
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,582
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Cat Café
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2019

2015
Rules assistance for H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage is a board game released in 2015 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Giung Kim and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling.
Real or fictional? It's not clear, but in the world of secret agents exists a legendary figure. He never failed any mission, and no enemies who met him could avoid facing death. No matter how trivial missions are, he is the sole agent who carries them through. For this reason, he was given a secret code name: The Legend. Today the world's secret agents are up to surpass him. However, all of them are well aware that in this field, they are not the only competitors. Therefore, you need to choose wisely. Will you quickly raise your rank by eliminating competitors, or will you safely complete your mission by tightly hiding your identity and gathering money? But as with all things, not only your skills but a good dose of luck is needed to succeed. Indeed, which fate will bring the dice today upon the secret agent that you are? H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage is a spy-themed dice game based on a deduction mechanism. By combining the information disclosed as the game goes on, try to find out other player's identity while hiding your own and gathering intel cards that are displayed in the middle of the play area. Each round you can choose by picking a die if you want to stay in the shadows or if you want to reveal some information about your identity while having the possibility to eliminate another spy. Whoever gathers the most money through intel cards or becomes the Legendary Spy wins.
H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage supports 3–5 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 H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage is 30 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 H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage for ages 8 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.
H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage belongs to these categories: Deduction, Dice, and Spies / Secret Agents. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling. 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 H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage are: Giung Kim. 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 H.I.D.E.: Hidden Identity Dice Espionage as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.