- BGG rating
- 7.1
Revolver Noir: Rogue Agents
- 2 players
- 15 min
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,387
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Revolver Noir
2021
Rules assistance for Revolver Noir
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- 2 players
- 15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
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Revolver Noir is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Xavier Davidson and its main mechanics are Deduction, Action Points, and Hidden Movement.
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About the game
It was supposed to be an easy job, investigating this abandoned mansion. Suddenly a shot rings out in the darkness, the bullet shattering the plaster behind you. Turns out someone is here as well, and only one of you is leaving alive. Revolver Noir is game for two players that puts you in the shoes of a private eye stuck in a dark mansion with an unknown hostile. Using a combination of detective work and calculated shots in the dark, your goal is to track down your enemy and put an end to them – before they do the same to you. Finalist (top 3) of Button Shy's 18 Card Challenge: Design a game that doesn't use a table or surface. Setup Give one player all the John Doe cards, and the other all the Jane Doe cards. Each player chooses one room in which to start, then places the rest of their cards behind it in their hand. The visible card is your current location. The turn alternates between players. On your turn, you have Action Points, which you can spend to perform actions like moving, shooting, listening, setting traps, and use the room effect. Use Room Effect Most rooms in Revolver Noir have a unique effect, which can be used only while you are in that room. To trigger this effect, reveal your location, then follow the instructions on your room card. Winning the Game The objective is simple. To win, you’ll have to hit your opponent twice.
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Designers
Publishers
- Matagot
- Frosted Games
- Pendragon Game Studio
- Button Shy
Questions and answers
Revolver Noir 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 Revolver Noir is 15 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 Revolver Noir for ages 10 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.
Revolver Noir has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Revolver Noir belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Action Points, and Hidden Movement. 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 Revolver Noir are: Xavier Davidson. 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 Revolver Noir 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.