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Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes
“How often have I said to you that “How often have I said to you that “How often have I said to you that “How often have I said to you that
when you have eliminated the impossible, when you have eliminated the impossible, when you have eliminated the impossible, when you have eliminated the impossible,
whatever remains, however improbable, whatever remains, however improbable, whatever remains, however improbable, whatever remains, however improbable,
must be the truth?” must be the truth?” must be the truth?” must be the truth?”
—Sherlock Holmes, in “The Sign of Four” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Sign of Four” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Sign of Four” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Sign of Four”
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Sidekick 1 Character Sidekick 2—Police Insider Character Sidekick 3 Character Sidekick from Deck Character
Dr. John H. Watson Inspector Lestrade Mycroft Holmes Send for Help
Play during Initial Period Play during Initial Period Play during Initial Period Play during Action Period
“This gentleman . . . has been my Inspector Lestrade helps retrieve “All other men are specialists, but A sidekick is never far when help is
partner and helper in many of my most valuable information. his specialism is omniscience.” needed!
successful cases . . .” As an action, take a card from the —Sherlock Holmes, on his brother, Mycroft,
Pull any 1 sidekick card from the draw
in “The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans”
—Sherlock Holmes, of Dr. Watson, in “The Red Headed League” discard pile and put it into your hand. pile and put it into your hand. Re-
Discard 1 Detection Point currently in While Mycroft Holmes is in play you shuffle the draw pile.
While Watson is in play, your hand size play the first time you use this ability, may visit him at the Diogenes Club to
is 6 cards. At the end of your turn draw 2 Detection Points the second time, 3 gain valuable information.
to fill your hand up to 6 cards. the third, etc. Once Inspector Lestrade
is discarded, the cost begins again at As an action, retrieve 1 Detection Point
1 Detection point. from the discard pile and put it into play.
Suspect—10/M Evidence Suspect—9/C Evidence Suspect—8/C Evidence Suspect—7/C Evidence
Professor James Moriarty Colonel Sebastian Moran Colonel Lysander Stark Rodger Baskerville
Play during Action Period Play during Action Period Play during Action Period Play during Action Period
“He is the Napoleon of crime, Watson.” “The second most dangerous man in London.” “[I] saw the cadaverous face of the colonel looking “. . . I seemed to see something terrible—a creature of
down at me.” infinite patience and craft, with a smiling face and a
—Sherlock Holmes, of Professor Moriarty, in “The Adventure of —excerpt from Holmes’ index of biographies, in “The Adventure
of the Empty House” murderous heart.”
the Final Problem” —Victor Hatherley, in “The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb”
—Dr. Watson, of Rodger Baskerville, in “The Hound of the Baskervilles”
Discard 10 Detection Points currently in play Discard 9 Detection Points currently in play to Discard 8 Detection Points currently in play to
implicate Colonel Sebastian Moran. If Col. Moran Discard 7 Detection Points currently in play to
to implicate Professor James Moriarty. While implicate Colonel Lysander Stark. If Colonel Stark implicate Rodger Baskerville. If Rodger Baskerville
is implicated along with the Crime of Murder, is Implicated along with the Crime of Counterfeiting,
Professor Moriarty is in play, you get a +1 is implicated along with the Crime of Murder, then
then the Cost to Exonerate each is increased then the Cost to Exonerate each is increased by +2 the Cost to Exonerate each is increased by +2 for
bonus to implicate the Motive of Mastermind. by +2 for as long as both cards are in play. for as long as both cards are in play. as long as both cards are in play.
Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate

10 Detection Points 9 Detection Points 8 Detection Points 7 Detection Points
Suspect—6/C Evidence Suspect—5/C Evidence Suspect—4/M Evidence Suspect—3/C Evidence

