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VICTORIAN MYSTERIES: This standalone box transports players to the gaslit streets of Victorian London with ten distinct cases for Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective. COOPERATIVE DEDUCTION: Designed for 1-8 players, the game encourages teamwork or solo play, requiring logical reasoning and collaboration to solve each mystery. UNIQUE GAME STRUCTURE: The mechanics immerse players in Holmes' investigative process, allowing them to examine leads, interview suspects, and piece together evidence. REIMAGINED CONTENT: The ten cases have been revised and retranslated from the Ystari edition, offering updated narratives while preserving the original challenge. DEDUCTIVE GAMEPLAY: Players analyze clues, draw conclusions, and compare their solutions to Holmes' own case notes to determine their success. The game includes a map of London, a directory, and casebooks for each mystery.
Things to Keep in MindA predominant concern among players is the substantial amount of reading and intense cognitive effort required, often making the experience feel more like work than leisure. This can result in a challenging learning curve, prolonged gameplay sessions, and potential disengagement for some participants. Additionally, some reviews note inconsistencies in case logic and textual errors. Why You'll Like ItPlayers often highlight the game's unique and intellectually engaging premise, which offers a deep, narrative-driven puzzle-solving experience akin to a cooperative story. The quality of the game's physical components also receives frequent positive mention.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 49193 (added 6/30/2025)
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