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Unfinished Case of Holmes
2017
Rules assistance for Unfinished Case of Holmes
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- 2–12 players
- 90–120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
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Unfinished Case of Holmes is a board game released in 2017 for 2–12 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alexander Krys and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Storytelling, and Role Playing.
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About the game
In the game Unfinished Case of Holmes, the players will be transported to Victorian era London and will go on an unforgettable journey full of challenging riddles and mysteries with the mission to complete an investigation of a mysterious death started but not finished by Sherlock Holmes. The game is based on an escape room principle where the players need to resolve different types of puzzles in order to proceed to the next level. It is a mixture of an interactive computer game and a detective story with real objects pieces of evidence that survived over time. What do you receive? - Game materials - Game instructions - Mobile App How it works? - The game works on digital devices. The digital game is mainly used to get instructions and to enter the solutions to the questions - The rest of the game takes place with real objects (it's not a card game!) - Game duration 90-120 min - Similar to the escape rooms concept the game can be played once - Can be played again by other players Game options It is possible to play the game in several modes: - As one team (Standard mode) - Against the time - Multiple team competition mode: additional game sets required which you can print with no additional cost. You will not receive any spoilers or indication for solutions so you can take part in the game What is required? - Preparation time: ~15 min - Internet access - Registration on our portal www.idventure.de, App and game download - Curiosity, fun, "out of the box" thinking
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Designers
Publishers
- Hobby World
- asmodee
- iDventure
Questions and answers
Unfinished Case of Holmes supports 2–12 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 Unfinished Case of Holmes is 90–120 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 Unfinished Case of Holmes for ages 12 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.
Unfinished Case of Holmes has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Unfinished Case of Holmes belongs to these categories: Party Game, Print & Play, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Storytelling, and Role Playing. 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 Unfinished Case of Holmes are: Alexander Krys. 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 Unfinished Case of Holmes 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.