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The X-Files: Circle of Truth
2018
Rules assistance for The X-Files: Circle of Truth
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The X-Files: Circle of Truth
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The X-Files: Circle of Truth is a board game released in 2018 for 2 players. It was designed by Danny Devine, Steven Aramini, and Paul Kluka and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Melding and Splaying, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Another bizarre case has come across the desks of Agents Mulder and Scully. Each agent has their own conclusion – a paranormal event, or a rational explanation – but only one can collect enough evidence to close the case! Micro card game included in the January 2018 Loot Crate. Contains 18 double-sided cards, 2 character cards, instruction booklet, and plastic wallet for holding the game. Each double-sided card features four rectangular areas on the back and a scoring rule on the front. You deal out three scoring rules at random, and then arrange the remaining 15 cards face down in a circle. Players take turns drafting the cards to build their case. The player whose case is worth the most points at the end wins.
Designers
Publishers
- IDW Games
- Button Shy
Questions and answers
The X-Files: Circle of Truth 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 X-Files: Circle of Truth has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
The X-Files: Circle of Truth belongs to these categories: Card Game, Territory Building, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Melding and Splaying, and Open Drafting. 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 The X-Files: Circle of Truth are: Danny Devine, Steven Aramini, and Paul Kluka. 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 The X-Files: Circle of Truth 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.