The Glasgow Train Robbery

About this board game

The Glasgow Train Robbery is a cooperative game for exactly two players, with a playing time of about 45 minutes. Set in 1960s Scotland, it challenges you and a partner to intercept and rob a high-value train without getting caught.

Take on the roles of the Coordinator and the Operator, then work together to prepare the heist. Gather the right equipment, mislead the authorities, and manage your actions carefully while communication remains limited and the investigation continues to develop.

The game unfolds over an undetermined number of turns, building toward a tense final robbery. To succeed, your team must complete all five plan cards before the train reaches London. The Coordinator must complete the first four plans, while the Operator is responsible for the final one.

• Cooperative gameplay designed specifically for two players
• Limited communication that makes every decision count
• Five plan cards to complete across the operation
• Unexpected twists and a shifting balance of risks and rewards

Leave too many clues behind or fail to finish the plan in time, and the police will catch you. Success depends on synchronizing your actions, staying ahead of the investigation, and escaping with the loot before the opportunity disappears.

With its historical flavor, high-stakes finale, and focus on tight teamwork, The Glasgow Train Robbery offers a replayable test of cooperation under pressure. It is the first game in a series inspired by legendary heists, each transporting players to a different time and place for another attempt to outsmart the law.