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Thief’s Market – Dice Drafting and Devious Deals

Thief’s Market is a competitive card and dice game centred on dividing stolen loot and outmaneuvering rival thieves. Players negotiate risk and reward through a clever mix of drafting, stealing, and engine building, gradually assembling resources and abilities to gain notoriety.

Each round presents shifting opportunities as players decide whether to take what’s available or disrupt others’ plans. The result is a tactical experience where timing, opportunism, and calculated betrayal shape the outcome.

🎯 Gameplay Overview

• Players: 3–5
• Playtime: 30–60 minutes
• Recommended Age: 14 and up
• Game Type: Dice Drafting, Engine Building, Open Drafting

Players begin each round by rolling a pool of loot dice, which are then split into groups. One player divides the dice, while others choose which share to take—introducing a persistent tension between fairness and self-interest. On a turn, a player may claim a pile of loot or steal from another player, returning part of the haul to the centre.

Collected resources are spent in the market to recruit henchmen, acquire relics, and purchase effects that influence future turns. Over time, these purchases form a small engine that enhances dice manipulation and scoring potential. The game concludes when the market can no longer be replenished or key objectives are met, with victory awarded to the player who has accumulated the most notoriety through wealth, assets, and strategic play.