John Clay Charles Augustus Milverton Jim Browner Joseph Harrison
“John Clay, the murderer, thief, smasher and forger.” “Heaven help the man, and still more the woman, “I was like a wild beast then that had “. . . Mr. Joseph Harrison is a gentleman to whose
whose secret and reputation come into the power tasted blood.” mercy I should be extremely unwilling to trust.”
—Peter Jones, in “The Red-Headed League” of Milverton.”
—from the confession of Jim Browner, in “The Adventure of the —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Naval Treaty”
Discard 6 Detection Points currently in play to —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton” Cardboard Box
implicate John Clay. If John Clay is Implicated Discard 5 Detection Points currently in play to Discard 3 Detection Points currently in play
Discard 4 Detection Points currently in play to
along with the Crime of Robbery, then the Cost implicate Charles Augustus Milverton. While to implicate Joseph Harrison. While Joseph
implicate Jim Browner. While Jim Browner is
to Exonerate each is increased by +2 for as long Milverton is in play, you get a +1 bonus to in play, you get a +1 bonus to implicate the Harrison is in play, you get a +1 bonus to
as both cards are in play. implicate the Crime of Blackmail. Motive of Jealousy. implicate the Crime of Larceny.

Suspect—2/C Evidence Motive—10 Evidence Motive—8 Evidence Motive—6 Evidence
Dr. Grimesby Roylott Motive—Mastermind Motive—Revenge Motive—Concealment
“. . . [H]e became the terror of the village, and the “He is the organizer of half that is evil and “You will ruin no more lives as you have “. . . I at once concluded that Straker was
folks would fly at his approach . . .” nearly all that is undetected in this great city.” ruined mine.” leading a double life . . .”
—Helen Stoner, of Dr. Grimesby Roylott, in “The Adventure of
the Speckled Band” —Sherlock Holmes, of Professor Moriarty, in “The Adventure of —Anonymous woman to Charles Augustus Milverton, in “The —Sherlock Holmes, of John Straker, in “The Adventure of Silver Blaze”
the Final Problem” Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton”
Discard 2 Detection Points currently in play Discard 6 Detection Points currently in play
to implicate Dr. Grimesby Roylott. While Dr. Discard 10 Detection Points currently in play Discard 8 Detection Points currently in play
to prove that the crime was committed by a to prove that Revenge was the motive for the to prove that the crime was committed to
Roylott is in play, you get a +1 bonus to
implicate the Crime of Murder. criminal Mastermind. crime. conceal scandalous facts about the criminal.

Motive—5 Evidence Motive—4 Evidence Motive—3 Evidence Motive—2 Evidence

Motive—Crime of Opportunity Motive—Thirst for Crime Motive—Jealousy Motive—Greed
“He saw his chance and he took it.” Discard 4 Detection Points currently in “Jealousy, of course , at once suggests “. . . I had to consider the motive of
—Sherlock Holmes, of Joseph Harrison, in “The Adventure of the play to prove that the crime was itself as the motive for the crime.” this singular crime.”
Naval Treaty”
committed merely to satisfy a deranged —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires”
Discard 5 Detection Points currently in thirst for crime. Discard 3 Detection Points currently in Discard 2 Detection Points currently in
play to prove that the crime was a Crime play to prove that the crime was commited play to prove that Greed was the motive
of Opportunity. in a fit of jealousy. for the crime.

Crime—10 Evidence Crime—9 Evidence Crime—8 Evidence Crime—7 Evidence
Crime of Murder Crime of Conspiracy Crime of Counterfeiting Crime of Unlawful Imprisonment
“. . . [T]he affair has taken a very much graver turn.” “. . . [W]e shall have you on a charge “They have been turning out half- “Mr. Rucastle, then . . . took to this
“What has it turned to, then?” system of imprisonment . . .”
of conspiracy . . .” crowns by the thousand.”
“To murder.”
—Inspector Lestrade, in “The Adventure of the Norwood Builder” —Inspector Bradstreet, in “The Adventure of the —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Copper Beeches”
—Inspector Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb”
Six Napoleons”
Discard 9 Detection Points currently in Discard 7 Detection Points currently in
Discard 10 Detection Points currently in play Discard 8 Detection Points currently in play to enter a charge of Unlawful
to enter a charge of Murder.
play to enter a charge of Conspiracy.
play to enter a charge of Counterfeiting. Imprisonment.

