Embark on a thrilling cat - and - mouse adventure on the bustling streets of London! The criminal genius Mr. X has fled from Scotland Yard, and it's your job as the detectives to track him down. Use your travel tickets to predict his moves, chasing him via taxi, bus, and underground around iconic spots like Picadilly Circus, along the River Thames, and through Paddington Station. Will you catch this dangerous criminal before he vanishes into the London fog?
How to Play:1. Select a player to be Mr. X. Give that player a game piece, a covered travel log, and special travel tickets. Provide the other players (the detectives) with their game pieces and travel tickets.
2. All players draw cards to determine their starting stations and place their game pieces accordingly. Mr. X draws a card for his starting point and records it in his travel log without placing his piece there.
3. Players take turns picking the right travel tickets (taxi, bus, underground) to move between stations and predict Mr. X's arrival. Mr. X notes his moves secretly in his travel log, showing up only at specific times and revealing the ticket used for his next hidden location.
4. Work together to guess where Mr. X will appear next and reach that station first.
5. If a detective's game piece is at the station Mr. X noted in his travel log, that detective wins. If all players use up their tickets without catching Mr. X, he wins.
Contents1 game board, 6 playing pieces, 29 start tickets, 130 tickets for various means of transportation, 1 travel log for Mr. X, 1 visor for Mr. X, 2 inserts, 2 rings for bobbies
Using the game is easy! First, gather your friends and choose someone to be Mr. X. Hand out the necessary pieces and tickets as described in the rules. When you start the game, remember to draw your starting station cards fairly. As you play, use your tickets carefully to outsmart Mr. X. Mr. X, keep your travel log secret! For the detectives, teamwork is key. Try to anticipate Mr. X's moves based on the tickets he reveals. When storing the game, keep all the pieces in the box to avoid losing them. If the game board gets dirty, you can gently wipe it with a damp cloth. That's all you need to know to enjoy this exciting Scotland Yard board game!
