The Animals of Baker Street
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.8 / 5
- Year
- 2022
About the game
The Animals of Baker Street casts you as one of four clever animal detectives investigating mysterious cases in a whimsical, Sherlock Holmes-inspired London. Working together, you'll visit locations to meet quirky characters, gather objects and clues, and piece together the truth before time runs out. Written with the talents of youth author Clementine Beauvais and Sherlock games specialist Dave Neale, it offers a narrative, story-driven cooperative experience built for the whole family. Choosing where to send your detectives and how to spend precious time is the heart of every case.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editors love this as a gentle, story-forward cooperative deduction game that welcomes younger players without feeling dumbed down. The whimsical animal cast and mystery-solving loop make it a great choice for families wanting something more narrative than a typical strategy game.
What we like
- Charming animal-detective theme appeals across age groups.
- Cooperative deduction gameplay encourages group discussion.
- Supports solo play as well as a full family table.
- Time-pressure mechanic keeps investigations tense without being punishing.
Keep in mind
- Narrative, case-based structure means limited replay of the same scenarios.
- Cooperative deduction games can suffer from one player dominating decisions.
Who it's for
Perfect for families with kids aged 8+ who enjoy cooperative storytelling and light deduction; also works well solo.
