Thiefdom

Karma Games · Board game · 2025
— Ludopedia 6.9 BGG 1–4 · best 3 Solo 60–120 min Weight 3.1/5
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Want to feel like a medieval crime lord in a strategic and thematic game? Thiefdom throws you into this heist and escape adventure with plenty of cunning!

Highlights
  • Group action planning
  • Modular and varied city
  • Power-granting equipment
  • Immersive thief theme
Keep in mind
  • Simultaneous action can cause conflict
  • Getting caught is costly
  • Managing multiple thieves
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to pull an all-nighter in Bacharach! In Thiefdom, you and your crew lead rival thief guilds, racing to prove who's the most skilled at pilfering. The goal is straightforward: steal as much as you can from the medieval town and slip away before the guards catch you. Each player controls a trio of cunning thieves, each equipped with their own gadgets like grappling hooks, climbing tools, and smoke bombs – all to help you master disguise and evasion. But beware, the city guards are always on alert! Getting caught means losing all your loot and some precious victory points. The game unfolds over 6 nights, featuring a planning and action cycle that demands strategy and timing. You and the other players simultaneously plan the movements of your thieves and the guards, then execute everything in order. The town itself is a constantly shifting puzzle, with 8 modular tiles ensuring each game presents a fresh pick-up-and-deliver challenge. With 12 unique equipment items to boost your thieves and 36 special characters in the tavern to lend a hand, the fun is guaranteed. Thiefdom is a thematic and strategic game promising nights of pure adrenaline and cunning for 1 to 4 players.

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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Gamefound Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Region: Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) Theme: Burglary and Heists
Publisher Karma Games
Designer Juma Al-JouJou, Simon Schmieder
Artist Mihajlo Dimitrievski

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many players can participate in Thiefdom?
Thiefdom can be played by 1 to 4 players.
What is the average playtime?
A game of Thiefdom typically lasts between 60 and 120 minutes.
Is the game difficult to learn?
With a medium weight of 3.07/5 on BGG, Thiefdom offers an interesting strategic challenge, but it's accessible to those familiar with some board games.
Do I need to play in a group to enjoy it?
Not necessarily! Thiefdom has an excellent solo mode, and it's also interactive and fun for groups.
Does the board change each game?
Yes! The game features a modular board, meaning the city's layout is different every time you play, ensuring high replayability.
What are the main components?
You'll find thieves, city guards, special equipment, loot items, and a modular board representing the town of Bacharach.
Is there a lot of text dependency in the game?
Language dependency is considered low, with minimal text on cards and components, making it easily memorable or adaptable.

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