description Scotland Yard Overview
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 players cooperate as detectives. Travel tickets and scheduled location reveals let the detectives infer Mister X's route, making the game suitable for groups interested in deduction, pursuit, and asymmetric play.
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Scotland Yard ranks #41 of 70 in the Whodunit ranking, behind Whitehall Mystery, ahead of Kathy Rain.
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How good is Scotland Yard?
Scotland Yard scores 7.25/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Whodunit category. Spiel des Jahres winner and family classic; influential but simpler and more luck-prone than modern hidden-movement designs.
What are the best alternatives to Scotland Yard?
See our alternatives page for Scotland Yard for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Murder on the Orient Express (Novel), And Then There Were None (Novel), The Case of the Golden Idol.
How does Scotland Yard compare to Murder on the Orient Express (Novel)?
See our detailed comparison of Scotland Yard vs Murder on the Orient Express (Novel) with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Scotland Yard worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.25/10, Scotland Yard is a solid option in Whodunit. See all Whodunit ranked.
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