I must try this. It looks like fun. When collecting board games sometimes you forget that these older, more traditional games, can still be very entertaining. Thanks for the review!
Recently bought this game in India (Funskool still makes them). What a fun game. Played it with 4 of my friends and we had so much fun, especially the detectives making strategies to catch Mr.X, and Mr.X trying everything he can to get out of the trap! Highly recommended
The juxtaposition of Ruby being engaged in the conversation and Violet looking like she's done is adorable; it is the perfect illustration of the difference between a 13 year-old and an 11 year-old. It's also really interesting to see what kids today think of games from yesterday. Great review, y'all!
Honestly, that's not true. I never make the kids do a video they don't want to (thus why you haven't seen Amy much). That's just Violet's default expression. She takes everything, including gaming, very seriously. :)
@@thedicetower oh you can tell they’re actually having a good time with their dad! They’re also masters at roasting you too, which is the wholesome, quality content we can all appreciate nowadays.
That's what my copy looks like. I know they have updated the art, box and map, but I bought mine in the 80's. We still play Scotland Yard a couple of times a year.
I got this game a few years ago when my daughter was 7. We still play it as a family. It's a great combination of a co-op game and a vs game with some good options for house rules if needed. I live in the UK and I'm surprised this wasn't re-developed for the US market and set in NY or another US city.
This is completely different from the Scotland Yard we have in Brasil, here in the version I got there's no Mr X, and there are 120 mistery cases to be solved by collecting hints, riddles and informations that are revealed to those who enter the buildings in the board.
Does the Dice Tower ever make videos comparing well-known games that fall in a specific genre? Like I would love to know how this one compares to the newer Specter Ops
This is hitting my nostalgia nerves. I played this with my social worker when I was in foster care as a kid. I now own a copy and will gladly teach my daughters when they’re older. Thanks for sharing!
I love me some whitechapel and dracula but in terms of getting the whole family the speed (playtime wise) means Scotland yard can rarely be beat. I gotta remember to let everyone have fun.
Looks just like the copy I have. I picked it up at a Garage Sale probably when I was around 13 in the late 90's. I remember enjoying playing it back then, unfortunately haven't played it since. I don't know anybody who really likes board games sadly.
One of my all-time favorites... at least from the great memories anyhow. We used to play this every New Year's Eve with a group friends 30 years ago or so. I don't have this game, but I do own Whitehall Mystery which is basdally the same and gives me the same thrill.
I think this is the quintessential hidden movement game and most other games of the genre today tend to limit the board and add additional complications. While some people may prefer the more complex "versions" I still think this game has something they lack, it's extremely clean, easy to teach, play relatively fast and works great as a party style game.
The German original that we had had different figures, they also were transparent though. Other slight differences in the editions. There is a newer pocket version of this, but I think it can't live up to the predecessor. Don't think I'd still have a lot of fun playing this game today....
This game is SO much fun! Sadly, I can't get anyone to play it with me anymore. I agree with the player count - with more brains on the chasing end, there's more disagreement on where to go! I think this game scales really well though, although I will say that only 3 people chasing Mr. X is a little hard sometimes - MUCH less room for error
Tom: "Scotland Yard is like the FBI in England." Errr, no! Scotland Yard over here would never make a cool Hollywood movie with car chases, shootouts, and violence. Our version would involve investigating Twitter hate crimes, kneeling down in front of a raging mob, and forming a ring of steel around a boat parked in the middle of Oxford Circus!!
I must try this. It looks like fun. When collecting board games sometimes you forget that these older, more traditional games, can still be very entertaining. Thanks for the review!
Its great that you reviewed a classic game like this, thats really stood the test of time!
Recently bought this game in India (Funskool still makes them). What a fun game. Played it with 4 of my friends and we had so much fun, especially the detectives making strategies to catch Mr.X, and Mr.X trying everything he can to get out of the trap! Highly recommended
The juxtaposition of Ruby being engaged in the conversation and Violet looking like she's done is adorable; it is the perfect illustration of the difference between a 13 year-old and an 11 year-old. It's also really interesting to see what kids today think of games from yesterday. Great review, y'all!
Violet really looks like she doesn't want to be doing these videos.
Honestly, that's not true. I never make the kids do a video they don't want to (thus why you haven't seen Amy much). That's just Violet's default expression. She takes everything, including gaming, very seriously. :)
@@thedicetower oh you can tell they’re actually having a good time with their dad! They’re also masters at roasting you too, which is the wholesome, quality content we can all appreciate nowadays.
