Scotland Yard
Italia
A board game by Michael Schacht
2-6 Players 30-60 minutes Unknown
Cooperative Game, Roles with Asymmetric Information, Connections, Point to Point Movement, Deduction, Hidden Movement
Spies/Secret Agents, Transportation
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Description
Picture yourself chasing a master thief through the winding streets, bustling train stations and sun‑kissed coastlines of Italy, all in under an hour. In Scotland Yard: Italia, one sneaky player slips into the shadows as the elusive Mr. X, while the rest of you become a ragtag squad of detectives, each with a unique role and a secret piece of the puzzle. The rules are so light you’ll be up and running in minutes, but the chase is a nail‑biting mix of deduction, hidden movement and clever point‑to‑point travel. Every ticket you hand out or ticket you spend could be the one that finally corners the crook, and the asymmetric information means you’ll be bluffing, cooperating and shouting “I’ve got a lead!” all at once. Designed by Michael Schacht in 2020, this spy‑and‑transportation showdown is perfect for 2‑6 players who love quick, cooperative thrills and a good cat‑and‑mouse game.
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