In April 2015 the English version of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective will be reprinted and available in UK and USA. We hope you’ll enjoy this great game!
In April 2015 the English version of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective will be reprinted and available in UK and USA. We hope you’ll enjoy this great game!
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Is this true. I am very close to paying some person $100+ US dollars for this game but I will wait if this is true.
Author
The EN reprint of Sherlock Holmes is coming soon.
when and where can we get the expansions for Sherlock are you planning on reprinting them
thank you
Author
Hi,
Translating the expansions into EN is not in our plans for now, but we really hope this project will be viable soon. Thank you.
I visited a few board game shops in the UK in the last week, all had quite a few copies of SH:CD on shelves, so its out there now.
Very keen to see the expansions translated, please make this a priority. There are a lot of English speakers out there who would pick up the extra cases in a heartbeat.
Absolutely agree, have seen these flying off the shelves in the local store, likely as a consequence of the SU:SD video review.
Hopefully this will spur on translation of the expansions…?
Please do consider translating the expansions!!!
Author
Hi,
The translations are beginning soon. The first expansion will be ready in 2016 (if everything goes fine).
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, Translate the expansions!
Honestly the level of interest here is the States/UK is so intense it might be easy to crowdfund the translation process.
Agreed! I’d definitely buy them!
We bought the original SHCD 20+ years ago when it was by Sleuth Publications. It is the BEST game I have ever played, no luck involved, just deduction, and very sociable. Would really like to see lots of expansion packs in English and would be prepared to pay for shipping to get it here to New Zealand.
Yes! Please reprint the expansions in English. This game is hot here in the states. If you don’t someone else might…
Hello, I would like to see reprint (or collection) of additional cases too – in english version, is there any chance to see them in stores?
Author
Hi,
The translations are beginning soon. The first expansion will be ready in 2016 (if everything goes fine). Thanks.
Very excited to get the translated expansions! Any update for us on how this is going, how many cases will be included and when the likely release date will be?
So excited to hear about the translation of the expansions! We just bought this game and it is the best game we have ever played! I’m telling all my friends about it.
Just wanted to record my interest for the translation of the multiple expansions available (plus I hope some additional, unreleased cases)! Love the game and can’t wait to start cracking the cases with my friends!
This is great news! I’m looking forward to getting the translated expansion packs when they come out. And if you should need any assistance with French-English translation please feel free to contact me – I studied French to degree level and would be happy to help as I know there are so many Anglophone gamers like me who are keen to see this happen!
Hi Ystari,
will it be possible to pick a copy for Sherlock Holmes (english version) at Spiel 2015 in Essen? Are you planning a reprint for a german version?
Kind regards
Frank
Author
Hi,
Not directly from us, but yes in the shops of the fair (I can’t tell you exactly where). Printing a German version is not in our plans, sorry.
Hi Gabriel,
Hope you had a good Essen. Any updates on the translation of the expansion cases? Any idea when in 2016 we can expect them?
Author
Hi,
This is a long work, they will be ready at the end of 2016 if everything goes well. Thanks.
Count me in on translated expansions too! Love the game!
Is the reprinted version of US edition already out there? Where can I buy the reprinted edition? Thanks
Author
Hi,
Yes it is available. I have just checked online. Contact your games stores. Thanks.
What’s the update on this? Still coming soon, or later?
Author
Hi,
It is temporarily out of stock. Contact your stores for more info. Thanks.
Let me say, I love the new edition of SHCD. HOWEVER, the is an issue with the English reprinting.
For the 2012 English version, case 3, the Mystified Murderess appears to be different from the 2012 French and Italian versions. Basically, the English version is nearly the same as the original 80s version, except the killer/solution has been changed (and one lead is simply omitted, although it is still in the directory).
The French and Italian versions have some important new edits of 3 of the leads that Sherlock follows that make the case more consistent with the « new killer scenario ». The edited clues give clearer motive for the new killer and implicate the killer from the 1980 version much less. The new English version does not have this information.
