Let's play Scotland Yard: Rules and review by Hit and Sunk Games

A look at the rules followed by a review of Ravensburger's Scotland Yard board game

[@Danny30011980]

Oh and the black tickets can also be used to cross the river on stations 194, 157, 115 & 108, so an alternative escape route that only Mr. X has :-)

[@RockstarGTA1]

Danny30011980 do you mean 118?

[@rujon288]

@@RockstarGTA1ye the instructions in mine mislabels it

[@vesnamirkovich]

Excellent review and explanation. Funny thing is, I had exactly the same impression and experience of the game as a 9- or 10-year-old. I played it often with some friends back in Vienna. Now years later I bought it for my son and can’t wait to play.

[@lilaccreeper2005]

Great explanation. I'm having to code this for a computing project and needed to know the rules to even get started. This helped a bunch!

[@soulisrael6823]

I have this game. I felt overwhelmed trying to figure out the game so i can play with my kids. I will have to watch this..for the 3rd time.

[@syriac31]

There is a Junior version for Kids if you want - much easier!

[@rbrahmadathanful]

This is a game of skill. No chance like rolling of die or randomness involved. Just luuuurve this board game.

[@mindseye4914]

Great explanation...much better than some other videos that were just rambling away reading from the instructions booklet. Thanks for this.

[@Coffeebourne]

Good review! Just like in real life, police are more restricted than criminals.

[@antiussentiment]

History has shown us that a bunch of unrestricted police are far more dangerous than a few unrestricted thieves.. ~ laughs ~

[@RAVITEJA-he7px]

haha ... thats true

[@SergeC72]

the game is been sitting on the shelf since last x-mas, I just found your cute review today very helpful and I'm going to give it a go changing a bit the rules as you suggested.

[@RAVITEJA-he7px]

how is the game buddy

[@mickybricks0548]

Thank you! This helped us to have a better understanding of the game! ☆

[@ooooooolky7282]

Letters From Whitechapel is an excellent game to move on to after you've mastered Scotland Yard.

[@wesleyantrim6648]

Man I remember playing this back in the mid 80’s. I haven’t seen this game in years.

[@arzukundukan9004]

@Sandeep JKS Me too I am sad because I am trying to play with my daughter but we didnt undertstand :(

[@krikri3387]

Thanks for this video, I played this game today with some friends after 10 years since my last game. I agree with you about tweking the game to make it more enjoyable for everyone. For example, one rule that is not explained in the instructions is: can Mister X go past a detective if he get the bus or underground? I think he shouldn't. In this way, the strategy of the games gets deeper.

[@tanzepei1985]

UK's police National HQ is Scotland Yard, and Singapore Police Force National HQ is at New Phoenix Park, a max security facility where the SPF HQ shares the same ground as the Ministry of Home Affairs building and the Internal Security Department central HQ.

[@ThatRomyKate]

Thanks for the review! Got this for Christmas today and although due to Covid I can’t really play it yet I’m looking forward to it. Maybe you can tweak it so that Mr X can only get new tickets when he reveals himself, or that the detectives can share their tokens to help the others if they run out?

[@Abbieprosee]

I also got it for Xmas, trying to figure out the rules😂

[@gaylemiele7464]

We got it today, too, and are playing it now. Got Mr. X in 13 rounds:)

[@Abbieprosee]

@@gaylemiele7464 literally same here! They cornered me in😂 got caught on 167

[@swordio777]

Great review! Out of interest, have you ever played Whitehall Mystery? It seems quite similar to Scotland Yard, and I wondered if you thought the different limitations on each player made it a better or worse game? Personally, I've never played either, so currently trying to decide which of the two to buy. Thanks. And keep up the great work!

[@wlado1884]

This is the best explanation for this Game! Thanks 👍

[@Nathapouilles]

Hello, merry Christmas. Very good review. I got this game today for Christmas. As I am studying English I would like to know where you accent is from: south-est of Great Britain?

[@titep1329]

Thanks for the heads up on the rules! I opened this at Christmas for the kids and thought OMG… Btw, have you noticed the ghost like orb that passes on your left side at about 13:35? Might need a call to the Ghostbusters!!! 😂 I’m sure it’s just a trick of the light… 👻

[@joogy5899]

Hi, I bought this game for the family at Xmas and want to clarify something in relation to playing the game. Can Mr X go over where a detective is to get to another point. For example, say if a detective is on number 70 on the board, can Mr X get from 87 to 41 where the bus goes past number 70 which is a taxi rank? Also, if the situation was reversed and Mr X was on number 70 and a detective travelled from 87 to 41, would Mr X then be caught or do you have to land on exactly where Mr X is? Thanks Nas

[@musicbyshara]

Yes that is called "cutting off" and you CAN move mr X like that by the standard game rules, and u won't lose unless the detective moves to a position mr x occupies! Hope this helps :)

[@OldMovieRob]

This was helpful, and your accent adds to the coolness of the review.

