Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Carlton House & Queen's Park

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Carlton House & Queen's Park brings back the charm of Victorian London and drops you into two iconic locations: the elegant Carlton House and the leafy Queen’s Park. The game offers ten brand‑new cases, including two classic out‑of‑print expansions that have been updated for modern players. Each investigation starts with a newspaper article describing the crime, a city map, and a set of clues scattered across handouts, newspapers, and documents. You and your group (or you solo) will scour the streets, visit cafés, police stations, and mansions, jotting down everything in a notebook. Decisions are made together, and the choice of where to go or which document to read determines which paragraph of the narrative is revealed, guiding the story along branching paths. The goal is to solve the mystery before the time limit expires, beating Sherlock Holmes himself. The game blends cooperative play, interactive storytelling, and deduction puzzles, requiring players to compare testimonies, cross‑reference information, and make logical inferences. Components include detailed maps, character cards, ten case packs, a notebook, and a guidebook with solutions. Its low weight (2.24/5) signals simple rules, yet immersion can be deep, especially for detective‑story fans. While replayability is limited—cases are fixed—the experience of tackling a different case each session keeps the group engaged. Perfect for a 90‑minute, chilly‑evening session and for anyone who wants to feel like a true Victorian investigator.