- BGG rating
- 6.3
Lupin the 3rd: The Expansion #1
- 2–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,443
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Lupin the 3rd
2011
Rules assistance for Lupin the 3rd
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Lupin the 3rd
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Lupin the 3rd is a board game released in 2011 for 2–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Pierluigi Frumusa and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Hidden Movement.
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About the game
Lupin The Third brings the characters of the decades-old manga series Lupin III, created by Kazuhiko Kato, to the game board, with players taking the role of one of five characters from the series, each represented by a colorful miniature: The unpredictable gentleman thief Lupin His inseparable friend with the unerring aim, Jigen The taciturn master swordsman Goemon Ishikawa XIII The charming and mischievous Fujiko Mine, Lupin's love interest The stubborn and indefatigable Inspector Zenigata Lupin The Third has elements of a reverse Scotland Yard in that one of the players will control Inspector Zenigata and be visible on the game board along with his team of police agents, while the other players will work together to try together to steal the treasure and escape; these players are visible only when within view of Zenigata and the police, but both sides can use tricks to misdirect the other. What's more, as in the comic, Fujiko Mine can betray the group to try to escape with the treasure on her own!
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- Ghenos Games
- Japanime Games
Questions and answers
Lupin the 3rd supports 2–5 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 Lupin the 3rd 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 Lupin the 3rd 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.
Lupin the 3rd has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Lupin the 3rd belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Hidden Movement. 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 Lupin the 3rd are: Pierluigi Frumusa. 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 Lupin the 3rd 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.