[@robertjovanovic4873]

I played so much of this game with my older friend when i was a child, such good memories. Just bought it now and im trying to remember the rules but there was no english in the manual XD

[@animeshparmar4868]

A board game that is interesting than pubg

[@umasaravanan4977]

Thank you for your clear explanation

[@bwj999]

Instead of limiting Mr x, give the players more subway and bus passes (by letting them reuse them) and thus also make the game more environmentally friendly :-)

[@Matt..S]

I exclusively use taxis, because I support the working class.

[@jansrensen1568]

How do you get to round 24? The rule book I have say the game is won by Mr X, and the detectives only get 22 counters (10+8+4) though I have seen other rules with 23 counters (11+8+4). Still, I dont see how you get to round 24?

[@vishnugerrard]

How many transport cards does mr.x get initially

[@Danny30011980]

I think 3 underground, 3 Buses and 4 taxis or so.

[@MrAlibabaa]

vishnu sarvagna I was taught that Mister X has access to the pool of tickets at all times. So all remaining tickets left over from other players, and this allowance goes up due the other detectives adding tickets to the pool as they use them.

[@raaghavgr1990]

vishnu sarvagna what ever is left over from the draw pile.

[@sandeepsabir2446]

My childhood board game with my brothers 30 years ago

[@ishaanabbireddyofficial]

Superb review and Game. Good job

[@KaijudoMaster11]

You ever thought about using one of those wipe boards instead of paper. It would save a lot of money.

[@matkotrupinic123]

KaijudoMaster11 you could just erase the pencil.

[@Machinimatt]

I use a phone app

[@darshnaa]

@@Machinimatt which app is that???

[@Machinimatt]

@@darshnaa Scotland Yard Companion on Android

[@darshnaa]

@@Machinimatt thanks

[@MattGibb-jv5ch]

My name is Matt, I'm a filmmaker from a production company called Chocolate Films. As part of an exhibition display for a children's museum in London, we're currently creating a silent montage of various different types of game play including board games, video games, etc. We would love to use your video in this montage. I'm just wondering if your material is copyright free, or if you would grant us a licence to use this clip for this purpose? Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks in advance, Matthew Gibb

[@sanethoughtspreader]

Great instructions and a handsome devil :D

[@SanjayKumar-yd4wn]

It's good and clear so that we can understand it

[@ericzoona_6098]

Thanks for the video :)

[@mannieverma9857]

What if the detective and criminal are on the same no. will the criminal reveal himself at that time🤨🤨?

[@tobyonatabe2601]

Yes.

[@poojabajpai2]

thanks it helped me learn the game

[@refreshdaemon]

It's curious that you mention that the game is tilted in favor of Mr. X because I've yet to play a game where Mr. X has not been caught. It's possible that I'm just a terrible Mr. X.

[@raaghavgr1990]

Has anyone caught Mr X in this game?

[@dylanwicklund5129]

Yea first try too lol I was watching another youtuber talking about this game and why I came to check it out but anyway he explained a bit about the game and how he lost and was found first try no joke

[@SimonYomalu]

Actually in every round I've played so far Mr X was caught. I definitely don't agree with the review in this sense. At least if the players (the police) are all cooperating and planning their moves together.

[@itzjustme4852]

Yeah i have before my cousin has this game

[@prolivsamja]

Then you people have played with kids or people with low IQ. It's impossible to catch mr. X with normal rules

[@ironwhy]

I also asume that it's almost impossible to catch Mr. X if played by a skilled player or am I unaware of any special strategy?

[@L.O.S.T.YOUnited]

🤗 💎 Epic Game🏃‍♂️👌

[@praizd6818]

Is Mr.x only caught when detective lands on the current position of Mr.x or he can also be cought if the detective lands on the place where he was in the past?

[@pptmstrMagiC]

Read what you wrote, again... but slowly... and think about it... please...

