Alley Thieves

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.1

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.

Replay value

Alley Thieves has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers fresh experiences and room for improvement with each playthrough.

Luck profile

Alley Thieves has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating the outcome. Overall, Alley Thieves provides a good balance between luck and player agency.

Overview

In the dark alleyways of the City of Legerdemain, 2-4 thief guilds are vying for control of the streets. Thieves must try to recruit opponent's thieves using their stealth, cunning and persuasion. Those that are not strong enough must admit defeat and join the other guild — but only one guild can come out on top. In Alley Thieves, players control four thieves (which are represented by dice) to try to recruit other opponent's thieves in the city streets. Players take turns moving a thief, and if they encounter an opponent they can try to recruit them. Both players roll the Skill Die and add it to the thief's Skill Value. Whomever has the highest total wins the battle of wits and stealth, and the other thief most admit defeat and join the winner's guild to learn and to improve their craft. When a player infiltrates an opponent's hideout, she may attempt to use a bonus Infiltration Action. The first player to reach the recruitment goal may claim victory and be the master of their craft! The inspiration for this game was to make a small portable game that wouldn't take up too much space, while also playing in a short amount of time.

Mechanism

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Dice Rolling Grid Movement Take That

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Credits

Designers

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Mandy Tong

Artists

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