The Basics:
Stop Thief, published by Parker Brothers in 1979, was designed by Robert Doyle (according to BoardGameGeek.com).
Why Stop Thief is Part of the Games Timeline:
Stop Thief used a hand-held electronic device to enhance gameplay, the first widely available game to do so.
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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.
