1

The mark suddenly sprints into a dangerous construction site or alleyway.

2

The Agent’s vehicle gets a sudden flat tire or breaks down on a busy route.

3

The Agent must climb a hazardous obstacle (fence, scaffolding) to keep pace with the mark.

4

The Agent’s foot slips on ice or wet pavement, causing a hard fall and injury risk.

5

A homeless person or street gang mistakes the Agent for a mark and initiates a physical encounter.

6

The Agent is forced to jump into the path of an oncoming vehicle to avoid being seen.

7

The mark jumps onto a bus or tram, forcing the Agent to board visibly or lose the tail.

8

The Agent must abandon their safe transport (car, bike) in a visible, exposed spot.

9

The Agent is forced into a well-lit, open public square with no cover.

10

The Agent must use a non-standard, easily noticed piece of equipment (e.g., a camera flash).

11

An eager tourist or local attempts to ask the Agent for directions or help.

12

The Agent's cover identity documents are nearly checked by a passing official.

13

The mark enters a slow-moving queue (bank, embassy) that delays the Agent dangerously.

14

A traffic jam or unexpected parade halts all movement in the entire area.

15

The mark leads the Agent into a labyrinthine market or subway system and disappears for crucial minutes.

16

The Agent must stop and replace a missing item (lost glasses, dropped keys) to continue the pursuit.

17

The Agent is momentarily trapped in an elevator or revolving door while the mark escapes.

18

The mark is spotted entering a location that requires a long, circuitous detour to approach safely.

19

The tail suddenly stops and turns around, making direct eye contact with the Agent.

20

The mark drives down a dead-end street and immediately forces a confrontation.

21

The tail is abruptly joined by two uniformed police officers who challenge the Agent.

22

The mark uses a pre-arranged signal (a cough, a drop) that suggests they know they are being followed.

23

The tail suddenly stops to demand money or a service from the Agent (e.g., "Help me find my child!").

24

The Agent’s tail attempts to photograph the Agent's face using a small, concealed camera.

25

The Agent's radio or tracker battery dies precisely at the moment of highest risk.

26

A key piece of the Agent's surveillance equipment malfunctions and emits a loud noise.

27

The Agent is forced to pass through an area with heavy signal jamming or interference.

28

The Agent's contact lens radio earpiece cuts out during a vital instruction.

29

The electronic locks on the Agent’s planned shortcut suddenly engage and prevent passage.

30

The Agent's vehicle is accidentally tracked by a local police radar gun as they speed away.

31

The mark switches coats/hats with an accomplice, forcing the Agent to guess which one to follow.

32

The mark is travelling in a convoy of identical vehicles or government cars.

33

The mark leaves the primary area, switching from urban centre to deep countryside/forest.

34

The mark enters a large public building (museum, theatre) that has multiple, separated exits.

35

The mark is observed interacting with a known, high-level intelligence officer from a third party.

36

The Agent mistakes an innocent person for their mark, wasting precious minutes on the wrong target.