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Sherlock 13 (2013)

2–4 players · 15 min · age 6+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
15 min
Age
6+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 6+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 15 min.

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About Sherlock 13

In Sherlock 13, first published as Holmes 13, the players take the role of a detective, trying to unmask the famous thief Arsene Lupin, who is among them in disguise. The game consists of 13 character cards, with 2 to 3 characteristics each. Each characteristic is shared by 3 to 5 characters. The cards are shuffled and one is drawn and put aside. This card represents the disguise chosen by Arsene Lupin. The other cards are distributed evenly among the players.

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Card GameDeductionNovel-based

Mechanics: Card Game, Deduction, Novel-based · Designer: Hope S. Hwang

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Sherlock 13 FAQ

How many players is Sherlock 13?
Sherlock 13 plays with 2–4 players, ages 6 and up.
How long does Sherlock 13 take to play?
A game of Sherlock 13 takes 15 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Sherlock 13 any good?
Sherlock 13 rates 6.4/10 from 583 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / deduction game built around card game, deduction, novel-based.