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Stop Thief

By Erik Arneson, About.com

Date:

1979

Publisher:

Parker Brothers

Designer:

According to BoardGameGeek.com, Stop Thief was designed by Robert Doyle.

Why It's Significant (in 25 words or less):

Stop Thief used a hand-held electronic device to enhance gameplay, the first widely available game to do so.

More About Stop Thief:

Players try to discover the location of the thief, who is represented by a calculator-like piece of electronic equipment. The gizmo provides audio clues to players, such as walking or entering a door.

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