Famous Robberies
1 / 15In which year did the famous Lufthansa heist at JFK Airport take place, later depicted in the film 'Goodfellas'?
About Famous Robberies
Notorious heists and thefts in history This free general knowledge activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
General knowledge games mix recall, reasoning, and pattern recognition to keep each round varied and mentally engaging. This quiz includes 15 questions, so it works well as a quick session or as part of a longer brain-training routine. A printable version is available if you prefer offline play or want to share the game at home, in a classroom, or in a group setting.
About Famous Robberies
Famous Robberies is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Notorious heists and thefts in history A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. The Great Train Robbery of 1963 took place in which country, netting the thieves over 2.6 million pounds?
Answer: England
2. Which famous painting was stolen from the Louvre in 1911 by Vincenzo Peruggia?
Answer: Mona Lisa
3. The Brink's robbery of 1950, one of the largest in U.S. history at the time, took place in which city?
Answer: Boston
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Famous Robberies?
Famous Robberies has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Famous Robberies free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Famous Robberies — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Famous Robberies take?
Most players finish Famous Robberies in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Famous Robberies?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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