Caper
BGG rank
BGG #24,029
BGG rating
6.4

Caper

1970

Rules assistance for Caper

Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 2–4 players
  • 60 min
  • 9+
  • Complexity 1.3/5

Rules assistant for Caper

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.

Caper is a board game released in 1970 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Paul J. Gruen and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.

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About the game

Each player assumes the role of a jewel thief attempting to steal jewels from various secure locations and returning them to his respective hideout. The game features some exceptional components, including a multi-level board and detailed miniature metal thief tools, some of which have moving parts.

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Publishers

  • Parker Brothers

Questions and answers

Caper 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.