Crime—6 Evidence Crime—5 Evidence Crime—4 Evidence Crime—2 Evidence

Crime of Robbery Crime of Blackmail Crime of Larceny Crime of Assault
“It was at once clear that a daring and “He is the king of all the blackmailers.” “. . . [H]e realized how crushing a “The two Cunninghams were bending
gigantic robbery had been committed.” —Sherlock Holmes, of Charles Augustus Milverton, in “The misfortune this would be for you, and how over the prostrate figure of Sherlock
—from “The Adventure of the Stockbroker’s Clerk”
Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton”
all-important it was to set it right. . . .” Holmes, the younger clutching his throat
with both hands . . .”
—Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet”
Discard 6 Detection Points currently in Discard 5 Detection Points currently in —from “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires”
play to enter a charge of Robbery. play to enter a charge of Blackmail. Discard 4 Detection Points currently in Discard 2 Detection Points currently in
play to enter a charge of Larceny. play to enter a charge of Assault.

Incriminating Evidence +1 Evidence Incriminating Evidence +1 Evidence Incriminating Evidence +1 Evidence Incriminating Evidence +1 Evidence
Eyewitness Eyewitness Eyewitness Eyewitness
An eyewitness provides incriminating An eyewitness provides incriminating An eyewitness provides incriminating An eyewitness provides incriminating
evidence! evidence! evidence! evidence!
Discard 1 Detection Point currently in Discard 1 Detection Point currently in Discard 1 Detection Point currently in Discard 1 Detection Point currently in
play to attach this card to a Suspect, play to attach this card to a Suspect, play to attach this card to a Suspect, play to attach this card to a Suspect,
Crime or Motive card to increase its Crime or Motive card to increase its Crime or Motive card to increase its Crime or Motive card to increase its
Cost to Exonerate by 1. Cost to Exonerate by 1. Cost to Exonerate by 1. Cost to Exonerate by 1.
+1 to Exonerate +1 to Exonerate +1 to Exonerate +1 to Exonerate

Incriminating Evidence +1 Evidence Exonerate—Any Evidence Exonerate—Any Evidence Exonerate—Any Evidence

