2025Pablo Clark
- Videos
- 54
- Creators
- 42
Mainly reviews and playthroughs
1 - 4 players60 - 120 minHeavy weight
Spytails: Tactics in the shadows
2027
- Videos
- 6
- Creators
- 5
Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Spytails: Tactics in the shadows is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 2 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 1 other video.
2 - 4 players
45 - 90 min
From BoardGameGeek
The trick-taking game reimagined. A trick-taking, deck building spy game of hidden agendas and tactical foresight. In play, Spytails combines trick-taking with deck-building. Each agent is represented by a unique hand-carved wooden meeple, crafted with care to match their secretive persona. Players move through a series of operations where they must forecast their success, play cards strategically, and respond to shifting situations at the table. It is not just about having strong cards, but about using them at the right moment, reading your opponents, and adapting your plan as the round unfolds. The deck-building element allows players to refine their options over time, adding more control and strategy as the game progresses. To win, players aim to earn the most Influence by the end of the game. This means managing your operations wisely, making strong forecasts, disrupting opponents when it benefits you, and building a deck that supports your overall plan. The player who handles these hidden agendas and tactical choices most effectively will emerge as the top agent and win the game. -description from the publisher
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Which Spytails: Tactics in the shadows video should I watch?
Spytails: Tactics in the shadows has 6 videos from 5 creators: 2 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 playthrough and 1 other video. They date from May to June 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Spytails - Official How to Play. Complete, Concise, Clear Board Game Tutorial" by Meeple University, which runs 22 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Spytails Deckbuilding meets trick-taking with the coolest player figures ever! :)" by Rahdo Runs Through. To see it played, watch "Spytails - Board Game Playthrough. A trick taking bidding game of spies with tails" by Meeple University.
If you like it, try The Old King's Crown, Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, Skull King or Duel for Cardia, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Spytails: Tactics in the shadows
From BoardGameGeek:
The trick-taking game reimagined. A trick-taking, deck building spy game of hidden agendas and tactical foresight. In play, Spytails combines trick-taking with deck-building. Each agent is represented by a unique hand-carved wooden meeple, crafted with care to match their secretive persona. Players move through a series of operations where they must forecast their success, play cards strategically, and respond to shifting situations at the table. It is not just about having strong cards, but about using them at the right moment, reading your opponents, and adapting your plan as the round unfolds. The deck-building element allows players to refine their options over time, adding more control and strategy as the game progresses. To win, players aim to earn the most Influence by the end of the game. This means managing your operations wisely, making strong forecasts, disrupting opponents when it benefits you, and building a deck that supports your overall plan. The player who handles these hidden agendas and tactical choices most effectively will emerge as the top agent and win the game. -description from the publisher