221B Baker Street

Overview

Based on the board game of the same name, 221 B Baker St. pits up to four players against each other in a race to solve mysteries set in Victorian London. After picking a character (Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Irene Adler, or Inspector Lestrade), players select one of the thirty available mysteries and read its case file in the game's manual. The case file presents the particulars of the case, mentions the people involved, and explains what the players need to deduce to win the game. Before solving the case, players must visit Scotland Yard for a badge. Players might also want to use a badge to lock a location with a useful clue, requiring other players to detour to the locksmith. Once a player believes they have solved the case, they must return to Baker Street and answer a quiz. If the player is incorrect, the other players can continue.

Developed by

IntelliCreations, Inc

Published by

Datasoft, Inc.

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Multiplayer

Player perspectives

Third person, Side view

Themes

Mystery

Franchise

Sherlock Holmes

Release dates

• Apple II: 1986
• Atari ST/STE: 1986
• Commodore C64/128/MAX: 1986
• Atari 8-bit: 1987
• DOS: 1987