Is Ystari aware of this? If so, are there any plans to issue errata or a new case book?
If not, can I send you links to the research done by people to show the inconsistencies between the English and French editions?
Thanks. I am not trying to cause trouble. I really like this game, but Case 3 in the new English version has some issues.
First I want to say thanks for re-releasing a great game, but I have to echo HJ Lee on the Mystified Murderess. My wife and I have enjoyed SHCD immensely so far except case 3, which we just completed. It didn’t seem to make sense and was missing information. Hope this is fixed for others in the reprint as well as the little errors in case 6 which I hear on Board Game Geek as being very minor. These are but distractions in an otherwise AMAZING GAME. I ready to send my money now to buy the expansions! I look forward to seeing them later this year.
Author
Hi,
yes, very sorry for this issue. It is fixed now.
Author
Hi,
Yes we are aware of this issue. It will be fixed in the next reprint. Sorry.
Wonderful news. Is there any estimation for when reprint will be available in U.S. game stores? Thank you.
Oh, is there another base game reprint coming soon? I am very interested in picking up a copy, but it seems to be out of stock in online stores.
Author
Hi, the reprint will be available in the UK in July. Thanks.
Hi Gabriel! Our local game store in Toronto, Canada just restocked the game. Would this potentially be a copy of the new reprint? Is there a way to tell on the box?
Hi Gabriel! Our local game store in Toronto, Canada just restocked the game. Would this potentially be a copy of the new reprint? Is there a way to tell on the box?
Author
Hi,
it is a classic reprint (first edition), the illustrations are like in the game page. The new design will be released in September 2016. Thanks.
Will those of us who already own the game be able to download the corrected pages for Case #3 and Case #6, once they’re available?
Author
Hi,
Asmodee US shall offer something like that. Please contact them, thanks.
That sounds great! I’ll keep an eye out for an announcement. Thank you so much!
I really love Sherlock Holmes, but as a person with English as second language, we find it quite time consuming to go through the material.
Is there any plans for a small narrative app to be made, and by doing so, implementing a smartphone for example as a tool for the general theme?
I think that it would bring the whole game out to a wider audience.
If such an app allready exists somewhere, I appologize, as I havent looked hard enough.
Author
Hi,
there isn’t such an app.
Hi there. Will the July UK reprint correct the errors in the first edition? If so, will there be any way to tell the difference between the first edition and the second? Cheers.
Author
Hi,
Yes, the bar code at the back of the box shows 2016-2 for the second edition. Thanks.
Who distributes the game in the EU? I have difficulties to get a copy of the game. It’s out of stock everywhere and the gaming store of my choice can’t get it anywhere (and the have good connections), either.
Additionally: how is the reprint, arriving July in GB, different from the new design version due in September?
Author
Hi,
in the UK, the game is distributed by Esdevium and Asmodee US. In September, we’ll have 10 new cases.
10 new cases?! Wow!
So just to confirm – The original has 10 cases. There will be 10 entirely new cases in the Sept. version?
Is it worth having both, or should I wait till September and get that one?
Author
Hi,
yes 20 different cases. Just try the game and you should know that you want to solve all of them 🙂
And who distributes the game in Germany? Asmodee doesn’t, i checked with them.
Author
Hi,
nobody because there is no German version of the game. Sorry.
Just to confirm: The reprint with the 2016-2 barcode has all known typos and errata fixed. Correct?
Author
Hi,
yes, thanks.
I don’t need to buy a German version, I am completely fine with the English one. But I have to order it in the UK, if I understand you correctly.
Apart from that: will you guys be in Essen this year, selling and promoting the new version?
Author
Hi,
Yes in the UK.
We will be in Essen, but we are not sure that the new EN box will be released (around October). Thanks.
I just picked up a copy of the game from my local game store in the US and I was unaware of the errors in previous printings. On the back of the box, my UPC shows 2016-1. Does that version have the typos and errors fixed, or not?