[@praizd6818]

@@pptmstrMagiC in another video it was written that Mr.x is caught even if they land on a previously occupied space...I know in reality you cant catch a thief by going in his past visited places.....but.......its game

[@vesnamirkovich]

The game instruction manual states that the only other way to win (besides landing on the spot Mr. X occupies at the time you land on it) is if all the detectives basically have surrounded him and Mr. X cannot move to a station that is unoccupied. So basically if Mr. X is in a gridlock.

[@shanthalakshmi7916]

No

[@Poyritoff]

Can we play two players?

[@RAVITEJA-he7px]

thank u man amazing ...

[@prakharsinha7]

My first time watching a video on Scotland Yard- What do u mean Mr. X by revealing himself because he is already on the board and everyone can already see him.

[@isobelruston3654]

Prakhar Messi he said u don't put Mr x on the board

[@maheshpadalingam3137]

Don't put mr x on board until the highlighted moves come

[@yokeshkrishna]

What are the Dimensions of the board bro??

[@TheBesnimirko]

Well, the instructions of the Ravensburger edition say otherwise. Mr.X is visible at all times and only disappears on moves 3, 8, 13 etc. At turns 3, 8, 13 etc. he becomes invisible and he also becomes invisible when playing the black card. Either the instructions are mistranslated from German language to English or this review is exactly counter-rules. Does anyone else have this issue, while listening to this review?

[@familyadventuredays1203]

Yes! We always played as per this review but today we looked at the instructions and it sounds like he only vanishes as you said so came to view this video to see which was right

[@tobyonatabe2601]

@@familyadventuredays1203 there’s two rule books, a beginner and advanced version. The beginner version is the one described above. Hope that helps.

[@basantnyati2602]

If anyone of detective pass through from the place of Mr.x than Mr.x is caught or not Plz tell me

[@maheshpadalingam3137]

If he lands on the same station where Mr x is or leave no station for x

[@abhidon82]

I’ve played it many times over the years ...although it seems heavily stacked in mr x’s favour, actually its not...it is a good test of the intelligence of the detectives and most of the times mr. x is caught quickly...1 problem however is mr. x has to be honest in declaring when he is caught...many a times I remember ppl not being on that front....

[@rss2143]

When I went to daycare i an my friends played this

[@Farm_Machinery]

Can Mr. X tell his place and when the detectives come to his place, he can change it?

[@doritocheeto2317]

I don't think so

[@doritocheeto2317]

I'm playing it rn and we aren't playing that rule

[@alansundqvist9462]

Via the rules if the detectives move first so if they land on his location they have won

[@vidhibansal9934]

On yellows can we play bus or undergound

[@ForwardCross218]

I have the French version of this game

[@sfinchie]

U know nappys y they so handy down

[@41walmart]

i loved the game

[@freemanedwards5663]

Cool

[@ramymelhem]

I thought you were Derren Brown.

[@sfinchie]

I love game yes Noooooo I mention the shop he mentioned

[@muffin432]

Can anyone tell me cluedo is better or Scotland yard

[@muffin432]

Schrankmann I have bought clue do two months ago but thank you for your reply😊😊

[@mopper4]

In my matches with friends, Mr. x almost always gets caught if the all the police are played by a single opponent and of course the trick is you never rush and before every reveal move by Mr x , it is advantageous to keep all your police as close to a underground station

[@vidhibansal9934]

Cluedo

[@sayeshanagvekar2821]

@@EneSacarification have you ever played it....it's amzing...have you ever seen it atleast?

[@sayeshanagvekar2821]

@@EneSacarification yep you are correct...i think the game is better then scotland yard tho i have both of them.

[@rohanpatel576]

1

[@raresaturn]

Your mum never bought you the game? :(

[@моинастолки]

Кто из россии лайк

[@kokolee1846]

Best board game ever what ewwwww

[@trishaugupeach3164]

Koko Lee what do you mean by 'ewwwww' ?

[@alexjuewez1287]

3:08 That was the WORST explanation of "extra players". I couldn't understand anything this guy was talking about. He shows 5 colored pieces, then goes on this half-assed rambling explanation of what to do if there are 2-3 other extra players, or if you're lacking 2-3 other players I don't know. I have no idea what he's trying to say from 3:08-3:48.

[@tobyonatabe2601]

Basically if there aren’t 4 detectives you can fill the lobby with your clones so to speak.

[@sfinchie]

Lol

[@AnKatWys]

too much about your childness, this is about game not your life

[@oliverfield877]

Pardon?