Each tile has one of five types of bug on it, and each bug has its own movement rules. Players are distributed a selection of tiles. Hive is played without a board, so all you need to play are the pieces and a flat surface. So when we say that Hive is often compared to Chess, it’s the highest compliment. Who to play it with: The Master Strategist Play Time: 30 minutes Cooperative/Competitive: CompetitiveĬhess is revered as a “perfect” board game because it’s relatively simple, but has a deep strategy component. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Tales of the Arabian Nights Hive While it’s not outright impossible, it can be very discouraging, and many people choose to skip it entirely. To avoid this problem, you can download corrected versions of the affected hint book online, or ensure that you’re purchasing the most recent (2016) version of the game.

NOTE: In some editions of this game, Case 3 provides conflicting information due to a publisher error, and can prove impossible to solve if you follow a misleading clue. Couples who love to read and solve mysteries should settle in with a cup of tea and join the crew at 221B Baker Street. This game can be played cooperatively or competitively, but we’ve found that working together is the most rewarding - at least you can both feel annoyed by Holmes together. You probably won’t ever beat Holmes, but even losing to him is a joy.

There are 10 cases in total, and once you’ve played through them there’s no real replay value - but at such a low price, this game is more than worth it. As you might expect, that’s no easy task. There’s even a series of newspapers for you to hunt through for more hints! The goal is to solve the mystery either faster or more completely than Sherlock does. You do so by reading stories and visiting locations on a gorgeously rendered map of London. Holmes himself, searching for clues and gathering leads. In this game you solve crimes alongside Mr. No game will make you feel more like a real detective than Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective.

Who to play it with: The One Who Is Constantly Reading Play Time: 2 Hours for early cases, longer for later cases due to the increased volume of clues.

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