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Black Spy (1981)

3–6 players · 45 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
45 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 14+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Black Spy

The trick-taking game Black Spy is a film noir take on Hearts as you want to enlist the best spies you can while avoiding the black spies, who will always turn against you. Black Spy lasts a number of rounds, with players scoring points each round. The game is played using mostly standard trick-taking rules: Each turn, someone plays a card to the center of the table, then in turn each player lays down (if possible) a card matching the suit or rank of the card led, throwing ou…

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Black Spy FAQ

How many players is Black Spy?
Black Spy plays with 3–6 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Black Spy take to play?
A game of Black Spy takes 45 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Black Spy any good?
Black Spy rates 6.3/10 from 641 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / spies/secret agents game built around trick-taking.