
- BGG rank
- BGG #80
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition
- 1–5 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for London 1888: Whitechapel
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London 1888: Whitechapel is an expansion for London 1888 released in 2006 for 4–8 players and 90 minutes per game. It was designed by Damien Maric and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
This extension to London 1888 adds new characters, action cards and weapons to the original mix. New event cards will allow the players to change the course of the game. Also a new mechanic is introduced to increase the tension between the players.
London 1888: Whitechapel supports 4–8 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 London 1888: Whitechapel is 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.
London 1888: Whitechapel belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery and Expansion for Base-game. 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 London 1888: Whitechapel are: Damien Maric. 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 London 1888: Whitechapel as an expansion for London 1888. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need London 1888 to use it. Check that your edition of London 1888 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.