THE AGENTS - A Double-edged Cards Game

A project in New York, NY by Saar Shai
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A strategic 2-5 players card game of clever tactics & critical consequences, set in a world of spies, sabotage, secrecy and subterfuge.
Backers: 6790
Average Pledge Per Backer: $41

Funded: $275,350 of $6,000
Dates: Jul 9th -> Aug 25th (48 days)
Project By: Saar Shai
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Latest News

The League of Nonsensical Gamers Kickstarter Spotlight

September 16th - via: nonsensicalgamers.com
Saar Shai, the creator of The Agents, is bringing what he describes as the ‘prequel to Chess’ to Kickstarter. For two to four players, King Down is a small-scale strategic miniatures game based around the concepts of chess, but with a deck of cards from which units may be summoned and spells cast, along with an action-point system overlaid on top. (Read More)

[PODCAST] Garrett's Games 410 - Snowdonia Expansion, The Agents, and Maha Yodha

May 4th - via: garrettsgames.com
Shelley and I enjoy an expansion to a favorite, then discuss two Kickstarter titles as well. (Read More)

Living on the Edge: A Review of The Agents

As the Agency shuts down, dismissed and disbanded Agents all around the world are trying to figure out what’s next. In The Agents, by Saar Shai, players enlist agents to further their ambitions, build factions, complete missions, and ultimately earn the most points. (Read More)

Final Day! Final Hours! IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh my dear Agents! What a time we've had. I think you know by now how I feel about you all, but let me just say it one more time....I love you!! You've changed my life. You've changed Danny's life. It's truly been outstanding, astonishing and... (Read More)

As we unlock a Stretch Goal, another appears!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok guys. Don't hate me because I lied. Yesterday I told you that we were onto our FINAL Stretch Goal. But that's not true is it? Because I'm giving you another one RIGHT NOW! And this really is the FINAL, FINAL, ABSOLUTELY FINAL Stretch Goal! But... (Read More)

Final Stretch Goal for the Home Stretch

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Well, the time on our KS clock is running out, but my excitement for this campaign and adoration of you guys never will! I'm so excited to see what the final 58 hours have in store for us. "There's no place like home"I'm going to start with the... (Read More)

SAFEHOUSES UNLOCKED - You guys are the key!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
My awesome backers. You keep on blowing me away with your support, enthusiasm, kind messages and crazy conversations about maple syrup over on comments. The last couple of days have been exceptional. We hit 5,000 backers, closely followed by 5,000... (Read More)

In which I do something drastic.

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I woke up today and thought wouldn't be it be fantastic. If today I UNLOCKED PLASTIC. So I did! That's right, dear backers, I've gone rogue. I'm breaking protocol. The excitement has gone to my head. I can't wait any longer. It's gotta happen. I need... (Read More)

Spoofs, Partners and Headline News

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Things are definitely hotting up at my end whilst I pull together loose ends and start to finalize a bunch of bits and pieces for the expansions, add-ons, manufacturing and more! Here are the headlines...1. The printers are putting the... (Read More)

The Commanders take over The Agents

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi team, Well, didn't we have just the most spectacular few days?! Thank you all for being so enthusiastic about the final 2 expansions and the Fancy Box. What an amazing boost as we hit our home stretch. Since we smashed through the last mini... (Read More)

An update to end all updates!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok guys. Get ready, make a coffee, sit down and get comfy because today's update is a whopper. Let's start with high fives all round for hitting $140k (and unlocking the mini SG), surpassing 4,000 backers and reaching 3,000 comments in the past... (Read More)

Sneak peeks and new artwork

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Well, the great news is that we slammed straight into our $130k Stretch Goal and kept on going. So Danny and I are going to be designing you some ultra-cool KS-exclusive Intel Point cards. Danny is going to make a start with the... (Read More)

Kickstarter Tabletop Round-Up

August 3rd - via: geekdad.com
I’ve had my hands full with the new baby, but that doesn’t mean I’m not still eyeing a lot of board games on Kickstarter as always. With Gen Con coming up, there have been a slew of projects launching—so many that with some of the prototype copies I’ve been sent I’ve only been able to play once or twice so far. (Plus, hey, I’ve been playing some of my long-awaited Kickstarter rewards…) (Read More)

I salute you.

