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221B Baker Street

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221B Baker Street: The Master Detective Game is a Sherlock Holmes deduction board game first published in 1975 by John N. Hansen Company, under the Antler Productions title. Players move around a board representing London, gather clues, and use case information to determine the solution to a Holmes mystery. The game is designed for tabletop players who enjoy competitive investigation, clue interpretation, and mysteries based on Arthur Conan Doyle's detective.

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How many players does 221B Baker Street support?

The classic game plays 2 to 6 players, each racing to solve the same case as Sherlock Holmes. Larger groups slow things down slightly but work fine since turns are quick.

How many cases come with 221B Baker Street?

The classic edition includes 20 cases to solve, and publisher John N. Hansen Co. sold additional case packs as expansions. That replayability is the game's main draw, since the board and movement rules stay the same between cases.

Is 221B Baker Street still in print?

Yes, the John N. Hansen Company has kept the game in print since it was first published in 1975. Vintage 1970s copies circulate among collectors, but you don't need one to play.

How long does a game of 221B Baker Street take?

A typical case runs about an hour, depending on how many sleuths are playing and how efficiently they travel the London board. It's much lighter and faster than deduction epics like Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective.

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