
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,152
- BGG rating
- 6.9
7 Ronin
- 2 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Age of Thieves: Masters of Disguise
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Age of Thieves: Masters of Disguise is an expansion for Age of Thieves released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Marek Mydel, Mateusz Szupik, and Sławomir Stępień and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Action Points.
Description from the publisher: While master thieves hide in the shadows and plan their next moves, two new characters enter the city. At first, they don’t seem very suspicious – just an elderly lady with a rusty cat and a wandering actor. However, appearances can be deceptive and the new characters will soon prove that! Age of Thieves: Masters of Disguise is the first expansion for the unique game Age of Thieves, in which players impersonate the masters of shadows and try to steal the precious Emperors Jewel. The expansion introduces two new characters along with miniatures, special abilities and character sheets, entirely new mechanics (burglary and sewer cards) and a unique scenario.
Age of Thieves: Masters of Disguise supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Age of Thieves: Masters of Disguise is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Age of Thieves: Masters of Disguise for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Age of Thieves: Masters of Disguise belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Spies / Secret Agents. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Action Points. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Age of Thieves: Masters of Disguise are: Marek Mydel, Mateusz Szupik, and Sławomir Stępień. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Age of Thieves: Masters of Disguise as an expansion for Age of Thieves. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Age of Thieves to use it. Check that your edition of Age of Thieves is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.