33

Rating

6.50

Should this hit the table?

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Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with high frequency of interaction. Limited emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with high frequency of interaction. Limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

The game offers a high level of variability with different experiences each time it is played. The expansions available add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. There is deep strategic depth, allowing players to improve their strategy over time. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It is moderately easy to learn, providing a balance between accessibility and depth. Overall, Spy Tricks has a strong replayability score of 7.8.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Spy Tricks is 6, indicating a balanced mix of luck and strategy. The game outcome is influenced by both random elements and player decisions. While random elements like card draws play a notable role, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of luck through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, Spy Tricks strikes a good balance between luck and strategy, making it an engaging and enjoyable board game.

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Spy Tricks (orig. Trick of Spy) is a trick-taking game in which the players act as spies, trying to identify the only face-down card in the game.

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Credits

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Designers

1
Susumu Kawasaki

Artists

1
??? ?? (Tori Hasegawa)

Publishers

1
Kawasaki Factory

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