Sherlock

Chain correct guesses around a ring of hidden cards and turn your memory into an unstoppable detective streak.

πŸ‘₯ 2–5 players⏱ approx. 20 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min4+
β˜… 5.7 Β· BGG #7,336

Who it's for

Families who want a short, sharp memory game that rewards actually paying attention to every turn.

Not for you if…

You zone out on other players' turns, because losing track here means losing your own shot at a streak.

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Vibe's take

sharp, quick, focused, satisfying, quietly tense

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About this game

Sherlock hands you a ring of face-down cards and asks you to become the detective who never forgets. On your turn you guess what picture sits on the card the Sherlock token just landed on, and guess right and the token slides on to the next mystery, guess wrong and your streak collapses on the spot. Every correct call chains into the next, so a sharp memory can sweep an entire ring in one dazzling turn. It plays fast, rewards paying attention on everyone else's turn too, and makes actual detectives out of five-year-olds.

Chained correct guessesFifteen-minute roundsWorks for kids and adults

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Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 2–5

Duration

20 min

Ages 4+

Complexity

1.1 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.7/10

Rank #7,336

668 ratings

Published

1999

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