Queen of Spies

Salt & Pepper Games · Board game · 2026
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Love solo games with an espionage theme and a touch of WWI? Queen of Spies puts you in charge of a secret network with decisions that shape the story.

Highlights
  • Deep narrative immersion
  • Constant espionage tension
  • Decisions with real impact
  • Flexible chapter format
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Purely solo experience
  • Card and management focus
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Step into the shoes of Alice, a former journalist turned spymaster, in "Queen of Spies." This solo game plunges you into occupied Belgium during World War I, where you command a secret network of agents from the quiet town of Saint-François de Sales. Your mission? Recruit and train courageous operatives, deploy them on daring missions to gather crucial intelligence, and disrupt enemy plans before time runs out. Each story unfolds across three tense chapters, with each chapter taking around 20 minutes to complete. Finishing a full story offers a captivating, hour-long narrative experience, perfect for those seeking cinematic thrills in a flexible format. Your decisions drive the plot: who you trust, where you strike, and how you react when things go awry. Every move carries weight, each operative is vital, and the fate of your entire operation might hinge on a single play. "Queen of Spies" promises total immersion in the world of espionage, where risk is constant and intelligence is your greatest weapon. Do you have what it takes to turn the tide, or will you be discovered before achieving your objective? The game requires English proficiency to play.

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Rules manual — Queen of Spies English · PDF
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Admin: Upcoming Releases Country: Belgium Crowdfunding: Gamefound Players: Solitaire Only Games Players: Solitaire Only Wargames
Publisher Salt & Pepper Games
Designer David Thompson (I), Liz Davidson
Artist Carlos Ureta, Meeple Foundry

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How many players can participate?
Queen of Spies is strictly a one-player (solo) game.
How long does a game session take?
Each chapter takes about 20 minutes, and a complete story lasts approximately 1 hour.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency, with extensive text on cards and in the narrative.
What is the main theme of the game?
The theme is espionage and secret missions in occupied Belgium during World War I.
What kind of mechanics does the game use?
The main mechanics include hand management, scenario/campaign games, and, of course, being a solo game.
Is it a traditional wargame?
While set in World War I and having wargame elements, the primary focus is on espionage and narrative, not large-scale direct combat.
Does the game have physical components or is it digital?
Queen of Spies is a physical board game, featuring cards and other components for the solo experience.

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