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Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard is a hidden-movement board game published by Ravensburger in 1983 and awarded the Spiel des Jahres that year. One player controls Mister X, whose location is usually concealed while moving across a map of London by taxi, bus, underground, and other transport, while the remaining player...

7.3 Good

apps Top Scotland Yard Alternatives

The top alternative to Scotland Yard in 2026 is Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler) with a score of 9.5/10, followed by Sam Spade (Dashiell Hammett) (9.5) and Cluedo (9.3).

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Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler)

Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler)

The Philip Marlowe series is a sequence of detective novels by American writer Raymond Chandler, centered on a private i...

Classic American Hard Boiled Noir
9.5 Brilliant
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Sam Spade (Dashiell Hammett)

Sam Spade (Dashiell Hammett)

Sam Spade is a fictional private investigator created by American writer Dashiell Hammett. He is the central character o...

Classic American Hard Boiled Novel
9.5 Brilliant
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Cluedo

Cluedo

Cluedo is a deduction board game created by Anthony E. Pratt and first released in the United Kingdom in 1949. Players i...

Classic Family Board Game Deduction
9.3 Excellent
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Nero Wolfe series (Rex Stout)

Nero Wolfe series (Rex Stout)

The Nero Wolfe series is a collection of detective stories and novels by American writer Rex Stout, centered on Nero Wol...

Classic American Golden Age Armchair Detective
9.3 Excellent
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And Then There Were None (Novel)

And Then There Were None (Novel)

And Then There Were None is a 1939 mystery novel by Agatha Christie about ten people summoned to an isolated island unde...

Classic Novel Agatha Christie 1939
9.2 Excellent
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Murder on the Orient Express (Novel)

Murder on the Orient Express (Novel)

Murder on the Orient Express is a 1934 detective novel by Agatha Christie featuring the Belgian investigator Hercule Poi...

Classic Novel Agatha Christie 1934
9.2 Excellent
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Martin Beck series (Sjöwall & Wahlöö)

Martin Beck series (Sjöwall & Wahlöö)

The Martin Beck series is a cycle of ten Swedish crime novels written by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö and published betwee...

Classic Police Swedish Nordic Noir
9.2 Excellent
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Lord Peter Wimsey series (Dorothy L. Sayers)

Lord Peter Wimsey series (Dorothy L. Sayers)

The Lord Peter Wimsey series is a group of detective novels and short stories by English writer Dorothy L. Sayers. Lord...

Classic British Golden Age Amateur
9.2 Excellent
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Dr. Gideon Fell series (John Dickson Carr)

Dr. Gideon Fell series (John Dickson Carr)

The Dr. Gideon Fell series is a set of detective novels by English writer John Dickson Carr. Dr. Fell is an amateur inve...

Classic British Golden Age Locked Room
9.2 Excellent
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Commissaire Maigret series (Georges Simenon)

Commissaire Maigret series (Georges Simenon)

The Commissaire Maigret series is a body of detective novels by Belgian writer Georges Simenon featuring Jules Maigret,...

Classic French Procedural Paris
9.1 Excellent
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Letters from Whitechapel

Letters from Whitechapel

Letters from Whitechapel is a hidden-movement board game designed by Gabriele Mari and Gianluca Santopietro. One player...

Modern Board Game Fantasy Flight Hidden Movement
7.9 Good
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Specter Ops

Specter Ops

Specter Ops is an asymmetric hidden-movement board game designed by Emerson Matsuuchi and published by Plaid Hat Games i...

Modern Board Game Asymmetric Plaid Hat Games
7.5 Good
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Whitehall Mystery

Whitehall Mystery

Whitehall Mystery is a hidden-movement board game set in London in 1888 and designed for two to four players. One player...

Modern Board Game Hidden Movement Jack The Ripper
7.3 Good
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Kill Doctor Lucky

Kill Doctor Lucky

Kill Doctor Lucky is a board game designed by James Ernest and first published in 1996 by Cheapass Games. It reverses th...

Classic Board Game Satirical Deduction
7.2 Good
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Mystery of the Abbey

Mystery of the Abbey

Mystery of the Abbey is a deduction board game designed by Bruno Faidutti and Serge Laget, first published in French as...

