Covert

About this board game

Covert is a tactical dice-placement and set-collection game for 2–4 players, with games lasting about 90 minutes. Set in Cold War Europe, it challenges players to control networks of spies, gather intelligence, break codes, and complete high-risk missions.

Each round, players roll their hand of dice and take turns assigning them to different actions. Deploy agents, move across the map, acquire Agency Cards, complete missions, and obtain new ones while considering both immediate opportunities and the needs of future objectives.

Dice are placed on action circles, with each new die required to be numerically adjacent to dice already there. This creates tactical tension as rival agencies can interfere with your plans. However, a capable agent can keep a backup plan ready, and the game provides ways to work around obstacles.

• Tactical dice placement: Use rolled dice to unlock actions while navigating numerical placement restrictions.
• Mission completion: Gather the equipment and resources needed to undertake high-risk missions.
• Card combinations: Combine special abilities and Agency Cards to overcome obstacles and advance your plans.
• Timing and competition: Watch rival agencies while deciding when to act and which opportunities to pursue.

Covert combines straightforward concepts with depth that gives players freedom in how they approach their missions. Utilize your assets, anticipate changing needs, and make each move count as you race to advance your agency.