
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,085
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Stratego Conquest
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015

2016
Rules assistance for Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web
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Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web is a board game released in 2016 for 3–6 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jim Keifer and Lucy Keifer and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Modular Board.
Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web is a cooperative crime-solving game played on a board of moving tiles. Play as Holmes and his confederates, building a case by placing informant, clue, and witness tiles in order to connect the unsolved crimes in London to the wicked Professor Moriarty - while he is doing all he can to destroy your case. Players all win (or lose) together.
Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web supports 3–6 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 Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web is 20–45 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 Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web 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.
Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Abstract Strategy, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Modular Board. 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 Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web are: Jim Keifer and Lucy Keifer. 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 Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's Web 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.