# Sniper Elite: Escalation

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 40-70 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: David Thompson (I), Roger Tankersley
- **Artists**: Ed Savage, Edouard Grould, Jose David Lanza Cebrian
- **Publishers**: Rebellion Unplugged
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Video Game Theme, Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Chit-Pull System, Hidden Movement

## Verdict
If you're already a fan of Sniper Elite: The Board Game and crave more variety and challenges, this expansion is a bullseye! Get ready for a tactical upgrade.New Sniper modulesMore Defender varietyNew game modeThe loyal "Good Boy"Enhanced replayabilityRequires base gameSlightly increased complexityRelies on previous contentHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to intensify your tactical missions with Sniper Elite: Escalation, the modular expansion that takes the base game to a new level! If you're already a fan of the Sniper Elite: The Board Game universe, this is your chance to dive even deeper into special operations. Escalation introduces an unprecedented game mode, compatible with any board and all previously released content, ensuring the fun never ends. The expansion is packed with new features for the Sniper, such as Sniper Modules that add ingenious tricks to your arsenal, including multi-kill shots that eliminate several targets at once or the companionship of your loyal canine friend, the "Good Boy." And the new Loadout cards? Some of them bring powerful and super versatile effects for you to dominate the battlefield. But don't think only the Sniper gets upgrades! Defender Modules also arrive with a host of options for those on the hunt, from strategic flares and Elite Officer Cards to Superiority Cards, which offer unique approaches to each map. And the icing on the cake: you can even ally with "The Hunter," a special tenth soldier with heavy armor and an impressive ability to locate and neutralize the Sniper. With Sniper Elite: Escalation, every game becomes a new adventure, full of renewed possibilities and strategies. It's time to turn the tide!

## FAQ
### What does Sniper Elite: Escalation add to the base game?
It introduces a new game mode, Sniper and Defender Modules with new abilities and equipment, and the option to include a tenth soldier, "The Hunter," to track down the Sniper.

### Do I need the base game to play Sniper Elite: Escalation?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the Sniper Elite: The Board Game base game to be played.

### How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, from 1 to 4, but adds more options and strategies for that range.

### What is the average duration of a game with this expansion?
The game time remains similar to the base game, between 40 and 70 minutes, but may vary slightly depending on the new strategies and modules used.

### Is the expansion compatible with other Sniper Elite expansions?
Yes, it is designed to be modular and compatible with any other expansion content from the Sniper Elite line, allowing for many combinations.

### What level of complexity does Escalation add?
The expansion adds a bit more strategic complexity with new rules and abilities, but it is still accessible for those who have mastered the base game, maintaining the BGG weight around 3/5.