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Who Stole the Cookie?
2014
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- 3–8 players
- 10 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
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Who Stole the Cookie? is a board game released in 2014 for 3–8 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Chris Castagnetto and its main mechanics are Memory.
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About the game
In Who Stole the Cookie? you need to figure out who has both of your cookies because just one is never enough! To set up, shuffle 2-3 cookie cards with 6-15 crumb cards depending on the number of players, then place two cards in the center of the table and deal two cards to each player, with everyone being able to peek at only one of their cards. On a turn, a player can: Peek: Look at any one face-down card. Switch: Switch the position of any two cards. Shuffle: Have someone shuffle the two cards in front of you, then look at one of them. Declare: Declare you know where two cookies are, choosing a card that you have or a card in the center of the table only if you can choose both of them. Secretly look at those cards, winning if you're correct and getting removed from the game if you're not. Find the cookies and you win!
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- Alderac Entertainment Group
- Victory Point Games
Questions and answers
Who Stole the Cookie? supports 3–8 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 Who Stole the Cookie? is 10 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 Who Stole the Cookie? for ages 13 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.
Who Stole the Cookie? 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.
Who Stole the Cookie? belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Who Stole the Cookie? are: Chris Castagnetto. 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 Who Stole the Cookie? 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.