Spy or Die Trying: The Casino
- 2–4 players
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,992
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Spy or Die Trying
2013
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
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Spy or Die Trying is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gavin Tyler and Richard Wolfrik Galland and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
Expansions
Spy or Die Trying: Code Blue
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- 60 min
- 2015
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About the game
Somewhere in the Caribbean lies a Secret World Order (S.W.O.R.D) base where scientists are creating a terrifying Doomsday Weapon. In one hour the base will go into lockdown – no one will get in or out – and nothing will stand between the S.W.O.R.D and world domination. The Peace Enforcing Nations (P.E.N) have dispatched their top agents to infiltrate the base. If they can acquire vital intelligence, the S.W.O.R.D's evil scheme may still be thwarted. They’ll need a combination of stealth and force to deal with guards, cameras, fiendish traps and the criminal mastermind known as ‘Claymore’, before the base is sealed. With just sixty minutes to save (or enslave) the world, it’s time to spy… or die trying! Spy or Die Trying is a game for 2 to 4 players. One takes on the role of Base Defender (the Secret World Order); the others are Intruders (P.E.N agents) who play cooperatively against him. The box set includes a full-color rule book, game board, die cut markers, secret agent profiles and dice. Card figures represent agents and minions in the game; metal miniatures are also available.
Designers
Publishers
- Warm Acre
Questions and answers
Spy or Die Trying supports 2–4 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 Spy or Die Trying is 60 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 Spy or Die Trying for ages 12 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.
Spy or Die Trying has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Spy or Die Trying belongs to these categories: Dice, Adventure, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, 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 Spy or Die Trying are: Gavin Tyler and Richard Wolfrik Galland. 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 Spy or Die Trying 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.