Author
Hello,
non it is in the 2016-2 version. Contact Asmodee US to get PDFs of the 2 incorrect cases. Thanks.
Hi,
do have plans about a german version? I’m super interested in this game!
Author
Hi,
sorry, this is not in our plans for now.
Hello,
I am looking to buy this game in English in the US. Can you confirm that it will be reprinted in 2016 with the errors fixed? Will it be available in the US, or only the UK? Also, will the 10 new cases be available in English in the US? Thanks!
Author
Hello,
it is reprinted in the UK and in the US: the 2016-2 barcode means that the errors of the first version are fixed. The 10 new cases will be released there as well in October. Thanks.
Has the 2016-2 printing been released in the US? Does it include 10 new cases?
Or are the 10 new cases going to be released as a separate expansion?
Author
Hi,
the 2016-2 version has been released in the US, but the new box with 10 new and different cases is coming in October (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204305/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-jack-ripper-w).
Hello, I bought this game the other day. The barcode on the box shows 2016-1 – does this mean I need to get the corrected pages for Cases 3 and 6? Many thanks.
Author
Hi,
Yes please write to Asmodee US. Thank you.
Will the reprint of the original SHCD with the new artwork be released before or after the Jack the Ripper expansion? Do I need to play the original SHCD before diving into the Jack the Ripper expansion due out in October? I want to get both but with the same artwork, thanks!
Author
Hi,
After the release of the « Jack box »; you can start with that box, of course. To get the 3 boxes with the same artwork, buy that box then wait for the others in 2017. Thanks.
I have just purchased this game at my LBGS, the code on the back is 2015-2. Does it need the eratta?
thanks
Author
Hi,
No. Enjoy your game.
There was talk of having the expansions translated to English a year or so ago, are they still going to happen?
Author
Hi,
yes: 10 new cases to solve are going to be released in October. Then 10 others in 2017. Enjoy.
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204305/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-jack-ripper-w
Gabriel,
In the photos on the BBG page it shows a French language version of the box. Can you confirm if the English language version is being released in October?
Thanks,
Steve
Author
Hi,
The English version will be released in November! Thanks.
Gabriel: When is the re-release of the original game with the updated art expected to be released? Thanks!
Author
Hello,
the cases #1 to #10 will be released in EN at the beginning of 2017. Thanks.
Hello,
Will the English version of the Jack the Ripper expansion still be released this month in the UK?
Author
Hello,
yes indeed!
Hi, do you have an exact date and a website the expansions can be ordered off? I want to buy it as a Christmas gift and if its not going to be available then I need to think of something else ASAP!
Author
Hi,
I’m sorry but the game will not be available before 2017.
Hello! In several UK online stores I found only the 2013 version of this game in stock. Is it somehow worse than reprinted 2016-2?
What is the difference? Does the 2013 version have any mistakes in it?
Thank you!
Author
Hi, if you don’t have the 2016-2 version, please contact Asmodee US to get PDFs of cases #3 and #6. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you, I will contact them!
One more question – does the 2016-1 version have any differences from the 2013 version?
Author
Hi,
a few details only (typos …). Thanks.
Hi
Does the version 2016-1/SH01US need any errata or it is a corrected print?
Thanks
Author
Hello,
It needs it. Please contact Asmodee US to get PDFs of the 2 incorrect cases. Sorry for the issue.
Hello!
I am a little confused about the release of the english expansion’s release date. You have commented above that it will be released this november, however in a video interview from the Essen fair Cyril Demaegd from Space Cowboys said it will be released in Q1 2017. Which is correct?
Author
Hello,
Sorry, it will be available during the first quarter of 2017 (some delay in the production).
Just would like confirmation that I have this correct:
When is the English version of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (the one that Ystari released) scheduled for US release (I believe this is Box 1)? Q2 2017?
