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I Say, Holmes! (Second Edition)
- 3–8 players
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- 2014
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I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens
2014
Rules assistance for I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 30–45 min
- 13+
Rules assistant for I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens
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I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens is a board game expansion released in 2014 for 3–8 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Alan Emrich and Stephanie Newland and its main mechanics are Storytelling and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Expansion kit which supplements the base game with new characters, villains, locations and situations to "expand your adventures as the great Consulting Detective". The expansion kit includes 25 cards in the following eight categories: 3 x travel cards 1 x information card 5 x villain cards 5 x interrupt cards 2 x country cards 2 x action cards 1 x city card 6 x "I Say" cards Game pieces included are: 5 x villain tokens (Count Dracula, The Mummy, Sweeney Todd, Jack The Ripper and The Werewolf) 1 x case closed book token (A Scandal In Bohemia, valued at 60 case points and worth 5 victory points)
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- Victory Point Games
Questions and answers
I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens supports 3–8 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 I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens is 30–45 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 I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens 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.
I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens are: Alan Emrich and Stephanie Newland. 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 I Say Holmes!: The Plot Thickens as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.