Sherlock: Last Call

What to Expect

Up to eight players work together to solve a mystery by revealing clues one by one. Players share and discuss limited information, using memory and communication under specific restrictions. At the end, they collaboratively build a theory and answer questions about the case based on the clues uncovered during play.

Who Is This Game For?

This game targets fans of cooperative deduction games and is suitable as a medium-weight game with a playtime of about 60 minutes. It includes a solo mode for single players aged 10 and up. No extensive prior experience is required, but players should enjoy teamwork and analyzing information collectively.

How It Works

On each turn, players perform one action, typically revealing a clue card from their hand. Only certain parts of the text can be read aloud, and players cannot show their hands directly, limiting communication. The goal is to uncover all relevant clues and collaboratively piece the mystery together. After all clues are revealed or discarded, players freely discuss their findings to answer case questions and score points.

What Makes It Special

Sherlock: Last Call received a Spiel des Jahres recommendation in 2019. Its unique blend of communication limits, hand management, and cooperative deduction distinguishes it within the Q System series by GDM Games. Designers Martí Lucas Feliu and Josep Izquierdo Sánchez created a tightly themed investigative experience.

Awards

Setting & Atmosphäre

Set during a flight where a passenger suffers a heart attack, the game centers on investigating the circumstances aboard the plane, embedded in a realistic modern mystery theme.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on carefully sharing and listening to the allowed information to avoid missing vital clues.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Recommended for players who enjoy cooperative deduction with restricted communication and collaborative problem solving. The 60-minute playtime fits well into a game night.