Product Information
Board Game Geek Rating: 6.35. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.04. This cooperative storytelling board game is set in the 1970s Cold - War era. Players take on the roles of UN Secret Service Spies, going up against a newly formed and independent SMERSH. SMERSH, a counter - intelligence agency of the Red Army in the 1940s, means 'Death to Spies' in Russian. The game includes custom dice for encounter outcomes and offers more strategic play than typical storytelling board games. It's full of James Bond - style gadgets, guns, cars, pop references, detailed artwork, and a bit of humor, with artwork by George Patsouras. You can play with the Encounter Book, which has over 1500 written encounters similar to Tales of the Arabian Nights, or use encounter cards for a simpler play. The 2012 First Edition came with encounter cards as standard and the Encounter Book as an option, while the 2015 Second Edition includes the Encounter Book as standard, with cards available from the publisher. Please note that this is the Kickstarter Edition, and paid add - ons from the campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. At TheGameSteward, we'll use a good portion of your purchase money to back new games on Kickstarter.
To play Agents of Smersh, first decide if you'll use the Encounter Book or the encounter cards. If you choose the Encounter Book, you'll have over 1500 written encounters to explore, similar to Tales of the Arabian Nights. With the encounter cards, the game is more straightforward. Each player takes on the role of a UN Secret Service Spy and faces off against SMERSH. Use the custom dice to determine the success or failure of your encounters. As you play, enjoy the many James Bond - style gadgets, guns, and cars in the game. Remember, this is the Kickstarter Edition, so unless it's clearly stated, paid add - ons from the Kickstarter campaign aren't included. After playing, store the game in a cool, dry place to keep the cards and components in good condition. If you have any questions about the game, how to buy it online at The Game Steward, or need game advice, feel free to contact them.
