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Our Verdict
If you love investigation and tactical action, this expansion will keep you glued to the game.
Highlights
- Engaging setting
- Strong narrative
- Stunning art
- Tactical challenge
- Fun cooperative
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Detective focus
- Medium playtime
- Moderate complexity
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If you’ve already plunged into the dark streets of Los Angeles with the base game Detective – City of Angels, the Single Case Pack: Cloak & Daggered expansion will take you even further. The case, designed by Lara Wright and illustrated by Roland MacDonald, presents a Russian espionage plot and G‑Men agents that put Jack Sonin’s death into doubt. You and your detective team must gather clues, interrogate suspects, and use action cards to advance through the cooperative scenario.
The expansion keeps the same area‑movement and action‑point mechanics but adds a traitor element that raises the tension: someone on the team might be sabotaging the investigation. Playtime ranges from 60 to 90 minutes, perfect for those who enjoy medium‑difficulty challenges without long sessions. Components are the same as the base game, with additional case‑specific cards and tokens.
The artwork is striking, capturing the noir atmosphere of a 1950s crime film, and the narrative is dense, full of dialogue and twists that make you feel part of a crime‑film script. If you love investigation, tactical action, and a hint of betrayal, this expansion is a worthwhile upgrade. Just remember you need the base game to play, and the ideal audience is detective fans who aren’t afraid of a touch of complexity.
In short, Cloak & Daggered delivers an independent case that expands the beloved universe of Detective – City of Angels, adding more mystery, strategy, and cooperative fun.
The expansion keeps the same area‑movement and action‑point mechanics but adds a traitor element that raises the tension: someone on the team might be sabotaging the investigation. Playtime ranges from 60 to 90 minutes, perfect for those who enjoy medium‑difficulty challenges without long sessions. Components are the same as the base game, with additional case‑specific cards and tokens.
The artwork is striking, capturing the noir atmosphere of a 1950s crime film, and the narrative is dense, full of dialogue and twists that make you feel part of a crime‑film script. If you love investigation, tactical action, and a hint of betrayal, this expansion is a worthwhile upgrade. Just remember you need the base game to play, and the ideal audience is detective fans who aren’t afraid of a touch of complexity.
In short, Cloak & Daggered delivers an independent case that expands the beloved universe of Detective – City of Angels, adding more mystery, strategy, and cooperative fun.
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Categories
Families
Publisher
Van Ryder Games
Designer
Alara Cameron
Artist
Roland MacDonald
What is the playtime?
The game takes between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on players’ experience and case complexity.
How many players?
1 to 5 players can join, but the experience is richer in groups of 3 to 5.
What is the complexity level?
The expansion maintains the medium complexity of the base game, with movement, action points, and a traitor mechanic that demands focus.
What components are needed?
The same components as the base game, plus case‑specific cards and tokens included in the expansion.
Who is the target audience?
Detective fans, cooperative gamers, and those who enjoy mystery and strategy, especially if they’ve played the base game.
Do I need a translation to play?
Yes, the expansion is in English; a full translation eases text comprehension but is not strictly required.
How does this expansion differ from others?
It offers an independent case with Russian espionage and G‑Men agents, unlike other expansions that may focus on local crimes or more general themes.