# Tortuga 2199: Secret Agenda

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Denis Plastinin, Michael Loyko
- **Artists**: Andrew Mironov
- **Publishers**: Grey Fox Games, Jet Games Studio, Lotus Frog Games, MeepleBR, Schwerkraft-Verlag
- **Categories**: Pirates, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building

## Verdict
If you love pirates and space, you’ll dig the secret‑goal twist and area control.Secret objectives boost replayArea control feels dynamicDeck‑building is engagingLearning curve is moderateNeeds constant attentionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Tortuga 2199: Secret Agenda blends the swagger of pirates with the vastness of space exploration, spiced up by secret objectives that can push your final score over the line. At the start, each player receives a unique goal card; achieving that mission by game end lets you reveal the card and claim bonus points that may decide the winner. The board depicts various galactic sectors where pirate fleets vie for influence, and Area Majority/Influence determines who harvests the biggest rewards. Meanwhile, you’ll be building your own deck, bag or pool of resources, picking cards and pieces that fit your hidden agenda. Playtime runs about 60‑90 minutes, perfect for 2‑5 players who enjoy tactical choices and a dash of bluffing. While there’s no official complexity rating, the mix of deck‑building and area control may require a bit of focus from newcomers. Components are solid, featuring influence tokens, objective cards, ship pieces and a vivid star‑map board that screams pirate‑space. In short, Tortuga 2199 offers a game where long‑term strategy collides with a race to meet secret goals, delivering tension‑filled moments and unexpected turn‑arounds.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 5 players.

### What is the typical playing time?
About 60–90 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the complexity level?
Moderate; it mixes deck‑building and area control, so some strategic focus is needed.

### What components are included?
Galactic board, objective cards, deck cards, influence tokens, ship pieces and various markers.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of pirate themes, space exploration, and secret‑objective mechanics who enjoy tactical decision‑making.