# Sherlock: The Game Is Afoot

Sherlock: The Game Is Afoot is a board game for 2–5 players. It plays in 45 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 4. The cheapest copy in stock is $23.99 (United States).

- **Players:** 2–5 (best with 4)
- **Playing time:** 45 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 2 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2025
- **Categories:** Novel-based, Deduction, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics:** Point to Point Movement, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Variable Player Powers

**Designers:** Darren Reckner, Jason Hager

**Artists:** Jason Hager

**Publishers:** Indie Boards & Cards

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miniature Market | 23.99 $ | https://www.miniaturemarket.com/sherlock-the-game-is-afoot-ibcshbw1.html |
| Dungeon Marvels | 26.36 € | https://dungeonmarvels.com/sherlock-the-game-is-afoot-82302.html |
| Games Empire | 47.99 $ | https://gamesempire.com.au/products/sherlock-the-game-is-afoot |
| Spelexperten | 339 kr | https://www.spelexperten.com/sallskapsspel/strategispel/sherlock-the-game-is-afoot.html |
| World of Board Games | 349 kr | https://www.worldofboardgames.com/sherlock-the-game-is-afoot |
| Good Games | 60 $ | https://www.goodgames.com.au/products/sherlock-game-is-afoot-the |
| Nexus | 6995 kr | https://nexus.is/vara/sherlock-the-game-is-afoot/ |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/sherlock-the-game-is-afoot)
- [Sherlock: The Game Is Afoot in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/sherlock-the-game-is-afoot)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421328)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-23. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._