The Game is Afoot! Solve The Case of the Mysterious Missing Item this August

Here at Gibsons Games, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of our best-selling detective board game, 221B Baker Street this summer. How? By bringing the spirit of the game to life in the streets of London from 1st August right the way through to the 31st August.

To take part, grab a pencil from The Sherlock Holmes Museum staff, read the case, and visit the places listed on the trail to hunt down the answers to the clues to solve the mystery.

The trail should take between 2-3 hours and will lead you on a tour of some of London's iconic sights, ending at a mystery final location.

Good luck detectives!

Fancy yourself as a bit of a sleuth? London's calling all amateur detectives this August for an immersive experience that'll put your deductive reasoning to the test. The cobblestone streets of our capital have witnessed countless mysteries throughout history, but now it's your turn to unravel one specially crafted for this momentous occasion.

As Gibsons Games celebrates the golden jubilee of our beloved 221B Baker Street board game, we've orchestrated a real-life detective adventure that transforms London into your playing board. This isn't your typical tourist jaunt, it's an intellectual expedition that'll have you examining clues, pondering possibilities, and experiencing the thrill of the chase just as the great detective himself would have done.

For half a century, families across the UK have gathered around tables to match wits in our 221B Baker Street detective game. This beloved classic has challenged players to solve intricate mysteries using nothing but their powers of observation and deduction.

If you've never experienced the original game that inspired this live event, you're missing a quintessential piece of British gaming heritage.

The 221B Baker Street board game transforms players into detectives navigating Victorian London to solve perplexing cases. With 75 different mysteries to tackle, it offers countless evenings of sleuthing entertainment. Perfect for those who enjoy our London trail, this game allows you to continue your detective adventures from the comfort of your home. It's the ideal way to sharpen your deductive skills before hitting the streets of London, or to relive the experience afterwards!

Embarking on this detective journey couldn't be simpler, yet the adventure itself will be delightfully complex. Begin your quest at the iconic Sherlock Holmes Museum, where the staff will provide you with the essential tools of your investigation; a pencil and the case file containing your mission parameters.

The trail will guide you through some of London's most magnificent landmarks, each location concealing vital clues. Your powers of observation will be thoroughly tested as you hunt for answers that might be hiding in plain sight. The entire experience typically occupies between 2-3 hours, depending on your pace and perhaps, your detective acumen.

Once you've cracked the case and discovered the mysterious final location, don't keep your triumph to yourself! Share your detective journey online using the hashtag #221BHunt. Tag both Gibsons Games and The Sherlock Holmes Museum in your posts to join the community of successful sleuths who've met the challenge.

Your shared experiences will inspire others to don their metaphorical deerstalker hats and embark on their own investigative adventures through the atmospheric streets of London. Who knows... perhaps your deductive prowess will earn you recognition among fellow mystery enthusiasts!

As a family business with over a century of bringing people together through puzzles and games, we at Gibsons take immense pride in creating experiences that challenge the mind while forging connections. This anniversary celebration represents our continued commitment to crafting engaging, inclusive activities that transcend generations.

So, detectives, the game is afoot! London awaits, mysteries unfold, and the thrill of discovery beckons. Will you answer the call?