# Maquis

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #844
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.19 / 5
- **Designers**: Jake Staines
- **Artists**: Ilya Baranovsky, Jake Staines, Mark Tuck
- **Publishers**: (Web published), Bad Taste Games, Boom Boom Games, GateOnGames, Giga Mech Games, Melmac Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Side Room Games, Treetato Studio
- **Categories**: Print & Play, Spies / Secret Agents, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love fast solo challenges and the tension of spy games.Quick and dynamic gameplayConstant and immersive tensionEasy to print and playRewarding tactical challengeCan be punishing with agent lossLimited to a single-player experienceRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to dive into a world of espionage and high tension! In Maquis, you take command of a resistance group in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. The goal is straightforward but the execution is perilous: you must carry out sabotage acts, such as blowing up trains and distributing underground newspapers, to free your homeland from the oppressors. But it's not as easy as it sounds.

The game utilizes a worker placement mechanic, where you position your agents at various points around town to complete missions. The catch? The city is crawling with Wehrmacht soldiers and Milice collaborators patrolling the streets. Every move is a calculated risk. If you're too bold and leave your agents exposed, they may be captured. The most tense moment occurs at the end of the day: if your agents cannot safely return to the safe house, they will be arrested and gone forever, severely hindering your chances of victory.

With quick sessions lasting about 20 to 30 minutes, Maquis is perfect for those seeking an intense tactical challenge without needing hours of commitment. It is a risk-management game where every decision carries weight. Do you prefer to play it safe and take your time, or risk your agents' lives to complete the mission quickly? The tension is constant, and the sense of urgency is what drives the experience. Additionally, as a Print & Play game, it is extremely accessible for anyone wanting to start playing immediately. If you enjoy war themes, espionage, and solo games that truly challenge your strategic thinking, Maquis is the perfect choice to test your leadership skills under pressure.

## FAQ
### Can I play with other people?
No, Maquis is an exclusively solo game, designed for a single player.

### How long does a game take?
Sessions are quite fast, averaging between 20 and 30 minutes.

### Is the game hard to learn?
The complexity is moderate (BGG weight 2.19). The rules are intuitive, but winning requires careful strategy.

### Do I need a lot of ink for the Print & Play?
Since it's a minimalist game, it doesn't require complex printing, making it very accessible.

### Is the game language-dependent?
Not really. There is very little text and most information is easily memorized.

### Who is this game for?
For solo game fans, WWII enthusiasts, and those who enjoy worker placement mechanics.

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