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Rules assistance for Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope
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Rules assistant for Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope
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Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope is an expansion for Agents of SMERSH released in 2014 for 1–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jason Maxwell and Dan Booth and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
It is all going so well for you in Tahiti - sun and surf are yours to enjoy. The Director has not troubled you with silly assignments, such as escorting ill-mannered diplomats to parties; nor have you had to drop off intelligence in trash bins to be picked up by shady, desperate officials. You've made time to rest and do little other than drink martinis... Maybe you should hang up your hat and let someone else handle Dr. Lobo? Alas, good things never last... "Agent, you're going to Australia," the Director informs you. "As you are well aware, Australia has descended into corruption and chaos these past several years. You won't have time for barbies on the beach." In Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope, players have five new city locations to visit and a new book, featuring more than 300 encounters, with its own Reaction Sheet. Australia is the most dangerous country in the world, so why would important persons of intellect and power be trapped there? It is up to the players to come to their aid before SMERSH gets to them. Not only must players gain the normal Yellow Intel during the course of the game, but there are new Red Intel, representing scientists and researchers with vital knowledge for which Dr Lobo is hungry. Hurry to their aid before they get abducted and taken into the lawless Swagman's Hope where they may disappear forever. Swagman's Hope is a godforsaken, desert town in the middle of the Australian Outback - a dirty haven for the criminally insane and insanely criminal. Also included in Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope are new Villain, Fate and Status Cards, a new HENCHMAN, the Stranded Deck, Red Intel and Dead Drop Tokens, and 2 new UN agents to join in the hunt. Despite the town's name, hope is in short supply. Best of luck to you, Agent.
Designers
Publishers
- 8th Summit
Questions and answers
Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope is 90–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope belongs to these categories: Adventure, Spies / Secret Agents, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope are: Jason Maxwell and Dan Booth. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Agents of SMERSH: Swagman's Hope as an expansion for Agents of SMERSH. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Agents of SMERSH to use it. Check that your edition of Agents of SMERSH is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.