The Thief of Baghdad: Game Rules

Objective of the Game:

In "The Thief of Baghdad," you take on the role of a cunning thief navigating the streets of Baghdad to steal the most valuable treasure. The aim is to be the first to collect a certain number of treasures or capture the most valuable treasure to win the game.

Game Components

• Game Board: The board represents the city of Baghdad, with various areas offering different challenges and rewards.
• Game Pieces: Each player receives a game piece representing their thief.
• Treasure Cards: These cards determine which treasures are available for stealing and their rewards.
• Action Cards: These cards allow players to perform special actions, like moving other thieves or complicating their plans.
• Dice: Used for movement on the game board and some random chances.
• Treasure Tokens: Mark positions on the board where treasures can be seized.

Setup

1. Place the board in the center of the table and position the treasure tokens on the designated spots.
2. Each player chooses a game piece and places it on the starting space.
3. Shuffle the treasure cards and draw four face-up next to the board; these are the current treasures available.
4. Shuffle the action cards and deal three face down to each player.
5. The player who last watched a movie about Baghdad starts the game.

Gameplay

• The game is played in rounds. Each player follows these phases in their turn:

1. Movement Phase

• Roll the dice and move your game piece the corresponding number of spaces. You can move in any direction except diagonally.

2. Collection Phase

• If you land on a space with a treasure token, you can attempt to steal that treasure. Draw a treasure card and check if you meet the requirements to steal it.

3. Action Phase

• Optionally play an action card from your hand to disrupt other players' plans or increase your advantage.

4. End of Turn

• Draw a new action card so you always have three cards in your hand.

Winning

• The game ends once a player collects the set number of treasures or captures the most valuable treasure worth 3 victory points and safely returns it to their hideout.
• The player with the most victory points at the end wins the game.

Tips

• Plan Strategy: Use action cards wisely to hinder opponents and pave the way for yourself.
• Expect Randomness: Be prepared for unforeseen moves due to dice rolls and action cards.
• Timing Attacks: Wait for the right moment to move your piece into dangerous territories or confront other players.
• Bluff with Cards: You don’t always need high-value cards; sometimes bluffing can divert others from your plans.

Enjoy the heist and escape in "The Thief of Baghdad"!