Sniper Elite: The Board Game
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 70 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 16+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.4 / 5
- Year
- 2022
About the game
Sniper Elite: The Board Game adapts the popular stealth video game series into a tense hidden-movement experience. One player takes on the role of a lone sniper trying to infiltrate enemy territory through stealth or precision violence, while up to three others control squads of German soldiers defending key objectives. The sniper uses a bag-based chit-pull system to secretly track targets, while the defenders must balance guarding positions with actively hunting their unseen foe. Action-point movement and hidden information create constant tension as both sides try to anticipate the other's next move. It's a tightly-themed asymmetric game for fans of stealth and WWII combat.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editorial team likes how Sniper Elite: The Board Game translates the video game's core stealth-versus-detection tension into tabletop form through its hidden-movement and chit-pull systems. The asymmetry between one sniper and a squad of defenders keeps both sides engaged with very different objectives. Its WWII setting and licensed theme will appeal strongly to fans of the source material. As a fairly niche licensed wargame, it may see less table time outside dedicated fan groups.
What we like
- Faithfully captures the stealth-versus-detection tension of the video game.
- Asymmetric roles give the sniper and defenders very different experiences.
- Chit-pull hidden movement keeps both sides guessing.
- Strong WWII theme appeals to fans of the source material.
Keep in mind
- Niche licensed theme may limit broader appeal outside fans.
- Requires additional players to control defender squads fully.
- Asymmetric balance can be tricky to judge on first plays.
Who it's for
Best for fans of stealth video games, WWII settings, and asymmetric hidden-movement games, ages 16+, in groups of 2-4.
