Game Info
Year
2022
Players
2-6
Age
10+
Playtime
60 min
Complexity
2/5
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Description
A themed reimplementation of Scotland Yard where players hunt down Moriarty as Sherlock Holmes and his companions.
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Grant Lyon New Releases at 22:59 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- 40th-anniversary edition with updated look
- Features iconic Sherlock Holmes characters
- Classic hidden movement gameplay
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Pursuing Moriarty as Sherlock Holmes and his companions
- Streets of London
- Hidden movement, deduction
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Chase — The core gameplay involves pursuing the hidden player.
- Deduction — The detectives must deduce Moriarty's location based on clues.
- Hidden Movement — One player (Moriarty) moves secretly while others try to track them.
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Quotes (from this video)
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- The False Baron set adds six additional luminary options for ilat which brings new strategies and surprises to your experience
- I've met people that have ilac tattoos that's how much they like the game
- it's a semi-cooperative game where you are trying to work together and get off an island you are trying to build a raft and get off the island but you got to be able to feed everybody and if you can't you can vote to kill somebody
- you're doing it with dice and I love push your luck stuff
- these are escape room type of games
- you will be destroying components folding things ripping things stuff like that so it is essentially a one-time use only game
- this is the culmination of a trilogy of cantaloop books games book one two and three
- I don't think you should be jumping into this one if you haven't played the other ones because there is a story line that um you know brings them all together
- scotland yard the sherlock holmes edition and this essentially serves as the 40th anniversary edition of scotland yard
- one of the most well-known games with hidden movement in it it's sort of popularized the sub genre of hidden movement
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The Discriminating Gamer Review at 1:23 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Exciting hidden movement gameplay
- Accessible to casual players while offering depth for experienced players
- Dynamic asymmetry with Sherlock Holmes characters and unique detective abilities
- Engaging chase and deduction experience
Cons
- Lack of a smaller hunt board for the hunted (noted as a criticism by the reviewer)
- Powers not printed on the hero/detective boards, requiring rulebook references
- Visor accessory may be suboptimal; some players would prefer a simpler option
- Some may find it less complex than other hidden movement games
Thematic elements
- Array
- London
- asymmetric pursuit and deduction, hidden movement chase
Comparison games
- Fury of Dracula
- Sniper Elite
- Letters from Whitechapel
- Whitehall Mystery
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric gameplay — One player controls the fugitive Moriarty while the rest are detectives with unique abilities.
- Asymmetric Player Powers — One player controls the fugitive Moriarty while the rest are detectives with unique abilities.
- Hidden Movement — One player moves secretly and others must deduce where they have moved.
- Resource-based Movement with Tickets — Detectors have a limited supply of colored tickets (train, tram, carriage) to move along specific paths.
- Secret Hideouts — Moriarty can end his turn in secret hideout locations and choose whether to reveal his position.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love hidden movement games.
- I had a blast with this game.
- This may be the simplest hidden movement game like this that I've played.
- On the Cody scale, I'm going to go ahead and give Scotland Yard Sherlock Holmes edition an eight.
- I think this is a great great uh theme, and it's a fun game.
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the Moriarty player will use various modes of transportation to move around London
- the board is divided into four districts separated by Brown lines and labeled on the edges as one two three and four
- Moriarty cannot choose to move into a space with an opponent because as soon as Moriarty and a detective or Bobby are in the same space the game ends and the detectives win
- then secretly write right the station they move to in the lowest numbered space of their travel log
- deduction is a big part of it
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watch it played Rules Teach at 0:12 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- pursuit of a master criminal (Moriarty) by detectives
- Victorian London
- asymmetric pursuit with secret moves and deduction
Comparison games
- Scotland Yard (classic)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Bobbies as movable support — Bobbies are movable rings controlled by detectives that assist movement around the board.
- Crime cards and endgame trigger — Moriarty is dealt crime cards; committing one crime from each of the three cards ends the game with Moriarty's victory.
- Double move and other special actions — Moriarty can perform a double move in a round; this can be combined with other abilities and moves.
- End of round and round structure — Rounds progress with Moriarty moving first, followed by detectives and Bobbies; the travel log advances and clues accumulate.
- Moriarty travel log — Moriarty secretly records the station they move to in the travel log; detectives see the mode used but not the exact location.
- Movement by colored tickets (Carriage, Tram, Underground) — Detectives spend tickets matching colors to move along lines and stop at the first station that matches the color.
- Movement restrictions and elimination — Detectives cannot end their move on a space with an opponent; running out of valid tickets can eliminate a piece from further moves.
- Secret hideouts and special turns — Moriarty can use secret hideouts to perform special turns (escape, deep dive, etc.).
- Simultaneous Actions — Moriarty can perform a double move in a round; this can be combined with other abilities and moves.
- Starting tiles D and M and private placement — Moriarty and detectives begin with starting tiles that determine their initial positioning; some tiles are drawn and revealed for each player.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the Moriarty player will use various modes of transportation to move around London
- the board is divided into four districts separated by Brown lines and labeled on the edges as one two three and four
- Moriarty cannot choose to move into a space with an opponent because as soon as Moriarty and a detective or Bobby are in the same space the game ends and the detectives win
- then secretly write right the station they move to in the lowest numbered space of their travel log
- deduction is a big part of it
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Discriminating Gamer Review at 0:13 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Classic, approachable family-friendly deduction and chase gameplay
- Enjoyable to compare the classic edition with the Sherlock Holmes edition
- Quality Ravensburger components and accessible setup
- Strong appeal for families and kids; interactive play
Cons
- Some components feel thin or fragile in places
- Rule differences between editions can cause initial confusion
- Certain text on the map can be difficult to read without good vision
Thematic elements
- detective pursuit and deduction; hidden movement and investigation
- London, late 19th to early 20th century; detective mystery framework centered on Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty
- enthusiastic, observational unboxing/review with occasional commentary and comparisons
Comparison games
- Scotland Yard
- Scotland Yard: Sherlock Holmes Edition
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area-based pursuit on a shared map — Investigators attempt to corner and capture the moving target across a London-style network.
- character abilities — Different characters (e.g., Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Irene Adler, Inspector Lestrade, Moriarty) grant special powers or interaction options.
- Hidden Movement — One player moves secretly (Mr. X / Moriarty in the Holmes edition) while others try to deduce or track them on the map.
- Movement tickets and tokens — Players use specific tickets/tokens to move across the map, constraining routes and options.
- Physical components and tracking aids — Map, tokens, ponds, and markers are used to track positions and movements; components have thematic variants.
- Track Advancement — Map, tokens, ponds, and markers are used to track positions and movements; components have thematic variants.
- Unique Player Powers — Different characters (e.g., Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Irene Adler, Inspector Lestrade, Moriarty) grant special powers or interaction options.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love Scotland Yard. I've played it a lot with my kids.
- I can't wait to see how this changes it up.
- I'm really curious to see exactly how it plays in that different mode.
- Excellent family game.
- I'm now going to be definitely checking out this Sherlock Holmes edition.
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