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Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel
2017
Rules assistance for Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel
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- 3–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.3/5
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Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel is a board game released in 2017 for 3–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Welcome back to London where the champions of Scotland Yard are once again on the hunt for the invisible Mister X! At the beginning of Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel, an implementation of the evergreen title Scotland Yard, the Mister X card is randomly distributed to one of the players. With the magnifying glass cards, the investigators try to find out which other player is behind the actions of their invisible foe — and if Mister X's camouflage comes down, the others have to play cards from their hand as quickly as possible. With the powerful black tickets, Mister X tries to put the detectives under pressure. Can the investigators reveal the Mister X card before the draw pile is empty, or will Mister X slip free to being the cat-and-mouse game once again?
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- Arclight Games
- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel supports 3–5 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 Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel is 20–30 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 Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel for ages 9 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.
Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel 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.
Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. 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 Scotland Yard: Das Kartenspiel 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.