Semi-hidden role

Welcome!

And to answer your question.
It is rather new, or actually problematic.

The problem is that this "fog of war" is only until "explored". After that, you know what is out there. Although, you could use memory of the players for the skill set. But that would be the maximum.

I like this range thing. But it must come from 2 sides at once. Since the player who can spot you, has to prove it has the range for that requirement. (I sense the need for observers)

Don't do health, but damage counters instead. You start with 0 and build up. Not the other way around. It saves a lot of handling.

There are 2 ways.

1. Flat pieces. You simply turn them up side down when they are within range. Damage pieces are also flat. And can be placed upon other flat pieces.
The problem here is that the owner of the piece has to look itself to know what is where. And the damage counters can help the opponent in remembering what is where.

2. Cubes or maybe even little boxes. Just like Stratego.
You can now place the print on the side. One player can see them all the time. Damage can still be flat pieces and be used as above. But if you manage to use little boxes. And the damage remains low before a piece is destroyed. You could use smaller objects to place in the little box. In that case, a corner should face the owner. Then the owner can see a picture, and inside the little box.

I imagine, this game can only be for 2 players with the second option. If it is 3 or more, only option 1 is possible.

Good luck/Veel succes.

You could also do a stand up piece like a chess-pawn or a risk-unit, with the information printed on its base. Anything within range you are allowed to just pick up and look under.

Cant stack units/chits on them tho, and it kind of needs a mechanic to justify the fact that you cant see the information constantly, so something like each time it comes into range from an area where it was out-of-range to everything, you get a free look, but if you need subsequent looks while it is in range, it costs to peek.

Its messy that way, but could be made into something interesting with some care. I had a similar problem but went for flippable tokens for my own game, simpler and more streamlined.