The Sherlock Holmes Escape Book

The Adventure of the London Waterworks

A game by Ormond Sacker

1 Players 60 - 180 minutes Medium

Memory, Solo / Solitaire Game, Storytelling

Book, Murder/Mystery, Novel-based

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In The Sherlock Holmes Escape Book: The Adventure of the London Waterworks, you take on the role of the famous detective, navigating the foggy streets of London to solve a mysterious murder. This immersive solo game, designed by Ormond Sacker and published in 2019, challenges you to use your memory and storytelling skills to uncover the truth. With a playtime of 60 to 180 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to delve into the intricate world of Sherlock Holmes, but be warned: the clock is ticking, and every wrong move could lead you further down the path to demise. As you turn the pages of this book, you'll encounter visual clues, fiendish riddles, logic puzzles, and timed challenges that will test your detective skills. With a normal level of complexity, fans of board games will feel right at home, but newcomers will also find it easy to learn and play. The game's unique mechanics, which combine memory, solo gameplay, and storytelling, will keep you on the edge of your seat as you explore maps and mazes, unravel references to the original Sherlock Holmes adventures, and use a code-wheel to unlock the next page. Will you be able to solve the puzzles correctly and escape, or will you succumb to the dangers that lurk in the shadows of London town? There's only one way to find out.