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The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Case
2014
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The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Case is a board game released in 2014 for 1–6 players and 30 minutes per game.
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About the game
Step into the shoes of Doctor Watson A quiz game where players take turns attempting to answer puzzling questions in order to earn points. On their turn, a player chooses a card from one of four piles each representing a different difficulty level. The player then turns a sand timer and if they can correctly answer the question in time they score points. Either way, play then passes to the next player. More difficult questions are worth more points and each player has a single Moriarty card and a Sherlock card which can each be used once per game to score in additional ways. A Moriarty card is used at the start of another players turn as a bet that they will not answer the question correctly (or in time). If the bet is correct, the Moriarty player earns the points for the question. A Sherlock card can be used on your own turn to make the question worth double the points. However, it must be played before reading the question!
Editions
- The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle CaseenSterling Publishing Co.2014
Categories
Publishers
- Sterling Publishing Co.
Questions and answers
The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Case supports 1–6 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 The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Case 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 Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Case 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.
The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Case belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Puzzle. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Case and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Case 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.