Giochi Uniti
Whitehall Mystery
Game Description
Immerse yourself in the dark streets of 1888 London with Whitehall Mystery, a gripping mystery board game that will plunge you into a breathtaking investigation. October 1888: while the construction of the Metropolitan Police headquarters, which would later become the legendary Scotland Yard, is in full swing, the remains of a body are discovered. This gruesome discovery closely follows the finding of a severed arm in the Thames mud in September. The atmosphere is tense, and a new terror stalks the city, transforming Whitehall into the setting for an unprecedented investigative thriller.
An unknown killer is sowing panic, enjoying scattering the fragments of a poor victim in a chilling, macabre "treasure hunt" right in the heart of Whitehall. Who is this monster? And who is his unfortunate victim? These are the questions at the heart of Whitehall Mystery. Players will be called to an intense challenge of deduction and strategic gameplay, where every move counts to uncover the culprit's identity or to escape capture. Prepare for a nerve-wracking manhunt through the foggy streets of the British capital.
Whitehall Mystery offers a unique immersive experience, where one player takes on the role of the mysterious killer, trying to complete their gruesome work and evade justice, while the other players step into the shoes of intrepid Scotland Yard investigators, determined to catch them. This investigative game is perfect for lovers of mysteries and mental challenges.
- Players: 2-4
- Duration: approximately 60 minutes
- Year of publication: 2017
- Publisher: Giochi Uniti
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Rules - Whitehall Mystery
Whitehall Mystery is a board game for 2-4 players that simulates the hunt for a killer in 1888 London. One player takes on the role of the **Killer**, while the others play as the **Detectives** from Scotland Yard. The Killer's objective is to scatter four body parts in specific locations on the map and then escape, all without being discovered. The Detectives, on the other hand, must collaborate to locate and capture the killer before he completes his gruesome plan.
The game takes place on a detailed map of Whitehall, featuring a network of interconnected locations. The Killer moves secretly, recording his movements on a hidden tracking sheet, but occasionally revealing his general location when placing one of the remains. The Detectives move publicly on the map, using available information to narrow down the search area and deduce the Killer's possible location.
Each turn, the Killer moves, and the Detectives, in turn, can undertake several actions to track him down:
- Move between locations to patrol the area.
- Conduct searches at specific points to try and find the Killer or crucial clues.
- Communicate with each other to coordinate moves and block escape routes.
The Killer wins if he manages to place all four remains and reach one of the three designated escape points without being caught. The Detectives win if they manage to move onto the same space where the Killer is located, capturing him and putting an end to the mystery.
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