Spyworld

Don't Panic Games, HeidelBÄR Games · Board game · 2026
Ludopedia 6.8 BGG 2–99 · best 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 30 min Weight 2.0/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy strategy and puzzle games, Spyworld is a blast. It uniquely blends spatial construction and tactical infiltration.

Highlights
  • Dynamic and interactive gameplay
  • Real-time strategic decisions
  • Every game is a fresh challenge
Keep in mind
  • May be complex for beginners
  • Requires translation to play
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Spyworld, you’re a supervillain aiming for world domination. The game revolves around two main phases: building your secret lair and infiltrating others’. In the first phase, you simultaneously design your base, placing walls, traps, and sentinels while training an elite agent and collecting powerful gadgets. Every decision is a delicate balance: investing too much in defenses might leave your agent unprepared, while focusing too much on infiltration could make your lair an easy target. In the second phase, you infiltrate an opponent’s lair, navigating a maze of traps and guards to steal valuable secrets. Each step costs resources like Movement, Stealth, or Combat, forcing tactical choices about how far to push before your mission ends. Since every lair is unique, each game presents a new puzzle to solve. Spyworld combines spatial construction, resource management, and tactical infiltration into a dynamic and interactive experience.

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Best player count

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2–99 players
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Game details

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Publisher Don't Panic Games, HeidelBÄR Games
Designer Frédéric Morard
Artist Emanuele Arnaldi

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4want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
How many players can play Spyworld?
2 to 99 players, but it works best with smaller groups.
How long does a game last?
About 30 minutes, depending on the number of players.
Is Spyworld hard to learn?
It has a moderate learning curve, but the rules become clear after a few games.
Does it require special components?
Yes, paper and pencil are essential to track progress.
Who is Spyworld recommended for?
Fans of strategy games and spatial puzzles.

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