The X-Files

About the game

What is The X-Files?

In The X-Files, players take on the role of Mulder, Scully, and the X-Files team as they work to uncover global conspiracies and threats while going up against various members of the Syndicate. In game terms, 1-4 agent players team up against one opponent who controls the Smoking Man and his nefarious network. The X-Files board game focuses on material from the first three seasons of the television series, giving fans a chance to start from the beginning of the phenomenon.

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• How do setup and the first turn work in The X-Files?
• When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
• How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?