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Her job was simple. Keep an eye on him. Simple, yes. Easy - not for a second. This person of interest was as elusive as he was dangerous. Can't keep too far from him. Can't get too close. She couldn't get a routine out of him. He didn't have one.... (Read More)

Engaging the Enemy: Sharing top secret info

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Recruits, We've had another amazing week, with more incredible suggestions, comments, discussions and chat from so many of you. Thanks as always for being so enthusiastic, encouraging and involved. Permission to EngageI'm going to start today's... (Read More)

A new add-on and a video message of thanks!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, When I launched my campaign just 15 days ago, it wasn't even my wildest dream to hit $100,000. I just simply never thought it possible. But you guys have all made it happen, so Danny and I met up in London this morning to record a... (Read More)

Did I hear someone say 'plastic cards'??

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, After hitting our first mini stretch goal last night (!!), I bring you the first of a couple of upcoming exciting updates, delivering you news of The Agents entering new realms of a fully digital world, new languages and new materials.... (Read More)

Card Game Review – The Agents

July 19th - via: drakesflames.com
I’ve been resisting this Kickstarter phenomenon. In the early days, I kept getting review copies that were half-baked crap, printed on cheap cardstock with unintelligible rules and baskets of bad ideas, and the creators of these gaming mockeries wanted me to help them promote their Kickstarter campaign so that they could foist their undeserving refuse off on hapless dingleberries who love to give people their money. (Read More)

The Agents: The Interrogation Begins

July 19th - via: stonemaiergames.com
One of the hottest projects on Kickstarter right now is The Agents, and card game for 2-5 players. One of the creators reached out to me a day or so before the project launched, and in my response I said that it was one of the best project page previews I’ve ever seen. The art and design looked great, the reward levels were clearly written and priced fairly, and they had already arranged for a number of third-party reviews. Also, the game looked awesome. (Read More)

A Mini Update about some Mini Stretch Goals

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, I hope to have a mammoth update in the next couple of days featuring some....well, shall we say....some cool stuff. But in the meantime, I know how you like a challenge (and a stretch goal), so I'm adding a few mini SGs for your... (Read More)

The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret – The Agents preview

July 16th - via: littlemetaldog.com
Coming straight out of nowhere, Saar Shai has brought The Agents out into the light through Kickstarter. I was lucky enough to receive a preview prototype recently and am pleased to say that the hype behind the game – one which blew through its funding target in a matter of hours, quite impressive considering there are no minis involved, just cards – is well deserved. Other reviewers have roundly praised this interesting little game, and I’m happy to add my voice to the chorus. (Read More)

Agent Provocateur - $70k SG hit! (Plus other tidbits)

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, It hasn't even been a week since we launched and we've already hit an incredible $70,000 ($72,567 at time of writing, to be exact.) This means that ALL backers will receive a digital version of an art-book filled with Danny's... (Read More)

New Agents and Stretch Goals. Things just got interesting.

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, We have a ton of exciting developments to share with you. Here are the headlines... 1. BRAND NEW 'THE PARTNERS' EXPANSION + ADDED TIER 2. ALL 3 EXPANSIONS AS ADD-ONS 3. 4 NEW STRETCH-GOALS THE PARTNERS EXPANSIONYou may have heard... (Read More)

We hit $50k and Introduce Danny Morison codename:Dark Mechanic

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Armed only with a pad of paper and a stick of charcoal, he walked on. On through the night, the day, the night, the day and the night. Through the rain, sleet, snow and wind he walked. Through thirst, hunger and fatigue he walked. Through blood,... (Read More)

