Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
This is a revision of an older game called Scotland Yard with some added features and a new map. One person plays Mr.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Hidden Movement
One or more pieces move secretly while opponents infer their locations.
Hand Management
Time and sequence a limited hand of cards to preserve future options.
Point-to-Point Movement
Move along explicit connections between named locations or nodes.
Team-Based Game
Players compete in fixed teams and coordinate toward a shared team result.
Secret Unit Deployment
Place or assign units secretly before their positions are revealed.
Read the full game description
This is a revision of an older game called Scotland Yard with some added features and a new map. One person plays Mr. X who is attempting to avoid capture in downtown Manhattan while the rest of the players are attempting to locate and apprehend Mr. X. The game seems more balanced to the detectives. The detectives get to use road blocks and a helicopter, can share their tickets and do not pass their used tickets to Mr X. The map shows downtown Manhattan, from Central Park down. Mr X has to work for his freedom... Re-implements: Scotland Yard