- BGG rank
- BGG #1,737
- BGG rating
- 6.7
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- 1–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2013
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Rules assistance for Watson & Holmes: A Damsel in Distress
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–7 players
- 45–75 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Watson & Holmes: A Damsel in Distress
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Watson & Holmes: A Damsel in Distress is an expansion for Watson & Holmes released in 2015 for 2–7 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jesús Torres Castro and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Demo case for Watson & Holmes game. "My sister is in jail, but she is innocent. She did not kill the doctor!" - This was said by a young boy on the first floor of 221B of Baker Street. My friend Sherlock Holmes was sitting and listening quietly to the full story. Finally, when the boy finished, Holmes opened his eyes and I listened to his voice: Watson, the game is afoot! ...from the diaries of Dr. John H. Watson. This bonus adventure begins in Holmes' apartment, with Doctor Watson and the great detective tolerating an uneventful day in. A boy, Arthur Craig, arrives nervous, shy, and in need of assistance. He explains that his sister has been accused of a horrendous crime. Her former employer, Doctor Bont, has come up dead and foaming at the mouth, and as it was Madeleine who found the body, she is, of course, the most obvious suspect. The boy shares that his sister of pure heart, as anyone would, but also that he was in her company when the alleged murder occurred. It couldn't have been her!
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Questions and answers
Watson & Holmes: A Damsel in Distress supports 2–7 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 Watson & Holmes: A Damsel in Distress is 45–75 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 Watson & Holmes: A Damsel in Distress 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.
Watson & Holmes: A Damsel in Distress belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Watson & Holmes: A Damsel in Distress are: Jesús Torres Castro. 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 Watson & Holmes: A Damsel in Distress as an expansion for Watson & Holmes. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Watson & Holmes to use it. Check that your edition of Watson & Holmes is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.