Burgle Bros.

Burgle Bros.

ExplorationMaze
Players
1-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
3 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
90 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
12+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
2.3 / 5
Year
2015

About the game

Burgle Bros. is a cooperative heist game where 1-4 players sneak through a three-floor building, cracking safes and evading patrolling guards before escaping via helicopter on the roof. Using action points and modular tile-based floor layouts, players must map out guard patterns, manage limited stealth tokens, and coordinate their movements to avoid detection. Every game features a randomized building layout, keeping each heist unpredictable. Its tense, puzzle-like cooperative play captures the thrill of a classic heist movie.

Hobbli's Notes

Burgle Bros. does a fantastic job of making a cooperative game feel genuinely tense without relying on a dominant 'quarterback' player - the modular floors and hidden guard patterns keep everyone guessing together. It rewards careful communication and planning, since one careless move with a guard can end the heist in an instant. The variable floor layouts give it strong replayability for a cooperative game. A great pick for groups who enjoy puzzly, high-stakes teamwork.

What we like

  • Modular, randomized floor layouts keep every heist unique.
  • Strong cooperative puzzle-solving without one player dominating decisions.
  • Tense stealth mechanics capture the feel of a heist movie.
  • Solid solo mode allows single-player heists.

Keep in mind

  • One careless mistake can end the game abruptly, which can frustrate some players.
  • Requires careful group communication to succeed, less suited to quieter groups.

Who it's for

Great for ages 12 and up, ideal for cooperative-game fans in groups of 1-4 who enjoy heist-themed puzzles.

Mechanics

Action PointsCooperative GameDice RollingMovementMap AdditionModular BoardMultiple MapsSolo / Solitaire GameGrid / MapVariable Player Powers

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