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Watson & Holmes From the Diaries of 221B (2015)

2–7 players · 45–75 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players
2–7
Play time
45–75 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.3/10

Best for 2–7 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–75 min.

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About Watson & Holmes From the Diaries of 221B

Be first to help Holmes solve the crime by following clues and investigating leads.

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BluffingDeductionMurder/MysteryNovel-based

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Modular Board, Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P

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Watson & Holmes From the Diaries of 221B FAQ

How many players is Watson & Holmes From the Diaries of 221B?
Watson & Holmes From the Diaries of 221B plays with 2–7 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Watson & Holmes From the Diaries of 221B take to play?
A game of Watson & Holmes From the Diaries of 221B takes 45–75 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Watson & Holmes From the Diaries of 221B any good?
Watson & Holmes From the Diaries of 221B rates 7.3/10 from 2,319 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / deduction game built around auction/bidding, modular board, player elimination.