# Tannhäuser: Hoax

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2010
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-10 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Didier Poli, William Grosselin
- **Artists**: Didier Poli
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Horror, Miniatures, Spies / Secret Agents, Wargame, World War I, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you already enjoy Tannhäuser and want to add an element of espionage and deception with cool miniatures, Hoax is a neat addition!Creative translucent miniaturesUnique invisibility mechanicExpands the Tannhäuser universeFun thematic scenarioRequires base gameLanguage dependencyFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for Hoax, an expansion that adds agent Caitlin Lamsbury to the Tannhäuser universe! If you enjoy the idea of espionage and stealth tactics in an alternate war setting, this expansion is for you. Hoax uses a special suit, the Joshua T1, which makes her practically invisible, allowing her to move undetected and strike by surprise. She is the embodiment of a ghost on the battlefield, capable of confusing her opponents and infiltrating high-security locations. To simulate her invisibility, the expansion comes with four miniatures: one normally painted and three translucent ones. The trick is that you can move these translucent figures in different directions, leaving your adversaries guessing which one is the real Hoax! In addition to the miniatures, you receive a rulebook with specific rules for invisibility and suit usage, plus tokens for her equipment and bonus tokens. And for those who like an extra challenge, there's a custom scenario that turns the game into a deadly game of hide-and-seek. Tannhäuser is already a tactical squad-based game set in an alternate timeline where World War I never ended, with the Reich exploring the occult and the Union delving into alien technology. Hoax adds an extra layer of strategy and deception to this already intriguing mix of science fiction and horror.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Tannhäuser to play with Hoax?
Yes, Hoax is an expansion and requires the base game Tannhäuser to be played.

### How many players does this expansion support?
The Hoax expansion maintains the player count of the base game Tannhäuser, which is for 2 to 10 players.

### How complex is it to learn to play with Hoax?
The complexity is moderate, similar to the base game. The new invisibility rules add a tactical touch but don't make the game excessively complicated for those already familiar with Tannhäuser.

### What comes in the Hoax expansion box?
The box contains 4 miniatures (1 painted, 3 translucent), a rulebook detailing invisibility, equipment tokens, and a custom scenario.

### Is the invisibility mechanic difficult to manage?
It can be a bit challenging at first, but using the translucent miniatures in different directions is the key to confusing your opponents. It's an interesting mechanic and not overly complex.

### Does the Hoax expansion add a lot of new rules?
It primarily focuses on the rules for invisibility and the use of the Joshua T1 suit, plus a specific scenario. It doesn't overload the game with many new rules but adds an interesting tactical dynamic.

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