How Does Hitman Work as a Board Game?

Welcome back to Howard's Cave of Wonder! In this episode of "The First Pass," Howard steps into the shadows to review Hitman: The Board Game by Mood Publishing. As a fan of the iconic video game franchise, Howard explores whether the "surgical precision" of Agent 47 can truly be captured on the tabletop. The campaign has been a massive success, crushing its $100k goal in just 30 minutes. Howard breaks down the mechanics and components to see if this is a "silent assassin" hit or if it's likely to blow your cover. This crowdfunding review covers: • The Disguise System: Howard highlights the clever use of colored rings on standees/miniatures to represent restricted area access—a creative mechanical nod to the video games. • Competitive Assassination: A look at the gameplay loop where 1–4 players race to eliminate a target, using event cards and agent abilities to sabotage their rivals. • Targets & Locations: From the crowds of Paris to the tunnels of Sapienza, Howard examines how modular maps and unique target behaviors (like Victor Novikov's crowd-blending) keep the game fresh. • The "All-In" Dilemma: A deep dive into the pledge tiers, ranging from the $60 standee version to the $350 miniature-heavy "All-In," and whether the upgrades like metal coins and "duck" tokens are worth the premium. Howard shares his honest take on the cell-shaded art style and raises a key question: Does the game prevent a "run-and-gun" strategy from ending the mission too quickly? Join him as he decides if this campaign is worth his hobby "coin." Hitman on Gamefound - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/mood-publishing/hitman-the-board-game?gad_campaignid=23812517950&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAABOGpx6bNg5fEVOLcXH5ExcBndTpr&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9NuZ0riZlAMVRDKtBh3LqSb6EAAYASAAEgJx4fD_BwE&refcode=Hi1El2R9O06-vc30dGaknw&utm_campaign=CF_6626&utm_medium=paid_pmax&utm_source=google 0:00 – Intro 3:04 – Campaign Video 4:43 – Review Starts 40:28 – Final Thoughts Do you think the "colored ring" disguise system is a smart way to track access, or would you prefer a different mechanic? Let Howard know in the comments! Howard's Cave of Wonder - https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 Howard's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/howard.blues/ Cave of Wonder on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589302408395 #Hitman #Agent47 #Gamefound #Boardgame #Tabletopgaming #Howardscaveofwonders #videogames #Kickstarterreview