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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
For those who enjoy The Agents and want more missions to crack, this expansion is a gem! It brings new content without complicating the gameplay.
Highlights
- More missions and variety
- Expands the base game
- Maintains accessibility
- New tactical challenges
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Few new cards
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you're already hooked on the tactical espionage of The Agents and craving more action, the Mission: Critical expansion is your next target! This gem adds 12 new mission cards to the base game, ensuring your secret operations never get stale. Think of it as an upgrade to your spy arsenal, bringing fresh challenges and twists that will test your planning and bluffing skills. With Mission: Critical, the fun of The Agents gets an extra boost. The new missions introduce an additional layer of strategy, forcing you to adapt your tactics and pay even closer attention to your opponents' moves. It's the perfect addition for those looking to extend playtime and explore new possibilities within The Agents' universe. The complexity remains accessible, which is great for maintaining the fast-paced and engaging rhythm we already know. Get ready to decipher new secret orders and emerge victorious in even more intriguing missions!
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Best player count
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2
BEST
3
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4
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5
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Publisher
(Self-Published)
Designer
Saar Shai
Artist
Dan Morison
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game The Agents to play?
Absolutely! This expansion adds content to the main game, so you need to own the original The Agents to use the new mission cards.
How many new mission cards does this expansion add?
Mission: Critical brings 12 new mission cards to spice up your games.
Does the game's complexity increase a lot with this expansion?
No, the expansion is designed to add more variety without significantly increasing the learning curve. It remains quite easy to pick up!
With this expansion, does the game take longer to play?
Yes, the new missions and the variety they bring can slightly extend the duration of the games, offering more strategic options.
Is this an expansion that totally changes the game or just adds more of the same?
It adds more of the same, but in a good way! There are more mission options that fit perfectly into the existing gameplay, bringing more replayability.
Is the game still fast-paced with this expansion?
Yes, The Agents is already known for its brisk pace, and this expansion maintains that characteristic, adding more content without slowing the game down.