Design Review: The Agents

July 11th - via: cheveedodd.com
A few months back, I received an unexpected email from someone I was, at the time, completely unfamiliar with. His name is Saar and he asked me if I could take a look at his new game, The Agents, that he was hoping to put on kickstarter.com soon. His email was flattering and the game he described sounded interesting. I responded as frankly as possible that I am not a reviewer, but I would gladly take a look at his game and give him my feedback. He seemed satisfied with that and promptly mailed me a prototype copy of the game. I’ve had the game in my possession for a few weeks now and I’ve decided to break my “no review” policy for this one. I really like this game. (Read More)

Black Box Drops - Stretch Goal UNLOCKED!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
To our dear backers, Not only have we just hit $40k, we've also smashed through our launch day's funding level. That never happens! You know what that means...ALL backers will now receive their sets of The Agents in specially-designed,... (Read More)

We APPreciate you all!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
At this point it seems APPropriate to let you know how APPreciative we are of your APProval and APPlause. We're so thrilled that The Agents has APPealed to you all. ;-) Guys - you totally did it! We made it through to $30k in less than 24 hours.... (Read More)

Element of Surprise - #3 more stretch goals UNLOCKED!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
To the 871 Agents out there watching, listening and reading this message, Now that we have determined where your true allegiance lies, we can now reveal previously classified information about your stretch goals and what they entail. Base Renovations... (Read More)

The Agents Game Review (prepublished version)

July 10th - via: fathergeek.com
Simply excellent. I am unable to award The Agents the Father Geek Seal of Approval because of the other gaming groups’ endorsements, but the game gets two very enthusiastic thumbs-up from me! (Read More)

The Agents Card Game Preview

July 10th - via: boardgamequest.com
We preview the new card game, The Agents. This spy game is currently in funding on Kickstarter and is worth checking out. (Read More)

Let’s Play: The Agents Card Game

July 10th - via: perpetualgeekmachine.net
In Agents, a brand new card game that just hit Kickstarter, players fight one another with both Faction Agents and Free Agents to gain the most points and win the game. This game of intrigue and suspense is surprisingly deep and full of tension, but can also be a lot of fun. (Read More)

Casual Game Crowdfunding: Brawls, Special Agents, and Chinese Restaurants

July 10th - via: casualgamerevolution.com
Our crowdfunding roundup for July includes several great-looking titles (and a bit of shameless self-promotion). Oddly enough, there are no multi-million-dollar miniatures projects going on that we know of, meaning there's plenty of Kickstarter love for the more casual fare this month. (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 UNLOCKED

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
She trod quietly through the rubble, careful to avoid the piles of bricks, cement and glass that littered the remains of what was once a sturdy safe-haven. Going deeper into the gaping abyss, against her better judgement, she looked for a sign of... (Read More)

The Agents - Target Hit!

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. Thank you to our amazing 187 backers who made us just spend the past 5 hours staring open mouthed at our laptops as we watched you turn up in your droves to help bring The Agents to life. Just before we hit launch we had a moment of sheer panic.... (Read More)

Preview—THE AGENTS – A Double-edged Cards Game

July 9th - via: purplepawn.com
Live on Kickstarter today (and already funded!), is The Agents, a card game where you constantly need to be on your toes to win. Designed by Saar Shai, the game put you in a war between agents who have no agency to belong to any more. It supports 2 – 5 players, and has run me between 30-60 minutes to play. (Read More)

The Agents

July 9th - via: dadsgamingaddiction.com
“The Agents”, put simply, features more agents than an episode of “Get Smart”. It’s a tactical, turn-based card game that tasks players with earning the most victory points. As always, there’s a catch: cards have two different effects. You can play one of those effects on yourself, but the other effect will be made available to your opponent. It’s an interesting give-and-take mechanic that I don’t see very often in card games, but before I get into all of that, I’d like to thank Saar Shai for providing me with a free prototype copy. While the prototype may not fully represent the finished product, it is close enough to where I could do a full review. Be advised however that some of the rules mentioned below may be subject to change. (Read More)

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