What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
Ten cases for you to solve, each with it's own set of clues and characters. Takes a couple of hours to solve and makes you think what your next step should be. Worth the price, given the entertainment value.
The cooperative style of the game makes it great fun for just a couple or several players to enjoy together. If you enjoy a very analytic game that you play by yourself or with one or more teammates -- rather than competing with one another -- this ga... Read More
It is always challenging, but don’t expect to beat sherlock. The closest we have come to beating him so far is 85 to 100. Having something to write on when you play this to keep track of where you go as clues you find might have you trace back what yo... Read More
If you’ve got an inquisitive mind (think ravenclaw students, lol) and love */mysteries then this game is for you! He never bites on a red herring, which is nearly impossible for us mere mortals.
Cons
Loses my interest after 1st hour of play. Directions are a but cryptic. Main thing is the flaws in translations. I'll stick with the exit boxes, they are more entertaining.
Highlights
Quality
I was very impressed with the quality of the materials included with this game
The quality of the product and the clues contained are amazing
Well worth the buy but with the errors i would suggest buying a used one that might have the errata included
Price
Its really ten gamesthere are ten casesso the steep price turned out to be totally worth it
Is more of an experience than a board game
Packaging/appearance
You really do feel like youre investigating these crimes from the 1800s
Competitiveness
So much fun from an oldschool game
Its best to sit back and enjoy the story rather than trying to compete too directly with sherlock though because his solutions ... Read More
We dont play it to compete against sherlock
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Its not for those who dont want to be fully immersed for several hours in shear mindchurning mystery solving
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But if thats your thing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its a cool game and when you finish playing it if you have someone in your life that likes board games it has no replay value so you can regift it to someone you care about to pass along the fun
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We only got about 50 on the first two games and we are 34very good experts34
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Not for kids or ordinary iq persons
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I use monopoly houses hotels and tokens to keep track of places on the map but you dont need to
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You cant replay the solved cases
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
And then buy another shcd edition with 10 new mysteries
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