- BGG rank
- BGG #4,253
- BGG rating
- 6.4
12 Thieves
2006
Rules assistance for 12 Thieves
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.9/5
About the game
In 12 Thieves, first published as The thief of Baghdad, each player leads a group of thieves and tries to gain the best booty for themselves, but the treasure is well-guarded in the palaces of Baghdad, so you must slip your thieves into the guard corps and attempt to bribe those you can't represent with one of your own. The player who plays their cards best and reacts most cleverly to the different situations will succeed in getting their thieves and guards well distributed in Baghdad, and therefore be the first to collect four pieces of treasure.
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Designers
Publishers
- Piatnik
- Queen Games
- Devil Dice Games
Questions and answers
The rules assistant for 12 Thieves will help explain turns, card effects and disputed situations, with references to verified official materials and saved question history. It is not ready yet; verified sources for your edition are still being prepared.
12 Thieves supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue.
The listed playing time for 12 Thieves is 45 minutes. The actual duration depends on the group and its familiarity with the game.
The catalogue lists 12 Thieves for ages 8 and up. Check the age guidance on your edition.
The credited designers of 12 Thieves are: Thorsten Gimmler.
The catalogue lists 12 Thieves as a base game.
Rules assistant for 12 Thieves
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