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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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.
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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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