Eyewitness New Evidence New Evidence New Evidence
An eyewitness provides incriminating Your detection brings new evidence to Your detection brings new evidence to Your detection brings new evidence to
evidence! light that exonerates one opponent’s light that exonerates one opponent’s light that exonerates one opponent’s
Discard 1 Detection Point currently in evidence. evidence. evidence.
play to attach this card to a Suspect, Discard enough Detection Points in Discard enough Detection Points in Discard enough Detection Points in
Crime or Motive card to increase its play to cover the Cost to Exonerate play to cover the Cost to Exonerate play to cover the Cost to Exonerate
Cost to Exonerate by 1. (including all bonuses) an opponent’s (including all bonuses) an opponent’s (including all bonuses) an opponent’s
Suspect, Crime, or Motive. Your Suspect, Crime, or Motive. Your Suspect, Crime, or Motive. Your
opponent must discard the evidence opponent must discard the evidence opponent must discard the evidence
+1 to Exonerate and all cards attached to it. and all cards attached to it. and all cards attached to it.
Exonerate—Any Evidence Exonerate—Any Evidence Exonerate—Any Evidence Exonerate—Crime 1 Evidence
New Evidence New Evidence New Evidence Flawed Theory
Your detection brings new evidence to Your detection brings new evidence to Your detection brings new evidence to Your detection shows that your
light that exonerates one opponent’s light that exonerates one opponent’s light that exonerates one opponent’s opponent’s theory of the crime is flawed.
evidence. evidence. evidence. Discard enough Detection Points in
Discard enough Detection Points in Discard enough Detection Points in Discard enough Detection Points in play to cover the Cost to Exonerate
play to cover the Cost to Exonerate play to cover the Cost to Exonerate play to cover the Cost to Exonerate (including all bonuses) an opponent’s
(including all bonuses) an opponent’s (including all bonuses) an opponent’s (including all bonuses) an opponent’s Crime, minus 1 Detection Point. Your
Suspect, Crime, or Motive. Your Suspect, Crime, or Motive. Your Suspect, Crime, or Motive. Your opponent must discard the Crime and
opponent must discard the evidence opponent must discard the evidence opponent must discard the evidence all cards attached to it.
and all cards attached to it. and all cards attached to it. and all cards attached to it.
Exonerate—Crime 1 Evidence Incriminating Evidence +2 Evidence Detection Point Detection Detection Point Detection
Flawed Theory Corroborating Evidence Detection Point Detection Point
Play during Action Period Play during Action Period Play during Initial Period Play during Initial Period
Your detection shows that your Corroborating evidence has come to “It is of the highest importance in the “It is of the highest importance in the
opponent’s theory of the crime is flawed. light that will make it harder for your art of detection to be able to recognize art of detection to be able to recognize
Discard enough Detection Points in opponents to exonerate your evidence. out of a number of facts which are out of a number of facts which are
play to cover the Cost to Exonerate Discard 2 Detection Points currently in incidental and which vital.” incidental and which vital.”
(including all bonuses) an opponent’s play to attach this card to a Suspect, —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires”
Crime, minus 1 Detection Point. Your Crime or Motive card and increase its
opponent must discard the Crime and Cost to Exonerate by 2.
all cards attached to it.
+2 to Exonerate
Detection Point Detection Detection Point Detection Detection Point Detection Detection Point Detection
Detection Point Detection Point Detection Point Detection Point
Play during Initial Period Play during Initial Period Play during Initial Period Play during Initial Period
“It is of the highest importance in the “It is of the highest importance in the “It is of the highest importance in the “It is of the highest importance in the
art of detection to be able to recognize art of detection to be able to recognize art of detection to be able to recognize art of detection to be able to recognize
out of a number of facts which are out of a number of facts which are out of a number of facts which are out of a number of facts which are
incidental and which vital.” incidental and which vital.” incidental and which vital.” incidental and which vital.”
—Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires”
Detection Point Detection Detection Point Detection Card from Discard—1 Detection Card from Discard—1 Detection
Detection Point Detection Point Retrieve Something of Value Retrieve Something of Value
Play during Initial Period Play during Initial Period Play during Action Period Play during Action Period
“It is of the highest importance in the “It is of the highest importance in the “. . . [H]e hurled it away at this point “. . . [H]e hurled it away at this point
art of detection to be able to recognize art of detection to be able to recognize of his flight. . .” of his flight. . .”
out of a number of facts which are out of a number of facts which are —Sherlock Holmes, of Rodger Baskerville, in “The Hound of the —Sherlock Holmes, of Rodger Baskerville, in “The Hound of the
Baskervilles” Baskervilles”
incidental and which vital.” incidental and which vital.”
—Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Reigate Squires” Something discarded proves to be of Something discarded proves to be of
immense value to your investigation! immense value to your investigation!
Retrieve any 1 card from the discard Retrieve any 1 card from the discard
pile and put it into your hand. pile and put it into your hand.
Card from Discard—1 Detection Card from Discard—2 Detection Card from Discard—2 Detection Find Evidence 2 Detection
Retrieve Something of Value Revisit the Scene of the Crime Revisit the Scene of the Crime Quiet Reflection
“. . . [H]e hurled it away at this point Taking the time to revisit the scene of Taking the time to revisit the scene of If you put no Detection Points into play
of his flight. . .” the crime proves highly rewarding! The the crime proves highly rewarding! The in this turn, then you may use this
—Sherlock Holmes, of Rodger Baskerville, in “The Hound of the more time you spend there the more more time you spend there the more card to pull any 1 Evidence card from
Baskervilles”
you find. you find. the draw pile and put it into your hand.
Something discarded proves to be of For every 2 Detection Points currently For every 2 Detection Points currently Thoroughly reshuffle the draw pile.
immense value to your investigation! in play that you discard, retrieve 1 card in play that you discard, retrieve 1 card
Retrieve any 1 card from the discard from the discard pile and put it into from the discard pile and put it into
pile and put it into your hand. your hand. your hand.
Find Evidence 2 Detection New Hand 1 Detection New Hand 1 Detection New Hand 1 Detection
Quiet Reflection Focus Thoughts Focus Thoughts Focus Thoughts
If you put no Detection Points into play Returning home, you collect your Returning home, you collect your Returning home, you collect your
in this turn, then you may use this thoughts for the night and start anew. thoughts for the night and start anew. thoughts for the night and start anew.
card to pull any 1 Evidence card from Discard all cards currently in your hand Discard all cards currently in your hand Discard all cards currently in your hand
the draw pile and put it into your hand. and draw 5 new cards. and draw 5 new cards. and draw 5 new cards.
Thoroughly reshuffle the draw pile.
Detection Bonus 2 Detection Retrieve Det. Pts. Detection Remove Det. Pts.—1 Detection Remove Det. Pts.—1 Detection
Unexpected Luck Review Evidence False Testimony False Testimony
“This was an unexpected piece of “. . . [Holmes] examined them minutely . . .” “. . . I have shown, have I not, that “. . . I have shown, have I not, that
luck.” —from “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box” there is a certain element of im- there is a certain element of im-
—Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual” probability about the lady’s story?” probability about the lady’s story?”
Looking over the evidence in your —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Abbey Grange” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of the Abbey Grange”
For every Detection Point you put into possession proves to be rewarding.
play this turn, retrieve up to 1 Detection The testimony of an opponent’s key The testimony of an opponent’s key
Point from the discard pile and put it For every Detection Point you discard
witness turns out to be misleading! witness turns out to be misleading!
into play. (up to 3) retrieve 2 Detection Points
from the discard pile and put them in An opponent of your choice must An opponent of your choice must
discard 1 Detection Point currently in discard 1 Detection Point currently in
your hand.
play. play.
High Risk—Place Discovery High Risk—Place Discovery No Risk—Person Discovery No Risk—Person Discovery
Breaking & Entering Breaking & Entering Eavesdropping Eavesdropping
“Watson, I mean to burgle Milverton’s “Watson, I mean to burgle Milverton’s Overhearing a conversation yields Overhearing a conversation yields
house to-night.” house to-night.” valuable information at your opponent’s valuable information at your opponent’s
—Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton” —Sherlock Holmes, in “The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton” expense! expense!
Take up to 3 Detection Points currently Take up to 3 Detection Points currently Take 1 Detection Point currently in play Take 1 Detection Point currently in play
in play from an opponent of your choice in play from an opponent of your choice from an opponent of your choice and from an opponent of your choice and
and put them into your hand. and put them into your hand. put it into your hand. put it into your hand.
If your are Caught! then your Detective If your are Caught! then your Detective
is arrested for 2 turns. is arrested for 2 turns.
No Risk—Person Discovery No Risk—Person Discovery No Risk—Person Discovery Caught Discovery
Eavesdropping Eavesdropping Eavesdropping Caught!
Play during Action Period Play during Action Period Play during Action Period Play at Any Time
Overhearing a conversation yields Overhearing a conversation yields Overhearing a conversation yields Play this card at any time to cancel the
valuable information at your opponent’s valuable information at your opponent’s valuable information at your opponent’s effects of a Discovery card played
expense! expense! expense! against you.
Take 1 Detection Point currently in play Take 1 Detection Point currently in play Take 1 Detection Point currently in play If your opponent is caught performing
from an opponent of your choice and from an opponent of your choice and from an opponent of your choice and a risky action, then he is arrested for
put it into your hand. put it into your hand. put it into your hand. the number of turns listed on that card.
Caught Discovery Caught Discovery Caught Discovery Caught Discovery

