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Among Thieves

Review · Board Games · iOS

Among Thieves

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 05 Jun 2026

iOS

LAN - GAMES EOOD · 2017

LumiScore

48/100

Caution

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

7

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

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Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.10

Among Thieves fosters strong cognitive skills through strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Players must carefully consider card choices, anticipate opponents' moves, and adapt their strategies to succeed in accumulating fortune.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.22

The highly competitive nature of Among Thieves, centered around sabotaging opponents and a 'no honor among thieves' theme, may lead to competitive toxicity and frustration. While there is no stranger chat, the game's design encourages direct competition.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is Among Thieves safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Among Thieves a LumiScore of 48/100. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

How long should kids play Among Thieves?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Among Thieves is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Among Thieves?

The highly competitive nature of Among Thieves, centered around sabotaging opponents and a 'no honor among thieves' theme, may lead to competitive toxicity and frustration. While there is no stranger chat, the game's design encourages direct competition.