Burgle Bros

About

Burgle Bros is a cooperative board game for 1-4 players. You and your team are expert thieves, planning the ultimate casino heist. Sneak past guards, avoid lasers, and crack safes to steal the loot, but watch out for alarms and failed heists! Each successful heist requires strategy, teamwork, and a little bit of luck. Will you escape with the goods, or get caught in the act?

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Great adaptation of the board game, maintaining the fun and cooperative gameplay.
Challenging and addictive, with random maps and character abilities that keep each game fresh.
Visually appealing and easy to learn, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.

Technical issues such as crashes and UI problems detract from the overall experience.
The game can be excessively difficult, leading to frustration, especially in later levels.
Lacks robust multiplayer options, limiting the ability to play with friends online.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is reminiscent of a 90's browser game, featuring simple mechanics akin to coin flips, yet it remains engaging and enjoyable. The randomized puzzle elements contribute to its freshness, ensuring that players find it interesting beyond just a few rounds.
- “The game mechanics keep it fresh!”
- “Basically, this is a randomized puzzle game; the game mechanics make it interesting for more than a few rounds.”
- “Visually looks like a 90's browser game and mechanically plays like a series of coin flips, but it’s good fun regardless.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's stability is compromised by significant glitches, particularly in the final level, "Tower of Babel," which contributes to an extreme difficulty. Additionally, there are minor rule-related glitches that prevent players from executing seemingly legal actions.
- “I've found the final level 'Tower of Babel' to be almost impossible due to extreme difficulty and some game glitches.”
- “There were some minor rule-related glitches where the game didn't let me take actions that I'm fairly sure were legal.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The thematic music is highly praised, adding significant value to the gaming experience. However, players have noted an issue where the music resets when switching out of the game window and then returning.
- “The thematic music is a huge plus as well.”
- “I was playing in windowed mode, and if I clicked out of the window, reentering would cause the music to reset.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its diverse board layouts and a wide array of characters that can be upgraded, effectively doubling the character options once unlocked. This variety encourages repeated playthroughs and keeps the experience fresh.
- “With multiple board layouts and a full range of characters, each of whom can be upgraded, you effectively have twice the number of characters to choose from (once unlocked)... loads of replayability.”
- “The variety of game modes and challenges keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The dynamic events and choices in each session ensure that no two games are ever the same, making it incredibly replayable.”
- “With multiple board layouts and a full range of characters, each of whom can be upgraded, the game effectively offers twice the number of characters to choose from (once unlocked), providing loads of replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices in its narrative, making subsequent playthroughs feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “After completing the main story, there isn't much incentive to replay, as the side quests feel like filler and don't add to the overall experience.”