# Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Baker Street Irregulars

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 8.2
- **BGG Rank**: #1082
- **Players**: 1-8 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 2.28 / 5
- **Designers**: Dave Neale
- **Artists**: Arnaud Demaegd, Bernard Bittler, Neriac, Pascal Quidault
- **Publishers**: Space Cowboys
- **Categories**: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deduction, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Storytelling

## Verdict
If you love mystery and want to feel the foggy streets of Victorian London, this game offers top‑tier cooperative sleuthing.Immersive Victorian atmosphereWell‑structured casesSmooth cooperative flowInitial learning curveHeavy on readingLacks flashy componentsRECOMMENDED

## Description
In 1880, Sherlock Holmes forms a street‑kid squad — the Baker Street Irregulars — to act as his unofficial police force. The Baker Street Irregulars puts you and your crew (1‑8 players) in the shoes of these young investigators, tasked with solving ten cases ranging from kidnappings to murders. Each case provides a foggy London map, character cards, newspapers, testimonies, and a guidebook with questions you must answer after the investigation. The game is fully cooperative: you walk the streets, gather clues, debate theories, and when you think you have enough evidence, you fill out the questionnaire to see if you match Sherlock’s own conclusions. Deduction and narrative‑choice mechanics let you explore multiple paths, while the rich storytelling keeps the Victorian atmosphere alive with every turned page. Introductory cases ease newcomers in, while later scenarios add twists and higher difficulty for veteran sleuths. With an average playtime of 90 minutes, the game blends cerebral investigation with thematic immersion, requiring only paper, pen, and a healthy dose of curiosity. Perfect for mystery‑themed family evenings or friend groups who love a good crime story.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
1 to 8 players, great for solo play or large groups.

### What’s the typical playing time?
Around 90 minutes per case, though it can vary with player experience.

### How complex is the game?
BGG weight 2.3 – easy to learn, but offers enough deduction depth for both newbies and veterans.

### What components are included?
London maps, character tokens, newspapers, testimonies, a question guidebook, and ten printed cases.

### Do I need prior knowledge of Sherlock Holmes?
No, the game introduces the setting and works fine even if you’ve never read the stories.

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