If you're looking for a fast-paced, strategic board game with a good dose of bluffing, Agent Avenue might be for you! With games lasting around 20 minutes and a compact format, this title is perfect for quick and intense challenges between two players.

What is it about?

In Agent Avenue you play as a spy infiltrated in a hostile neighborhood, with the goal of unmasking the opposing agent before being discovered. The game develops on a circular path , where players will have to move with cunning, exploiting the mechanism of choice and bluffing of cards to get closer to victory.

Although there is a 4 player mode , the game really shines in its 1 vs 1 configuration , especially using the advanced version with the black market .

How to play?

• Each player chooses a token and starts from their starting box with 4 cards in hand .

• On your turn you can discard and draw a card (up to 4 times per game), then you choose a pair of cards to offer to your opponent, one face up and one face down.

• The opponent chooses which card to recruit , while the other is added to his or her hand.

• Card effects can advance, regress, or change the course of the game.

• The winner is the one who manages to catch the opponent from behind , or the one who uses 3 decoders . Attention: placing 3 daredevil cards can instead lead to defeat!

• The Black Market , present in the advanced version, introduces special cards that can change the victory conditions and make the game even more dynamic.

What did we like most?

✅ Smart bluffing mechanics : The dynamics of the covered and uncovered cards allow you to set traps and create hilarious situations. ✅ Speed ​​and immediacy : Easy to learn and without dead time , perfect for quick games. ✅ Eye-catching materials and graphics : The anthropomorphic animals give a touch of lightness to the spy theme, making it visually pleasing. ✅ High replayability : Thanks to the variety of black market cards, every game is different.

What would we have improved?

⚠️ The 4 player mode is not convincing : It seems a bit forced compared to the perfect 1 vs 1 experience . ⚠️ Language dependence : Independent in its classic version. Some cards contain text in the advanced version, so it is important to know at least a little English. On BGG However, it is possible to download the translation of all the texts of these cards in Italian.

Final Verdict

Agent Avenue is a little gem among two-player games! Perfect for those looking for a fast, engaging title with a touch of nastiness that makes each game unique and fun. If you love strategic and bluffing challenges , it is definitely a recommended purchase.

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