- BGG rank
- BGG #823
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Mr. Jack
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2006
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,389
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Mr. Jack in New York
2009
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- 2 players
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
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Mr. Jack in New York is a board game released in 2009 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Grid Movement, and Deduction.
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About the game
Stand alone variant of Mr. Jack. As in Mr. Jack, one player takes the role of Mr. Jack, the other takes a role of a Detective. But there are new possibilities - gaslights and manholes are represented by pawns which can be moved. The game takes place in Manhattan, and surrounding water is very important for escape of Mr. Jack. Characters will have new powers and there will be also a police spy, who will be able to get valuable information. This version of the game is more strategic and complex so it is suitable for more advanced players. London - 19 November 1888 As part of the investigation into the "Jack the Ripper" affair, Francis J. Tumblety, a quack doctor, is arrested and freed on bail. He immediately flees to the United States. New York - Manhattan Island - January 1889 Alerted by London, the New York police are on the lookout for Tumblety. Certain witnesses confirm his presence in Manhattan and crimes are committed with a modus operandi similar to those in London. The police call upon some of the city’s most eminent citizens to help them with their investigation. Is Tumblety really Jack? If not, who is he pretending to be? These are the stakes in "Mr Jack in New York". Publisher Blurb: Suspected of being the terrible Ripper, Francis J. Tumblety, the self-proclaimed doctor, is arrested by the London police service. He then escapes to New-York, where witnesses see him. The local police will not be deceived, as rumors suggest that he is in Manhattan, where the crimes appear strangely like they did in London. The police take no chance and ask the most eminent people of the city to help them in the chase of The Ripper. You will need to Investigate whether Francis J. Tumblety the real Mr. Jack, or if it is someone else. Mr. Jack in New-York is a complete game all on its own, however it is recommend for a beginner to play Mr. Jack first. The new version is more complex and requires more strategy. Mr. Jack is exclusively published by Hurrican, all printings of Mr. Jack are from Hurrican and distributed by other companies
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- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd
- Hurrican
Questions and answers
Mr. Jack in New York supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Mr. Jack in New York is 30 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 Mr. Jack in New York for ages 14 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.
Mr. Jack in New York has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Mr. Jack in New York belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Grid Movement, and Deduction. 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 Mr. Jack in New York are: Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc. 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 Mr. Jack in New York 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.