三盗 (Three Thieves) is a deduction and bluffing game for 2-4 players. Set in the world of traditional Bejing opera, players assume the roles of either Thieves or Heroes in a race to outwit each other.
The game starts with the Thieves drawing two secret role cards from a deck of twelve; the remaining cards are designated as Heroes. Throughout the game, players move character pieces along various paths up a mountain. Thieves aim to steal the precious Jade Cup, while Heroes work to prevent the theft by locking characters in place at specific checkpoints.
Objective
The Thieves win by successfully stealing the Jade Cup if at least one Thief avoids capture by the end of the game.
The Heroes win if they manage to lock up both Thieves before they can complete their heist.
Background
The game is inspired by the Beijing opera "三盗九龙杯" (Three Thieves and the Jade Cup), combining elements of traditional Chinese storytelling with modern deduction gameplay.