Instructions Sherlock Express

Objective

Sherlock Express is a deduction game where players act as detectives trying to identify the culprit of a crime. The player who first identifies the correct number of culprits wins the game.

Components

• 6 Suspect Cards: These cards feature different characters with various characteristics.
• 6 Alibi Cards: These cards show characteristics that exclude a suspect from being the culprit.
• 6 Crime Scene Cards: Purely decorative, they have no mechanical impact on the game.

Setup

1. Shuffle the suspect, alibi, and crime scene cards separately.
2. Set the crime scene cards aside – they are not needed for the gameplay.
3. Place the alibi cards as a stack in the middle of the table.
4. Distribute the suspect cards evenly among the players.

Gameplay

1. The starting player reveals the topmost alibi card from the stack and places it in the center of the table.
2. Players look at the alibi card to determine which trait excludes a suspect from being the culprit.
3. Players must not show their suspect cards to each other.
4. When a player believes they have identified the culprit, they tap the table and present their suspect card.
5. Guessed Correctly? If the suspect has characteristics NOT shown on the alibi card, the player wins the round.
6. Guessed Incorrectly? If the guess was wrong, the player is out for the current round.
7. The next player becomes the starting player, and a new round begins.

End of the Game

The game ends when one player has achieved a predetermined number of correct guesses (this can vary based on the number of players).

Strategic Tips

• Speed and Attention are crucial. Trust your instincts but be certain to avoid unnecessary mistakes.
• Develop a good memory for already excluded suspect traits to act quicker as the game progresses.