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The Thief of Baghdad (2006)

2–4 players · 45 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
45 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like arabian games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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The Thief of Baghdad board game box cover

About The Thief of Baghdad

In 12 Thieves, first published as The thief of Baghdad, each player leads a group of thieves and tries to gain the best booty for themselves, but the treasure is well-guarded in the palaces of Baghdad, so you must slip your thieves into the guard corps and attempt to bribe those you can't represent with one of your own. The player who plays their cards best and reacts most cleverly to the different situations will succeed in getting their thieves and guards well distributed i…

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Arabian

Mechanics: Area Movement, Hand Management · Designer: Thorsten Gimmler

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The Thief of Baghdad FAQ

How many players is The Thief of Baghdad?
The Thief of Baghdad plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does The Thief of Baghdad take to play?
A game of The Thief of Baghdad takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Thief of Baghdad any good?
The Thief of Baghdad rates 6.4/10 from 1,551 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a arabian game built around area movement, hand management.