@@thedicetower These reviews are great and so fun to watch! Your daughters do such a good job
Love this game. My wife and I play it with our boys a lot. Great review!
That's what my copy looks like. I know they have updated the art, box and map, but I bought mine in the 80's. We still play Scotland Yard a couple of times a year.
I got that version same age, same yr, still have it.
I got this game a few years ago when my daughter was 7. We still play it as a family. It's a great combination of a co-op game and a vs game with some good options for house rules if needed.
I live in the UK and I'm surprised this wasn't re-developed for the US market and set in NY or another US city.
This is completely different from the Scotland Yard we have in Brasil, here in the version I got there's no Mr X, and there are 120 mistery cases to be solved by collecting hints, riddles and informations that are revealed to those who enter the buildings in the board.
Does the Dice Tower ever make videos comparing well-known games that fall in a specific genre? Like I would love to know how this one compares to the newer Specter Ops
This is hitting my nostalgia nerves. I played this with my social worker when I was in foster care as a kid. I now own a copy and will gladly teach my daughters when they’re older.
Thanks for sharing!
This game is very fun. This is my favorite non-traditional board game ever. Can't Stop, Clue, and Stop Thief! also come to mind.
I love me some whitechapel and dracula but in terms of getting the whole family the speed (playtime wise) means Scotland yard can rarely be beat. I gotta remember to let everyone have fun.
Looks just like the copy I have. I picked it up at a Garage Sale probably when I was around 13 in the late 90's. I remember enjoying playing it back then, unfortunately haven't played it since. I don't know anybody who really likes board games sadly.
Have the exact same version. Also got it when I was around 13. Still have the same copy.
Hmm... my version has a visor for Mr. X. Great game for its age.
This game reminds me of Clue: The Great Museum Caper, which I love playing.
One of my all-time favorites... at least from the great memories anyhow. We used to play this every New Year's Eve with a group friends 30 years ago or so. I don't have this game, but I do own Whitehall Mystery which is basdally the same and gives me the same thrill.
This is one that I never found at a thrift store, but I'm waiting for the day when I do.
💎 Epic Game!👌
Oh wow, is this the first hidden movement game or just the first mass produced one?
I think this is the quintessential hidden movement game and most other games of the genre today tend to limit the board and add additional complications. While some people may prefer the more complex "versions" I still think this game has something they lack, it's extremely clean, easy to teach, play relatively fast and works great as a party style game.
I am impressed by how eloquent Ruby is! :) A really great review!
Nice Tom, Violet and Ruby! Thank you guys
"I don't know if I've played one with you all."
I think the word you're looking for is "y'all."
Love this game!! Reminds me of my childhood
7.5 but seal of excellence?
The girls gave it an 8.5
@@PittsburghFamily Yes but if you average it between the 3 of them, it would fall below 8.5, was Tom's own score disregarded?
@@marcosfernandesdesousajuni9576 Dice Tower policy is to give the seals based on the highest rating among contributors, not an average.
@@dunyoss1463 Interesting! I didn´t know that!
Same, Tom. Played it as a youngster and it was awesome!
how does this compare to whitehall mystery?
I just found the same one at the thrift store! Yay!!
I wish Deception Murder in Hong Kong had a map like this... expansion maybe? Anyone connected out there? 🤓
The German original that we had had different figures, they also were transparent though. Other slight differences in the editions. There is a newer pocket version of this, but I think it can't live up to the predecessor. Don't think I'd still have a lot of fun playing this game today....
Violet and Ruby really need to have dice guys. 😊
It's in the works!
This game is SO much fun! Sadly, I can't get anyone to play it with me anymore. I agree with the player count - with more brains on the chasing end, there's more disagreement on where to go! I think this game scales really well though, although I will say that only 3 people chasing Mr. X is a little hard sometimes - MUCH less room for error
I’m surprised how well kept his box is. The stuff I’ve had since 1989 is beat to crap lol
Nothing to make you feel old like noticing Tom's baby girls are already adolescents T_T
This game was great fun as a kid.
Tom: "Scotland Yard is like the FBI in England." Errr, no! Scotland Yard over here would never make a cool Hollywood movie with car chases, shootouts, and violence. Our version would involve investigating Twitter hate crimes, kneeling down in front of a raging mob, and forming a ring of steel around a boat parked in the middle of Oxford Circus!!