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Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog
2017
Rules assistance for Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 15–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog
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Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog is a board game released in 2017 for 1–5 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by J. S. Bridges and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Description from the designer: In Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog, players will roll dice and take actions so that they may solve the various mysteries of Victorian London. This roll and write adventure takes place all over the map of London, but be careful, Moriarty lurks around every corner. On your turn, you will draft dice, use the actions of those dice, and navigate your way around the foggy streets to collect the needed evidence to solve the mysteries. If you cant move forward in your investigations, you lose. Who will be the best investigator? Who will be thwarted by the schemes of Moriarty? Who will best Sherlock in a match of wits? This game was entered into the 2017 Gencant Roll & Write Design Contest and received and Honorable Mention from the Judges.
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Publishers
- Ockham's Razor Games
Questions and answers
Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog supports 1–5 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 Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog is 15–60 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 Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog for ages 8 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.
Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog belongs to these categories: Print & Play, Murder / Mystery, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog are: J. S. Bridges. 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 Holmes & Watson 1890-1914: Adventures in the London Fog 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.