THEY STOLE A MILLION – Commodore 64 (1986) | Ariolasoft's Strategic Heist Planner

🕹️ They Stole a Million (1986) – Commodore 64 Strategy Heist Mastermind Classic 🌐 Full game info, manual & download: 👉 https://www.cheekycommodoregamer.co.u... Released in 1986 by 39 Steps and published by Ariolasoft for the Commodore 64, They Stole a Million puts you in control of “The Boss”, a criminal mastermind planning and executing complex, high-risk heists against well-guarded targets. The game is split into two distinct phases: planning and execution. During planning, you choose a target, purchase blueprints, gather intelligence, and recruit a specialist team, each member offering unique skills such as lock-picking, alarm disabling, or getaway driving. Every decision matters, as team fees, profit cuts, and timing must be carefully balanced to avoid disaster. Once the plan is set, the execution phase unfolds in real time from a top-down perspective. You watch your crew carry out their roles while monitoring the operation, stepping in directly if things start to go wrong. Success depends on precise coordination, smart intervention, and flawless timing, with even small mistakes leading to failure. The presentation is minimal but effective, with numbered characters and clear layouts keeping the focus on strategy rather than visuals. The experience is enhanced by Ben Daglish’s memorable soundtrack, which adds tension and atmosphere as each heist plays out. Today, They Stole a Million is remembered as a pioneering strategy title on the Commodore 64, praised for its originality, depth, and ambitious design. It remains a standout example of early tactical gameplay and a true cult classic of the 8-bit era. 💬 Did you plan every move perfectly, or did your heists spiral into chaos at the last second? ▶️ PLAYLISTS Ariolasoft:    • Ariolasoft – Euro Classics & Distributed H...   Strategy & Simulation:    • Strategy & Simulation Games – Tactical War...   💙 SUPPORT & CONNECT Patreon:   / cheekycommodoregamer   Join:    / @cheekycommodoregamer   Twitter:   / cheekyc64gamer   Facebook:   / cheekycommodoregamer   Discord:   / discord   Website: https://www.cheekycommodoregamer.co.uk #theystoleamillion #commodore64 #ariolasoft #39steps #bendaglish #retrogaming #c64gaming #strategygames #classicc64 #cheekycommodoregamer