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Stop Thief

Stop Thief

Parker Brothers · 1979
2–430 min10+ yrsCouples
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ELECTRONIC COPS AND ROBBERS. Featuring the ELECTRONIC CRIME SCANNER. A crime is being committed…but where? In the jewelry store? The bank? Where will the thief strike next?

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ELECTRONIC COPS AND ROBBERS. Featuring the ELECTRONIC CRIME SCANNER.

A crime is being committed…but where?

In the jewelry store? The bank? Where will the thief strike next? You and your opponents are licensed private detectives. The thief you’re after is computer controlled and completely invisible. But you can hear him! With your ELECTRONIC CRIME SCANNER you can eavesdrop on the thief whenever he moves on the board. You can hear him in the act of committing a crime. You hear him, too, as he opens a door, crosses a floor, breaks a window, runs on the street and escapes on the subway. Each sound you hear is a clue that will help you track him down. You’ll need all your skills of deduction and logic to follow the thief and corner him. Then you can call the police. With luck, the police will arrest the thief and cart him off to jail. Sometimes, though, he escapes from them. At other times, he’s just not where you think he is! If you can catch this thief, you’ll earn a large reward. If he gives you the slip, he’ll rob again…and again…and again…

Features

 On the board are 19 different locations where the thief can commit a crime
 If you need another clue, a hot tip or some extra cash, play the appropriate Sleuth Card on your turn.
 To earn a reward, you’ll have to arrest the thief before one of your opponents does.
 Add $100 to the reward for each additional crime that the thief commits.
 The winner of the game is the first detective to earn $2500 in reward money.

Track and arrest the thief with the ELECTRONIC CRIME SCANNER

 Use this powerful computer to track the escaping thief.
 Follow the thief with electronic sound effects.  Listen for crime alarms, creaking doors, breaking glass and more.
 The digital readout instantly flashes additional information.
 The tipster can tell you exactly where the thief is hiding.
 Use the numbered keys to show the police where to make an arrest.
 The clue button allows you to eavesdrop on the thief whenever he moves



 A limited warranty is enclosed.  Ask to see the retailer’s copy prior to purchase.
 Required, but not included, is a 9-volt alkaline battery.
game anatomy
Vibe
Couples
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
10+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Stop Thief?
Stop Thief is a deduction game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Stop Thief — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Stop Thief support?
Stop Thief is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Stop Thief take?
A game of Stop Thief takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Stop Thief for?
Stop Thief is recommended from age 10.
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