Hidden Action

Hidden Action is a table-top, solo and coop game inspired by tactical extraction shooter video games. Built around a fight‑loot‑extract loop, it offers intense, high‑stakes gameplay in which everything can be lost in a single move. Free one-shot scenarios: Hidden Action - The Hunt Hidden Action - The Red Case The Three Pillars First, the HiddenAction engine allows a GM‑less game to feature opponents that follow their own logic and move across the map according to their goals. If you fail to keep a low profile, they may even come looking for you. You never know where they are or what they are doing until your paths cross. Even with all this behind the scenes, the game is easy to run. Second, the game brings the well-established extraction shooter genre to the tabletop. It fits naturally with solo play and provides high replayability. The system allows space for roleplaying encounters, selecting appropriate actions, and deciding their difficulty. The rules act as flexible guidelines to keep the game engaging and challenging. Third, the combat is fierce. Every hit has immediate consequences - reducing effectiveness, causing injuries, and increasing panic unless treated quickly. The decisions you make in the first moments of an encounter often determine who survives. To choose wisely, you must consider many factors, such as the environment and both your and your opponent's gear. Actions may have delayed effects, so you need to plan several moves ahead. At times, the only viable choice is to disengage - if you can pull it off. What's Included The Rulebook A comprehensive catalog of gear Character equipment guidelines Premade characters Break into the Complex scenario that features three distinct parts, each with its own style of play What You Need to Play A pen A paper 6d6 The rulebook and a scenario October 5, 1998 Sheriff Urges Residents to Stay Indoors After Dusk “Purely precautionary,” officials state. The Riverbend Post. Serving the Community Since 1893 Update 1.01 (3/24/2026) LRV-A3 and MLV-B2 chest rigs debuff Various typos fixed Update 1.1 (4/30/2026) Simplified tracking of ammo in a magazine. No need to count each bullet. Simplified input damage calculation. Streamlined Situations and Actions table. It's easier to run. No need to make decisions for opponents. Stress and Panic mechanics is now optional. Codes from reveal table are moved to the areas themselves to minimize chances of accidentally revealing position of the opponent. Character sheet for easier tracking of players' and opponents' state. Buff of SMGs, now they inflict a light injury on success. Field bandage debuff. Decrease durability of PS-1 body armor to distinguish from PS-2. Melee combat rules have been clarified. Added max item size attribute for chest rigs. Break into the Complex Scenario. Part 1. Southern valley engage and disengage difficulty tuning. Update - a free one-shot scenario (5/7/2026) Released Hidden Action - The Red Case. The main differences are as follows. Every match starts with a certain amount of money, no need to loot and sell. The only thing transferred between tries is your knowledge. Features limited number of items from the original but brings a few unique items. Introduces a friendly NPC. As a bonus you may take it to the original game. Update (7/6/2026) Clarified how the same action rule works with reactions and reactions in case of Engage and Disengage actions. Clarified what nearby means. Further Break into the Complex Scenario. Part 1. Southern valley engage and disengage difficulty tuning for the Motel and the Villa areas. Update - a new free extraction scenario (7/24/2026) Hidden Action - The Hunt is available. Takes place in an authentic, real Canadian location. Introduces a new NPC - The Bear. Update (8/2/2026) Ranged attack – clarified hip fire rules, it can be used at melee range and costs +1 difficulty. Ranged attack – added Ergonomics stat – how difficult to ready a weapon. Ontario MK3 debuff. Update (9/22/2026) Revised Stress and Panic Mechanics. Strong Sedative buff.