Ravensburger Scotland Yard - Family Game

by Ravensburger

Product Features

• One of the players takes on the role of Mr. X
• Job is to move from point to point around the map of London taking taxis, buses or subways
• Set includes a playing board, log book, visor, 6 playing pieces, 20 cards and 125 travel tickets
• For 3 to 6 players
• Fun indoor play

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 10.8 x 2.2 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NZVL
• Item model number: MN017-109
• Our recommended age: 10 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,115 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Let's Play Scotland Yard! Which player will have the roll of the elusive Mister X? One player will function as Mister X, with the other players being Scotland Yard detectives searching for him throughout Central London. The starting station cards are shuffled and everyone draws one to determine where they will start the game. Every move is either by taxi, underground, or bus. Mister X moves first and writes his move in his travel log, indicating what method of transportation he used but not where he moved. Then, each detective makes their move, cooperating with the other detectives in an effort to close in on Mister X. Mister X only reveals where he is at certain points in the game, and the chase continues until one of the detectives moves to the place where Mister X is. In this case, the team of detectives has won the game. But, if Mister X makes 24 moves without being caught, he himself wins!

Product Description

Let?s Play! Which player will have the roll of the elusive Mister X? One player will function as Mister X, with the other players being Scotland Yard detectives searching for him throughout Central London. The starting station cards are shuffled and everyone draws one to determine where they will start the game. Every move is either by taxi, underground, or bus. Mister X moves first and writes his move in his travel log, indicating what method of transportation he used but not where he moved. Then, each detective makes their move, cooperating with the other detectives in an effort to close in on Mister X. Mister X only reveals where he is at certain points in the game, and the chase continues until one of the detectives moves to the place where Mister X is. In this case, the team of detectives has won the game. But, if Mister X makes 24 moves without being caught, he himself wins!

2-6 Players.
Playing Time 40 minutes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game, January 7, 2009

By 

S. Swanson - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ravensburger Scotland Yard - Family Game (Toy)

We bought this game to play over the holidays with a house full of guests. The game is recommended for 6 players, and it worked best with that number. I think it would be very difficult, if not almost impossible, with less players. It is a neat game because Mr. X is hidden amongst the streets of London, and the other players must work together to find him/her. Mr. X has a really tough job, and the length of the game depends on his/her ability to outwit the rest of the players. It is a unique concept, but it a refreshing change from all the other games that pit player against player, which often ends up in hard feelings.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You against the world - can you take it?, September 7, 2005

By 

Barbarianz (Indiana) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I found this game years ago when my nephews were young. It was one the whole family could play for hours and still want to come back for more. Like Monopoly, it requires planning and some luck, but unlike Monopoly everyone works together to capture Mister X. When you're Mister X, though, you feel the world against you and closing in fast. Will you cave in, or outsmart them all? Out of all the games we played over the years, this one really makes me smile when I remember the challenge and fun it was.

It's hard to find, and I think the price is outrageous, but if you are used to paying this much for a board game that entertains for hours, this game is well worth it.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great family game, November 8, 2008

By 

AnnAdele (Westchester County, NY) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ravensburger Scotland Yard - Family Game (Toy)

We played this game during a visit with our grandchildren, ages 6, 8 and 10. It was the most successful game of the weekend. Since the rules suggest co-operative play by the detectives, it was easy to give the youngest what little help she required and the moves are simple enough that she grasped it quite quickly. By the third time we played, she was able to be Mr. X, working with minimal assistance from an adult. She was quite proud of her success in moving relatively unassisted. It was neither too simple for the adults and oldest child, nor too difficult for the younger two. It's a great family across the ages game.