Caper

Caper

Card GameCity BuildingMafia
Players
2-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
45 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
13+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
2.2 / 5
Year
2018

About the game

Caper is a two-player card game of high-society heists across Europe's most glamorous cities. Over six rounds, you'll draft thieves, equip them with gear, and plot to steal valuable works of art, all while jockeying for area control of the city's most lucrative locations. Each city setting changes the available loot and layout, keeping matchups fresh from game to game. With colorful, quirky art and tight decision-making, Caper packs real strategic bite into a 45-minute two-player card game.

Hobbli's Notes

A slick little two-player card game: the drafting and area-majority tension scale up nicely for its short runtime, and the varying city boards give it more replay value than you'd expect from a card-only game.

What we like

  • Tight two-player card drafting with real area-majority tension.
  • Varied city settings add meaningful replay variety.
  • Thematic heist flavor comes through in quirky art and design.
  • Quick 45-minute playtime fits well as a two-player filler.

Keep in mind

  • Strictly two-player, limiting use for larger groups.
  • Drafting order can feel constrained by limited hand size.
  • Variable city setups may occasionally feel unbalanced.

Who it's for

Perfect for two players aged 13+ looking for a strategic card game for date nights or quick head-to-head sessions.

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceDraftingSet Collection

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