How to Rob a Bank

Big G Creative, Jumbo · Board game · 2017
7.4 Ludopedia 6.3 BGG 2–4 · best 4 30 min Weight 1.8/5
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RECOMMENDED

How to Rob a Bank is that perfect party game - quick, hilarious and packed with 'OMG' moments. Fans of asymmetric games (1-vs-many) will love the cat-and-mouse chase, while bluffing enthusiasts enjoy the mind games. Programming secret actions creates heist-movie tension - when cards flip, expect table shouts! Just don't expect deep strategy: the magic lies in controlled chaos and laughter.

Highlights
  • Heist-movie tension
  • Quick to learn
  • Perfect for rowdy groups
Keep in mind
  • Light strategy
  • Best with 3+ players
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In How to Rob a Bank, one player becomes the bank controlling guards while others form a heist team trying to clean out the vaults. The cool part? Everyone secretly plans actions using cards - like chess where you only see moves as they happen. Each round, robbers program their moves (grabbing cash, disabling alarms, distracting guards) while the banker tries to predict where the heist will strike. The modular board makes every game different, and the actual game box becomes part of the layout - super immersive! Tension peaks when actions are revealed and you see if your escape plan works or if you'll end up in jail. It's quick (just 30 mins), easy to learn, and perfect for cat-and-mouse dynamics with bluffing elements.

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Best player count

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2–4 players
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Components: Game Box Used In Play Theme: Burglary and Heists Theme: Mystery / Crime
Publisher Big G Creative, Jumbo
Designer Korby Sears, Prospero Hall

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does it work well with 2 players?
It works, but shines with 3-4 - the team-vs-bank dynamic gets more exciting.
How long to learn?
You'll be robbing banks in 10 minutes - rules are simple and the manual is well-illustrated.
Does it need much table space?
Nope - the game box BECOMES the board! Saves space and feels super thematic.
Kid-friendly?
Works from age 10+ - lighthearted theme and simple rules, no actual violence.
Language-dependent?
Barely - just a few cards have minimal text, and players memorize them quickly.

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