Halt the Heist!

Halt the Heist! is an online 2v2 heist game for four players. One team tries to find and steal a diamond, then escape; the other searches for and captures the Thief. Each team has one player moving around the map and one working at a computer to hack, track opponents, watch cameras and plan strategies.

The Thief and Hacker

The Thief starts at one of three locations chosen by the Hacker. Together, they locate a hammer and then the diamond, and try to escape before the Guard catches the Thief. They communicate to solve puzzles and plan the heist. The Thief can use a dash to escape or hide in bushes, but cameras, obstacles and noise can reveal their position.

At the computer, the Hacker uses tools and a Hacker's Manual to gather information about the map and the opposing team, then guide the Thief to the hammer and diamond and plan a getaway. The Hacker can disrupt the security team by hacking cameras, opening security doors and disabling tripwires, while avoiding being shut out by Surveillance.

The Guard and Surveillance

The Guard patrols the museum, searching for and catching the Thief to protect the diamond. They can use a flashlight to find clues, build a taser to help catch the Thief, and stand still to activate listening mode and hear footsteps and other Thief-related activity. The Guard works with Surveillance to track the Thief's position.

Surveillance watches CCTV footage from the mainframe, relays information to the Guard and tries to counter-hack and disrupt the Hacker. They can guide the Guard around the map, monitor activity and listen in on conversations between the Thief and Hacker if they find the right frequency.