Classic Board Game Deductive Murder Mystery
7.1 Good
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Inkognito

Inkognito

Inkognito is a deduction board game designed by Alex Randolph and Leo Colovini and first published in 1988. Set during a...

Classic Board Game Spy Deductive
7.1 Good
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221B Baker Street

221B Baker Street

221B Baker Street: The Master Detective Game is a Sherlock Holmes deduction board game first published in 1975 by John N...

Classic Board Game Deduction Sherlock
7.1 Good
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13 Dead End Drive

13 Dead End Drive

13 Dead End Drive is a murder-themed board game originally released by Milton Bradley in 1993. Players move heirs throug...

Classic Family Board Game Betrayal
6.5 Fair
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Crack the Case

Crack the Case

Crack the Case is a mystery deduction game published by Milton Bradley in 1993. Players read cards describing unusual si...

Classic Family Board Game Deductive
5.9 Mediocre
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Destination Murder

Destination Murder

Destination Murder is a 1950 American film noir directed by Seymour Friedman, notable for its complex plot involving a w...

Travel Classic Board Game Deduction
5.2 Mediocre

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Scotland Yard Action
Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler)
Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler)
Whodunit Classic American Hard Boiled
9.5 Brilliant +2.2 Compare
Sam Spade (Dashiell Hammett)
Sam Spade (Dashiell Hammett)
Whodunit Classic American Hard Boiled
9.5 Brilliant +2.2 Compare
Cluedo
Cluedo
Whodunit Classic Family Board Game
9.3 Excellent +2.0 Compare
Nero Wolfe series (Rex Stout)
Nero Wolfe series (Rex Stout)
Whodunit Classic American Golden Age
9.3 Excellent +2.0 Compare
And Then There Were None (Novel)
And Then There Were None (Novel)
Whodunit Classic Novel Agatha Christie
9.2 Excellent +1.9 Compare
Murder on the Orient Express (Novel)
Murder on the Orient Express (Novel)
Whodunit Classic Novel Agatha Christie
9.2 Excellent +1.9 Compare
Martin Beck series (Sjöwall & Wahlöö)
Martin Beck series (Sjöwall & Wahlöö)
Whodunit Classic Police Swedish
9.2 Excellent +1.9 Compare
Lord Peter Wimsey series (Dorothy L. Sayers)
Lord Peter Wimsey series (Dorothy L. Sayers)
Whodunit Classic British Golden Age
9.2 Excellent +1.9 Compare
Dr. Gideon Fell series (John Dickson Carr)
Dr. Gideon Fell series (John Dickson Carr)
Whodunit Classic British Golden Age
9.2 Excellent +1.9 Compare
Commissaire Maigret series (Georges Simenon)
Commissaire Maigret series (Georges Simenon)
Whodunit Classic French Procedural
9.1 Excellent +1.8 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Scotland Yard?
The top alternatives to Scotland Yard in 2026 include Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler), Sam Spade (Dashiell Hammett), Cluedo, Nero Wolfe series (Rex Stout), And Then There Were None (Novel). Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Scotland Yard compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Scotland Yard scores 7.3/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Scotland Yard worth it in 2026?
Scotland Yard scores 7.3/10 in the Whodunit category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Scotland Yard?
Several alternatives to Scotland Yard offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Scotland Yard?
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How many alternatives to Scotland Yard are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Scotland Yard in the Whodunit category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Scotland Yard alternative has the highest rating?
Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler) currently holds the highest rating among Scotland Yard alternatives with a score of 9.5/10.
Can I use Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler) instead of Scotland Yard?
Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler) is one of the top-rated alternatives to Scotland Yard. While they serve similar purposes in the Whodunit space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Scotland Yard?
Pricing varies among Scotland Yard alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Whodunit category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Scotland Yard alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Scotland Yard vs Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler): which is better?
Scotland Yard scores 7.3/10 while Philip Marlowe series (Raymond Chandler) scores 9.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Scotland Yard vs Sam Spade (Dashiell Hammett): which is better?
Scotland Yard scores 7.3/10 while Sam Spade (Dashiell Hammett) scores 9.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Scotland Yard vs Cluedo: which is better?
Scotland Yard scores 7.3/10 while Cluedo scores 9.3/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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