
- BGG rank
- BGG #210
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases
- 1–8 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1981

Rules assistance for Here Lies: Bonus Allies
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Here Lies: Bonus Allies is an expansion for Here Lies released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 30–50 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up.
Two Bonus Ally promotional cards for Here Lies: Alan R. Moon and Bobby West.
Here Lies: Bonus Allies supports 2–5 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 Here Lies: Bonus Allies is 30–50 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 Here Lies: Bonus Allies for ages 13 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.
Here Lies: Bonus Allies belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Here Lies: Bonus Allies and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Here Lies: Bonus Allies as an expansion for Here Lies. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Here Lies to use it. Check that your edition of Here Lies is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.