Caught! Caught! Caught! Caught!
Play at Any Time Play at Any Time Play at Any Time Play at Any Time
Play this card at any time to cancel the Play this card at any time to cancel the Play this card at any time to cancel the Play this card at any time to cancel the
effects of a Discovery card played effects of a Discovery card played effects of a Discovery card played effects of a Discovery card played
against you. against you. against you. against you.
If your opponent is caught performing If your opponent is caught performing If your opponent is caught performing If your opponent is caught performing
a risky action, then he is arrested for a risky action, then he is arrested for a risky action, then he is arrested for a risky action, then he is arrested for
the number of turns listed on that card. the number of turns listed on that card. the number of turns listed on that card. the number of turns listed on that card.

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Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate

Suspect—6/C Evidence Suspect—5/C Evidence Suspect—4/M Evidence Suspect—3/C Evidence

Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate

Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate

Motive—5 Evidence Motive—4 Evidence Motive—3 Evidence Motive—2 Evidence

Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate

Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate

Crime—6 Evidence Crime—5 Evidence Crime—4 Evidence Crime—2 Evidence

Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate Cost to Exonerate

+1 to Exonerate +1 to Exonerate +1 to Exonerate +1 to Exonerate

Incriminating Evidence +1 Evidence Exonerate—Any Evidence Exonerate—Any Evidence Exonerate—Any Evidence

Caught Discovery Caught Discovery Caught Discovery Caught Discovery

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