# Scotland Yard: Sherlock Holmes Edition

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #7287
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Dorothy Garrels, Fritz Ifland, Manfred Burggraf, Werner Scheerer, Werner Schlegel, Wolf Hoermann
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel, Victor Maristane
- **Publishers**: Ravensburger AG
- **Categories**: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, Novel-based, Travel
- **Mechanics**: Hidden Movement, Point to Point Movement, Secret Unit Deployment, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
If you love the Sherlock Holmes vibe and enjoy a good cat-and-mouse game, this Scotland Yard version is for you! The London chase has never been so charming.Tense and engaging chaseIconic Sherlock themeTeamwork is essentialCaptivating hidden movementMoriarty can be hard to catchRequires good communicationHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a thrilling chase through the Victorian streets of London! In Scotland Yard: Sherlock Holmes Edition, the classic pursuit gets a literary twist, putting you in the shoes of none other than Sherlock Holmes and his loyal crew – Watson, Lestrade, Mycroft, and the unforgettable Irene Adler. The goal? To capture the cunning Professor Moriarty before he escapes scot-free across the city. One player takes on the role of the villain, moving secretly across the map, while the others form the detective team, trying to anticipate the criminal's every move. Moriarty has a trick up his sleeve: a hot air balloon that allows him to cover great distances and throw the investigators off his scent. If he manages to stay hidden until the end, victory is his. But if the detectives manage to corner him in the same station, justice will prevail! This game is a fantastic reimagining of the original Scotland Yard, bringing the charm and intellect of Arthur Conan Doyle's characters to the table. It's perfect for those who enjoy deduction games, hidden movement, and teamwork, with an engaging theme that appeals to fans of mystery and the Sherlock Holmes universe. The tension builds with every turn, and collaboration among the detectives is key to uncovering the whereabouts of the master criminal.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 6 players. One player will be Moriarty, and the others will form the detective team.

### What is the average playtime?
A game typically lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the players' experience.

### Is the game very complicated to learn?
The complexity is considered low to medium (2/5 on BGG). The basic rules are easy to grasp, but the strategy can be deep.

### Do I need to know the Sherlock Holmes stories to play?
It's not required, but it helps set the mood and enjoy the theme more! The game is fully playable even without prior knowledge of the books.

### What makes this version different from the original Scotland Yard?
The main difference is the theme focused on Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty, with some adjustments to character abilities and the addition of the hot air balloon as a resource for Moriarty.

### Is it a cooperative game?
It's an asymmetric, team-based game. One player against all others, where the detectives need to cooperate among themselves to win.