Legendary Encounters: The X-Files Deck Building Game is a cooperative deck-building game based on the cult TV series The X-Files. Players take on the roles of FBI agents like Mulder, Scully, or Skinner, working together to investigate mysterious phenomena, uncover conspiracies, and battle supernatural forces.

The game masterfully captures the atmosphere of The X-Files—from eerie cases to the paranoia surrounding the all-powerful Syndicate. All cards enter the game face-down, creating a constant sense of uncertainty and suspense. Players must first “scan” these cards to reveal whether they are allies, enemies, or clues that help uncover the truth.

Players begin with a basic deck and gradually purchase stronger cards from the “Academy” to improve their decks. Everyone works as a team to defeat enemies and uncover the truth. The game ends when the final enemy is defeated or the team fails. Throughout the game, players collect “Trust” or “Doubt” cards, which have different effects depending on the chosen character—for example, Mulder’s “Trust” cards help teammates remove “Doubt,” while Scully gains extra attacks for each defeated alien. Enemy cards can even appear in the recruit deck, meaning that even the “safe” zone can be compromised—perfectly reflecting the show’s ever-present paranoia. The game includes nine seasons of escalating difficulty and can be played as a campaign, with special “Cliffhanger” cards that influence future missions.

It’s arguably the most thematic entry in the Legendary Encounters series, truly capturing the spirit of the show.

Legendary Encounters: The X-Files is a tense, richly thematic cooperative game that pulls you straight into the heart of conspiracies, secrets, and extraterrestrial threats. 🛸🕵️‍♀️