# Burgle Bros. ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2015 - **BGG Rating**: 7.4 - **BGG Rank**: #415 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 45-90 min - **Weight**: 2.31 / 5 - **Designers**: Tim Fowers - **Artists**: Heiko Günther, Ryan Goldsberry, Virginia Critchfield - **Publishers**: Fowers Games, 2Tomatoes Games, Choo Choo Games, Niza Gams, Reflexshop - **Categories**: Exploration, Maze, Print & Play, Spies / Secret Agents - **Mechanics**: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Map Addition, Modular Board ## Verdict If you love the tension of a good heist movie and enjoy cooperative games that demand a lot of planning, Burgle Bros. is right up your alley!Constant tensionHigh replayabilityImmersive themeIntense cooperationUnique charactersCan be punishingRequires coordinationDice luckHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description In Burgle Bros., you and your elite team of thieves have an audacious mission: infiltrate a high-security building, crack three safes, and escape with the loot, all without getting caught by the patrolling guards. This is a cooperative game for 1 to 4 players, where each person takes on the role of a unique crew member, with special abilities that will be crucial for the operation's success. The building consists of three floors, each with a 4x4 tile layout that reveals itself as you explore, ensuring that every game is a new adventure. The objective is simple but the execution is complex: find the safes on each floor, crack them, and then ascend the stairs to the roof, where the getaway helicopter awaits. But beware! Each player starts with three stealth tokens. If a guard enters the same room as you, one token is lost. Losing all your tokens means you've been caught, and the game ends for everyone. Strategy is key: plan your moves, use each character's abilities wisely, and coordinate to evade guards and disable alarms. The tension is constant, and with each opened door, the adrenaline rises. Prepare for a suspenseful infiltration experience full of teamwork, where one false step can cost the entire gang their freedom! ## How to Play Objective of the Game Alright, listen up, future master thieves! In Burgle Bros., you and your crew are on a mission to pull off the ultimate heist. Your main goal is to successfully crack open all the safes on the top floor of a highly secured building and make your escape through the roof. It's a cooperative game, so you're all in this together – either you all escape with the loot, or you all end up in the slammer! Preparation (Setup) Let's get this operation ready! Here’s how to set up your high-stakes heist: Choose your Floor Plan: First things first, decide which building you're going to hit. The game comes with different floor plans, so pick one that suits your crew's experience level. Assemble the Building: Based on your chosen floor plan, lay out the tile cards face down to form the building's floors. Each floor will have a grid of these tiles. Make sure to leave space between floors for the walls. Place the Safes and Stairs: Locate the safe tokens and stair tokens. Place one safe token face down on each designated safe tile on the top floor. Place stair tokens face down on the designated stair tiles on each floor. Character Selection: Each player chooses a unique Burglar character. Each character has special abilities that will come in handy during the heist. Take your character board and any starting equipment or tokens associated with your character. Guard Placement: Place the guard tokens on their starting spaces as indicated by the chosen floor plan. These guys are your biggest problem, so know where they begin! Tool Deck: Shuffle the tool cards and place them face down to form the draw pile. These will be your lifelines, providing crucial advantages. Alarm Deck: Shuffle the alarm cards and place them face down. These cards dictate the guards' movements and other unfortunate events. Starting Player: Decide who goes first. The player who most recently broke a rule (minor offenses count!) is a good candidate for the starting player. The Game Turn A turn in Burgle Bros. is a tense dance between planning and reacting. Here’s how it generally flows: Player Turn: The active player can perform a series of actions. These actions usually involve moving around the building, trying to reveal new tiles, interacting with safes, or using tools. Remember, every move counts, and you want to be efficient! Revealing Tiles: When you move onto a face-down tile, you flip it over to reveal its contents. This could be a safe, a laser grid, a fingerprint scanner, or even a useful tool! Cracking Safes: Your main objective on each floor is to crack the safes. This usually involves a mini-game or a specific action sequence depending on the safe's type. Successfully cracking a safe will reveal its contents, which are often crucial for your escape. Guard Movement: After each player's turn, the guards move. This is determined by drawing an alarm card. The card will tell you which guard moves and how many spaces. Be careful, if a guard catches you in their line of sight, you're in trouble! Using Tools: Throughout the game, you'll acquire tool cards. These can be played at various times to help you overcome obstacles, disable alarms, or even manipulate guard movements. Knowing when to use your tools is key to success. End of Game and Scoring The game of Burgle Bros. has a clear win or lose condition, there's no "scoring" in the traditional sense: Victory Condition: You win the game cooperatively if all players successfully crack all the safes on the top floor and then escape through the roof access point. Congratulations, you've pulled off the heist! Loss Condition: You lose the game if any of the following happens: A guard catches any of your burglars and they are unable to escape. The alarm level reaches a critical point (usually indicated by a track on the board). You run out of time or certain resources, as specified by the chosen floor plan or specific event cards. Tips for Winning Alright, rookies, listen up! Here are a couple of pointers to help you avoid a trip to the big house: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! This is a cooperative game, so talk to your teammates! Share information about revealed tiles, discuss guard movements, and plan your actions together. A coordinated team is a successful team. Manage Your Heat: Every action you take, especially loud ones like cracking safes, can increase the building's "heat" or alarm level. Keep an eye on this track and try to mitigate it when possible. Don't be reckless, or you'll quickly find yourself surrounded by guards. Know Your Burglar: Each character has unique abilities. Understand how your burglar's special skill can best contribute to the team's success. Whether it's disabling lasers, moving silently, or carrying extra tools, leverage your strengths! ## FAQ ### How many players can play Burgle Bros.? Burgle Bros. is a cooperative game that can be played by 1 to 4 people. It's perfect for both a challenging solo experience and a game night with friends. ### What is the average playtime for a game? A game of Burgle Bros. typically lasts between 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and the complexity of your heist strategy. ### What is the complexity level of the game? With a BGG weight of 2.3144/5, Burgle Bros. is considered a medium-complexity game. It offers interesting strategic challenges without being overly complicated, ideal for those with some board game experience. ### Are the components of good quality? Yes, the game is known for its thematic and functional components, which contribute to the immersive heist experience. Some editions include 3D elements and even use the game box itself during play! ### Is it an easy game to learn? The basic rules are relatively simple to grasp, but mastering the nuances and strategies to coordinate your team and evade guards requires a few plays. The learning curve is fun and rewarding. ### Who is Burgle Bros. recommended for? It's highly recommended for fans of cooperative games, lovers of espionage and heist themes, and anyone looking for a strategic challenge with high replayability. If you enjoy planning and teamwork, you'll love it! ### Is there any element of luck in the game? Yes, dice rolling is present in some mechanics, adding an element of luck that can both help and hinder your plans, making every moment more exciting and unpredictable. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 47.75 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6778560&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 48.88 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=783477&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 48.88 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6075674&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 50.40 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6804126&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 54.88 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6425466&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 62.17 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4250830&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/17472/burgle-bros?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com