Tjuv och polis
- Designer (Uncredited)
- Publisher Alga , AS Company , Brio AB , MIKA , Oy Fenno-Alga Ab
- Illustration Lasse Åkerström , Anders Jeppsson , Lars Melander , René Michaëlis
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Tjuv och polis, players take on roles of police and robbers in a chase game. Robbers try to steal from banks and post offices, stash money in hideouts, and ultimately escape by rail, plane, or ship. The police player controls multiple police pieces and a radio car to catch the robbers. Captured robbers serve jail time decided by dice rolls and can attempt escapes on a roll of six. The winner is the player with the most money, whether robber or police.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is aimed primarily at children aged 7 and up and families looking for a simple thematic board game using dice and movement. It is a family game with low complexity and a playtime around 120 minutes, requiring no advanced experience. For experienced gamers, it serves more as a nostalgic classic than a strategic challenge.
How It Works
The game uses Dice Rolling and Roll/Spin and Move mechanics: players move their pieces based on dice results on the board. The police player has multiple police figures plus a radio car, while each other player controls a robber. Robbers collect and hide money before escaping via special transport routes. Captured robbers must roll dice to shorten jail time or try to escape on a six.
What Makes It Special
Tjuv och polis stands out as a classic Swedish children's game from 1944 with a simple police-and-robbers theme. Despite having an uncredited designer, it reflects traditional Swedish gameplay. Its mix of dice luck and movement offers an easy yet thematic family experience distinct from complex strategy games.
Pro
- Classic Swedish children's game from 1944
- Simple dice and movement mechanics (Dice Rolling, Roll/Spin and Move)
- Suitable for 2-6 players and children aged 7+
- Easy-to-understand police and robber theme
Contra
- Lacks strategic depth for experienced players
- Relatively long playtime (~120 minutes) for a children's game
- No solo mode available
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a classic world of robbers and police targeting banks and post offices. The theme is typical of children's games focusing on chases and escapes by rail, plane, or ship.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on planning your piece movements and use dice rolls as opportunities to achieve your goals.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Tjuv och polis is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 120 minutes, which is relatively long for a children's game; plan accordingly.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is a simple family game requiring no special prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Tjuv och polis combines classic dice mechanics with a children's police-and-robbers theme, differing from more complex strategy games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is especially suitable for families with children aged 7 and older due to simple rules and child-friendly theme.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Dice Rolling and Roll/Spin and Move mechanics enables simple, luck-based movement on the board.
Fazit
Tjuv och polis is recommended for families seeking a straightforward, thematic dice and movement game for children. It is less suited for players who prefer complex or strategic games.
