# Purple Haze: Force Recon – Stingray

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 90-270 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Bernard Grzybowski, Srdjan Jovanovski
- **Artists**: Bartek Jędrzejewski, Łukasz Strupiechowski
- **Publishers**: PHALANX
- **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Modern Warfare, Vietnam War, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Chit-Pull System, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Events, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Storytelling

## Verdict
Loved Purple Haze? This expansion brings more of that tactical, cooperative action we love, with new missions and more challenge!Exciting new missionsExpands the base experienceMore tactics and challengeNew mechanics and specializationsRequires base gameShort campaign (3 missions)FOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you've already conquered the main campaign of Purple Haze, get ready for more action! Purple Haze: Force Recon – Stingray is an expansion that throws you right into a new 3-mission mini-campaign. Here, you'll lead a heavily armed Marine Force Recon team, ready for anything. The objective? Patrol the area, hunt down enemy units, and eliminate them ruthlessly, employing stealth tactics, ambushes, and all the air and ground support you can muster. This expansion introduces cool new features, like fresh movement mechanics and specializations for your Marines, along with an updated arsenal that will make combat even more tense and challenging. It's your chance to dive headfirst into high-stakes missions where every decision matters and survival is the prize. If you're looking for an intense cooperative experience with a touch of modern warfare and a narrative that grips you from start to finish, Stingray is the missing piece for your collection. Prepare for combat!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Purple Haze to play this expansion?
Yes! Stingray is an expansion and requires the base game Purple Haze to be played.

### How many missions does this expansion include?
Stingray adds a mini-campaign with 3 new missions.

### How long does it take to play a mission or the entire campaign?
The base game's playtime ranges from 90 to 270 minutes, and this expansion adds more content within that same spectrum, depending on player count and difficulty.

### Is it possible to play alone?
Absolutely! Just like the base game, this expansion is designed to offer a great solo experience.

### What's new in terms of gameplay?
The expansion introduces new movement mechanics, Marine specializations, and a refreshed arsenal, increasing the tactical depth.

### Is this expansion harder than the base game?
Yes, the expansion is known for offering a more tense and challenging experience, ideal for those who have already mastered the main game's mechanics.