Sherlock Holmes: The Card Game
Family Board Game

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You’ll be trying to discard as many cards as possible to have the minimum number of points at the end.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are big penalties for being caught with a villain or making wrongful arrests, just as there are coveted deductions for making a successful arrest or facilitating an escaping villain.  The game is best played in rounds with continuous scoring – we recommend 6! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think you’ve got the skills to win - either as a or a criminal genius or master detective - try your hand today! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e3 or more players  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eAges 8+ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eGame duration: 20 mins \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e108 cards including 1 \"Game is Afoot!\" card, 4 Villain Cards, 4 quick reference guides and a scorepad \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVIDEO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OOlcXM2dlgI?si=CLS6BRhvC-0Vun9n\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMAKING A DIFFERENCE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Double Celebration!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are beyond thrilled to announce that Gibsons Games won the prestigious \u003cb\u003eKing’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development\u003c\/b\u003e, a true testament to our dedication to creating a greener future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut that’s not all - we’re also proud to be a certified \u003cb\u003eB Corp\u003c\/b\u003e, committed to using business as a force for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis incredible recognition reinforces our mission to make a lasting, positive impact on the planet and our communities. 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The cards feature illustrations by Sydney Paget which were printed alongside the Sherlock Holmes stories as they were originally published in \u003ci\u003eThe Strand Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll be stepping into the world of Sherlockian London like never before for \u003cstrong\u003ecat-and-mouse contest\u003c\/strong\u003e where players attempt to root out the villains - or escape detection if they possess one of the illustrious criminals!   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a dance of inquiry and evasion, contestants play cards with different abilities which serve to illuminate or obfuscate the location of the crooks. You’ll be trying to discard as many cards as possible to have the minimum number of points at the end.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are big penalties for being caught with a villain or making wrongful arrests, just as there are coveted deductions for making a successful arrest or facilitating an escaping villain.  The game is best played in rounds with continuous scoring – we recommend 6! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think you’ve got the skills to win - either as a or a criminal genius or master detective - try your hand today! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e3 or more players  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eAges 8+ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eGame duration: 20 mins \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e108 cards including 1 \"Game is Afoot!\" card, 4 Villain Cards, 4 quick reference guides and a scorepad \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVIDEO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OOlcXM2dlgI?si=CLS6BRhvC-0Vun9n\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMAKING A DIFFERENCE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Double Celebration!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are beyond thrilled to announce that Gibsons Games won the prestigious \u003cb\u003eKing’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development\u003c\/b\u003e, a true testament to our dedication to creating a greener future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut that’s not all - we’re also proud to be a certified \u003cb\u003eB Corp\u003c\/b\u003e, committed to using business as a force for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis incredible recognition reinforces our mission to make a lasting, positive impact on the planet and our communities. Thank you for being part of this journey - we couldn’t have done it without you!\u003c\/p\u003e"}