City of Spies: Estoril 1942

About this board game

City of Spies: Estoril 1942 is a board game for 2–4 players, with an approximate play time of 60 minutes. Set in Estoril, Portugal, during World War II, it challenges players to build the most powerful and influential secret organization of spies.

Estoril’s casino, beaches, hotels, and other famous locations form the stage for a contest shaped by diplomacy and espionage. Six locations are randomly selected for the first round, creating the setting where players will compete for influence.

Each player begins with the same hand of Agent tiles. In turn, players place these tiles into open spaces at the various locations on the board. The aim is to establish influence where the rewards can strengthen a growing spy organization.

• Four rounds of competition for control
• Randomly selected Estoril locations, including casinos, hotels, and beaches
• Agent tiles placed into open spaces on the board
• Special Agents awarded to the player with the most influence at each location

At the end of every round, players check each location to determine who gains its reward. Special Agents are then placed at locations as rewards for the players who have the most influence there, making each round part of the wider struggle.

After the fourth round, players total the points provided by their Agents and any special game objectives they have completed. In City of Spies: Estoril 1942, the player with the most points wins.

Based on historical facts and set in famous Estoril locations, the game combines secret-agent competition with a clear four-round scoring structure. Its 2015 setting brings the atmosphere of wartime diplomacy and spying to the tabletop.