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EXIT: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes
2022
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- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 1 player
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EXIT: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Sherlock Holmes needs help! The famous detective is said to have murdered the writer Ignatius Loyde and had to go into hiding. How did he become the prime suspect in this murder case? And what role does Moriarty play? The 1-4 players, ages 12 and up, support Dr. Watson and looking for evidence. In this EXIT® - The game they follow tracks together and approach riddle after riddle of the solution. Will they be able to solve the case? Exit: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes is a puzzle game modeled after escape rooms, and it includes components meant to be folded, written upon, or torn, so it's marketed as a single-use game. In the game, players need to support Dr. Watson and look for evidence to prove Holmes' innocence.
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- IELLO
- Thames & Kosmos
Questions and answers
EXIT: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for EXIT: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes is 45–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists EXIT: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
EXIT: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
EXIT: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of EXIT: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists EXIT: The Game – The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.