# Meeple Heist

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Emivaldo Sousa, Thiago Boaventura
- **Publishers**: Ludens Spirit
- **Categories**: Deduction, Dice, Spies / Secret Agents
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling

## Verdict
Perfect for those who enjoy light deduction and crime themes, featuring a very fun 'betrayal' dynamic.Very engaging heist themeSimple and dynamic deductionFast and fluid gameplayDice luck can be frustratingInteraction can get chaoticFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Ever watched those perfect heist movies where a team of specialists plans every detail to break into an impossible vault and escape with bags of cash without firing a single shot? That's exactly the vibe of Meeple Heist! In this game, you and your friends take on the role of masterminds planning an epic robbery at the Meeple Castle, a luxurious casino run by organized crime. The catch? You aren't the only one with this brilliant idea. Other teams are attempting the same heist simultaneously, and to make things worse, they are using the same pool of specialists.

The game revolves around a delightful dynamic of distrust. You'll have access to characters with specific skills—such as The Brain, The Face, The Muscle, The Eye, The Feet, and The Fingers—but be careful: these meeples are untrustworthy! They might be working for you now, but they could easily be on your opponent's payroll. The fun lies in trying to deduce who actually works for whom while attempting to position your agents in the right place at the right time.

To successfully infiltrate the casino and secure the biggest slice of the loot, you'll need a mix of cunning, risk management, and, of course, a healthy dose of luck, as dice rolling dictates the pace of the action. It's not just about where you place your pieces, but about predicting your opponent's moves and uncovering the hidden intentions of your 'allies'. Can you coordinate this group of unstable specialists and pull off the most ambitious heist of all time, or will you end up empty-handed while your neighbor escapes with all the mob's money? Remember the golden rule: never, under any circumstances, trust the meeples!

## How to Play
Game Objective
In Meeple Heist, players take on the roles of expert teams planning a heist on the luxurious Meeple Castle Casino. The goal is to infiltrate the experts into the casino, complete their specific missions, and ensure they escape with as much money as possible. The game ends when all meeples enter the casino, and the team with the most stolen money is declared the winner.

Setup
To set up the game, follow the steps below:

  Place the organizer mat in the center of the table and place the casino board in the designated area.
  Organize the 4 stacks of Accusation cards according to the numbers on the backs (1 to 4) and place them in the magnifying glass areas on the mat.
  Give each player 1 Reroll card and each team 1 Player Guide.
  Place 2 or 3 Reroll cards in the corresponding area of the mat, depending on the number of teams.
  Roll the 3 dice and place them in the casino rooms corresponding to the resulting symbols.
  Organize the queue of meeples waiting to enter the casino, filling the first 4 spots with one meeple of each color and distributing the rest randomly.
  Organize the stacks of Mission and Escape cards according to the colors on the backs and distribute 1 Mission card of each color to each team.

Refer to the manual for details on this section.

Game Flow
The game progresses in alternating turns between teams. On each turn, the team chooses between two main actions:

  Collaborate with the Plan: Move meeples through the casino using the dice.
  Prepare the Escape: Prepare the escape of an expert, ensuring they can escape with the money.

After each Collaborate with the Plan action, the dice are rolled again and repositioned on the board, and the first meeple in the queue enters the casino. The game ends when the last meeple enters the casino and there are no more dice on the board.

Actions and How to Play
The main actions available are:

  Collaborate with the Plan: Choose 1 or 2 dice on the board and activate the room or the color of the symbol shown on the die. Move meeples according to the chosen activation.
  Prepare the Escape: Choose an expert and place their Escape card in the team's Guide. This allows the expert to escape with the money at the end of the game.

Additionally, players can use Reroll cards to reroll dice during their turn.
Refer to the manual for details on this section.

End of Game and Scoring
The game ends when the last meeple enters the casino and there are no more dice on the board. Teams reveal their Mission cards and compare them to the prepared Escape cards. Only experts with prepared escapes contribute to the final score. Each meeple that completed their mission adds money to the team's total. The team with the most stolen money wins. In case of a tie, the team with the most Reroll cards wins.

Tips for Winning

  Do not prioritize rooms where opponents have minor advantages. Focus on moving meeples to rooms that will yield more money for your team.
  Preparing the escape of all experts is not a guarantee of victory. Use your turns to move meeples and prepare escapes only for experts who are in good scoring positions.
  Revealing your experts too early can give opponents an advantage. Knowing the right moment to prepare each escape is crucial for success.

## FAQ
### Is the game very complex?
Not at all! It's quite accessible, ideal for those looking for something fast and fun without reading a 40-page manual.

### How long does a game last?
Usually between 30 to 45 minutes, making it a great filler or a perfect icebreaker.

### How many people can play?
From 2 to 6 players; the deduction dynamic becomes even more interesting with more people at the table.

### Does the game rely heavily on luck?
Dice influence the outcome, but the deduction strategy and meeple positioning balance the experience.

### Who would I recommend this game to?
Anyone who enjoys 'hidden identity' games and movies like 'Ocean's Eleven'.

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