
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,112
- BGG rating
- 6.6
King of the Valley
- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Picture Perfect: The Sherlock Expansion
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Picture Perfect: The Sherlock Expansion is an expansion for Picture Perfect released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Anthony Nouveau and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up and Hidden Victory Points.
A murder has happened! It could have been anyone - even the dog! But Sherlock Holmes is already investigating. Will you provide the master detective with the crucial clues? Or will you side with the murderer? The murderer has mingled with the mourners. Talk to those present to find out who has an alibi. But be careful not to reveal too much of what you've found out to the other photographers! Add an all-new game mode to your perfect moment! Find out who the culprit is and set Sherlock and Watson up to either catch him or let him escape! The stakes have never been so high. Can you take the best photo under such conditions? To play with 5-6 people, you will need the 5-6 player expansion in addition to the basic game. -Translated from the crowdfunding page
Picture Perfect: The Sherlock Expansion supports 2–4 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 Picture Perfect: The Sherlock Expansion is 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 Picture Perfect: The Sherlock Expansion for ages 10 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.
Picture Perfect: The Sherlock Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Picture Perfect: The Sherlock Expansion belongs to these categories: Deduction, Memory, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up and Hidden Victory Points. 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 Picture Perfect: The Sherlock Expansion are: Anthony Nouveau. 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 Picture Perfect: The Sherlock Expansion as an expansion for Picture Perfect. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Picture Perfect to use it. Check that your edition of Picture Perfect is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.