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Art Thief
2014
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- 1–2 players
- 10–15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Art Thief is a board game released in 2014 for 1–2 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Heather Gunn and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Art Thief is a fast cooperative game for two players or solo play. Each turn you draw and play a room card, then move your thief. If the card played has the same item on it as two other cards already in play, one of those cards gets flipped and is no longer accessible. Can you complete the heist before the guards close in on you both? Art Thief comes with an easy mode for learning to play the game, a hard mode for master thieves, and some optional rules (below) for spicing up the gameplay. A fast, strategic, cooperative game that fits in your pocket? What a steal. —description from the publisher
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Art Thief supports 1–2 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 Art Thief is 10–15 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 Art Thief for ages 6 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.
Art Thief has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Art Thief belongs to these categories: Card Game and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. 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 Art Thief are: Heather Gunn. 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 Art Thief as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.