
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,081
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Marvel: Crisis Protocol Core Set
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2019

2020
Rules assistance for Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Hawkeye & Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Hawkeye & Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. is a board game expansion released in 2020 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Will Shick and Will Pagani and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
With only a bow, a quiver of arrows, and enough self-confidence to rival anyone, Clint Barton has proven himself to truly be one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. An expert marksman and fighter, Barton puts his talents to good use as the hero Hawkeye. Opinionated and possessing a reputation for finding trouble, he remains a strong team player and has both been a part of, and leader of, a number of different teams over his storied career. Trusted by some and feared by most, Natasha Romanoff strives to make up for the bad she has done in the past by helping the world, even if that means getting her hands dirty in the process. Trained by the infamous Russian Red Room, Agent Romanoff has put her incredible skills to use as a formidable Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and as one of the most respected Avengers. Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Hawkeye & Black Widow contains a miniature of each character, two character stat cards, two team tactic cards, and ten tokens.
Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Hawkeye & Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Hawkeye & Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. is 45 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 Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Hawkeye & Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. 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.
Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Hawkeye & Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. belongs to these categories: Fighting, Comic Book / Strip, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers 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 Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Hawkeye & Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. are: Will Shick and Will Pagani. 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 Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Hawkeye & Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.