Ravensburger Scotland Yard - Sherlock Holmes Edition
Engage in a thrilling game of cat and mouse set on the streets of London with the Scotland Yard - Sherlock Holmes Edition. This well-known strategy board game pits detectives against the dangerous criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty. Will you apprehend him, or will he disappear forever into the London fog?
Key Features & Gameplay
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The Chase: Detectives must coordinate to catch the elusive Professor Moriarty, who moves secretly using taxis, buses, and the underground.
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Asymmetrical Play: One player controls the invisible Mr. X (Moriarty), while 2 to 6 players control the detectives working together.
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Strategy Focus: Detectives must use their limited travel tickets wisely and predict Mr. X's next move based on his revealed travel log entries.
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High Quality Components: Features durable components made of FSC-certified and other controlled material, supporting responsible forest management.
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Gift Idea: Makes a great birthday or Christmas gift for fans of strategy and deduction games.
What's Included / Contents
- 1x Game Board
- 6x Game Pieces (including 1x transparent playing piece for Mr. X)
- 1x Screen (Visor for Mr.X)
- 1x Journey Board (Travel Log for Mr.X)
- 29x Starting Cards
- 130x Tickets (including Black Tickets and Double Turn Tickets)
- 3x Double Turn Tickets
- 6x Character Boards
- 2x Rings for detectives
- Easy to understand instructions (Languages include English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch)
Specifications
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Brand: Ravensburger
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Edition: Sherlock Holmes Edition
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Genre: Strategy / Family
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Number of Players: 2 to 6 Players
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Target Audience: Unisex Children (Ages 10 Years +)
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Estimated Playing Time: Approximately 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
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Material: Cardboard
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Dimensions: 373mm x 273mm x 55mm
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Weight: 1500g
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Safety Warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts (choking hazard).
Setup Overview
The game begins by assigning the role of Mr. X. Mr. X receives a transparent playing piece, the visor, a travel log, and specific starting tickets. Each Detective receives a playing piece, a ticket board, and a set allocation of Taxi, Bus, and Underground tickets. Detectives win by landing on Mr. X's space or by blocking all possible escape routes. Mr. X must reveal his location on his 3rd, 8th, and 13th moves.
Experience the tension of the chase in this classic deduction game, reimagined with the iconic Sherlock Holmes theme by Ravensburger.
