Funskool Scotland Yard Board Game (3-6 Players, 10+)

I first found this game at a thrift store and then lost it so ordered again. This game is amazing for a big group. Engaging game.

awesome game

I made sure this was a licensed reissue from Ravensburger before purchasing, but my was I disappointed on receiving this item. All components are utterly cheap, the game cards are misprinted and the die cut on the card is so bad that they all rip on punching them out, the game board feels cheap and thin, you have to put colored stickers around the game characters that don’t fit, absolute disaster, have sent back and will track down the original, don’t bother, not worth the money.

We love this game first seen it in Europe and we’re excited that it is offered here. We enjoyed many many hours of exciting game time. The game is ideally played by at least three players.. It could be an amazing holiday family time activity.

Scotland Yard is a classic board game that brings back so many nostalgic childhood memories. I recently picked up a copy to relive those fun moments, and it didn’t disappoint! While it’s not perfect, it’s still an engaging and enjoyable game. There are no missing pieces Pros: Nostalgia Factor: This game took me right back to my childhood. The thrill of playing as Mr. X or working together as detectives is just as exciting as I remember. Simple Yet Strategic Gameplay: The rules are easy to learn, making it accessible for players of all ages, but there’s enough strategy involved to keep things interesting. Great for Families: It’s a fantastic game for family nights or casual gatherings, encouraging teamwork and deduction skills. Replayability: Each game feels unique due to the hidden movement mechanics and different strategies you can use. Cons: Downtime for Mr. X: If you’re playing as Mr. X, there’s a lot of waiting while the detectives discuss their moves. Analysis Paralysis: Some players tend to overanalyze their moves, which can slow the game down. Scotland Yard is a timeless classic that’s perfect for bringing families and friends together. While it has some minor pacing issues, the nostalgia and fun factor make it well worth revisiting. Highly recommended for those who want a mix of strategy and teamwork in a board game

Really fun. Doesn't take too long when you get used to the rules. More players = more fun. It seems like Mr. X has such an advantage at first, but he actually has a pretty tough time of it. Well designed and balanced game.

The board doesn’t lay flat and the pieces that have to be punched out tear.

Not sure of the genuineness of the product. I had this as a child and remember very well the contents and the storage options for the contents while not playing. I bought it for my kids with the same intent that they enjoy it just as I did when I was a kid. The packaging and the contents do not look very genuine. Shape is different, the board recording the moves looks different. The box was torn in the corner even though it was sealed in plastic. Due to how much my kids were looking forward to it, waiting for it through the holidays, I did not want to return it and prolong the delay. I would caution others wanting the same experience I wanted for my kids, as the price is pretty steep. Kids as young as mine do not know these aspects but when you are spending 40$ on a board game this is definitely not what I expected.

Very disapointed in this product- very cheap and flimsy

I have played this game since childhood. It’s a classic in our family. The game features detectives and “mr x”. Mr x had committed a crime and the detectives must hunt him down. They have limited resources, and mr x has growing resources. In the form of tickets for fare for taxies, buses, underground, and waterways you travel around as a team hunting down mr x. They must reveal at set intervals their location, then they get to go dark again, showing only the means of transportation they took (or a special black ticket they only get a few of. These could be any mode of transport, and can help mr x make a stealthy getaway! Played with six year olds, played with adults. Both groups love this game!! Add to your collection, you won’t regret it!

This is an awesome classic board game. First of all, the packaging from Amazon was perfect and it came in big hard box. For first timers, it will take some time to read and understand the rules properly, but once you have done that, it is pretty easy to follow. This is a real detective game and does require a good amount of concentration to play the game well. The game can be played by as little as 2 players but more the players, more will be the fun. Also, if only 2 players are playing, it will get a little boring after some time. So make sure you have atleast 3-4 enthusiastic people who want to actually play the game before buying this. The game is superb and requires true skills and its fun to collaborate with others and catch the thief and on the other hand it is also fun to get away from the police and plan your escape routes if you are the thief. Enjoy!

Remembering this game from my childhood and the nostalgic television ad from the 80s, I only got a chance to buy it now. And I must say this game is all the shizz! It's addictive and requires some in-depth strategy and critical thinking regardless whether you're playing as Cops or (The Sinister) Mister X. The quality of the board is quite good, with a beautiful overhead map of London. Although the tickets aren't as graphically detailed as the international Ravensburger version. Nevertheless it is a Milton Bradley classic and ensures tons of replay value, even more than Game of Life or Monopoly, but that's just my opinion. P.S. Funskool - Please bring back Gi Joe and Loopin Louie

This is a great game. It emulates the tension of chor-sipahi, one desperately trying to evade capture while others trying to catch him before time runs out. Time is represented in this game through travel coupons in form of taxis, buses and underground tickets. Before all the detectives run out of these tickets, they need to co-ordinate and pin-point the location of thief on the map of London. I feel it requires min of 5 players for most fun and balanced gameplay. The game is otherwise heavily tilted towards the thief, as all discarded tickets from detectives keep going to him, in addition to this, the thief controls 2 special type of tickets. Pros: i) Good quality board. Large size, by far the best component inside the box ii) Good quality inserts and tokens Cons: i) Quality of pegs below average. Cheap and ugly looking. ii) Requires 5 players for ideal balanced gameplay. iii) Rather bland manual/rule book.