What about the release date for the West End/Jack the Ripper box set (I believe this is Box 3)? Q1 2017?
Thanks,
Author
Hi,
yes exactly. Thanks.
Where can I get the original game in the UK?
Author
Hi,
in February/March. Thanks.
where can I get this game in the UK.Everywhere I look is out of stock.
Thanks
Author
Hi,
in February/March. Thanks.
Hi,
If I understood the chat correctly there has been a reprint of the original game in 2013 and in 2016. Could you please provide me with the contact details of a German seller of the English version? Are you going to reprint the game in 2017 again? And are you planning to release a combi box set including the basic board game as well as the new West End/Jack the Ripper box set?
Thanks and best regards,
Philipp
Author
Hi Philipp,
Could you please provide me with the contact details of a German seller of the English version?
Sorry no because we don’t have any german version.
Are you going to reprint the game in 2017 again?
Yes, we don’t stop to print it as it is a great success.
And are you planning to release a combi box set including the basic board game as well as the new West End/Jack the Ripper box set?
No, there will be 3 different boxes: the red one (cases Jack & West end), the brown one (cases 1 to 10) and another one during 2017 (cases 11 to 20). Each box can be played independently.
Thank you.
Hi, I’m in the UK and looking for this game but it seems to be out of stock everywhere.do you know when stocks will be replenished?
Author
Hi,
in February or March. Thank you.
Bless you Gabriel for being so patient with 98 largely similar questions. I thought I had a handle on this but have only just discovered there’s actually 3 boxes…? So is this correct:
Original game – needs errata if it’s anything older than 2016-2. Forthcoming reprint with new artwork due Feb/Mar.
Original expansion – cases 11 – 20, forthcoming English release to match new artwork, due …?
Jack the Ripper and West End – 6 West End cases and one 4 case ‘campaign’ on Jack the Ripper. Forthcoming English release to match new artwork due Feb/Mar.
So mainly wondering when the 11-20 expansion is due, Feb/Mar as well?
Author
Hi,
that is right. The 11-20 expansion will be ready later this year (this summer?). The French version is not ready yet.
Trying so hard to find this game, unfortunately it’s going for $300 currently. Is there any chance there is going to be another EN re-print in 2017?
Author
Hi,
Yes it is coming back for February/March. Thanks.
Gabriel, people are saying the expansion is coming out in the US on 16 Feb. Is there a confirmed release date for the UK yet? Thanks, Steve
Author
Hi,
yes it is approximatively the same date because it is the same distributor. Thanks.
Gabriel,
I’ve preordered the expansion and it appears that it has a firm release of Feb 16 on Amazon, as mentioned in other comments. Do we have a firm date on the original game or is it still Ferbuary/March timeframe?
Author
Hi Larry,
yes: very soon for the red box, May for the brown box. Thanks.
More infos: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceCowboysUS
Just picked up a copy on the secondary market for a reasonable price after news of the reprint was posted.
I have heard loose talk of an expansion/ supplementary cases being published. Is there any truth to said remarks?
Author
Hi,
yes: the red box (cases 21-30) shall be available in 2 weeks, and the brown box (cases 1-10) in May. Thanks.
More infos: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceCowboysUS
Hi
Sorry to ask another question on availability….but I’m in the UK and cant find any details on where I would be able to buy/preorder this.
Any help would be great
Thanks
Author
Hi,
the red box (cases 21-30) shall be available in 2 weeks. Please contact your game store for any preorder/purchase. Thanks.
More infos: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceCowboysUS
Will the original game reprint be available through Amazon, on this website, or on a partner website ever? Or only through third party retail outlets? I’m in the U.S.
Thanks Gabriel
Author
Hello,
On Amazon yes and on online games stores in your country. Thanks.
More infos: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceCowboysUS
Hi Gabriel,
Sorry to ask the same question you’ve already answered many times , but I’ve now bought the Jack the Ripper/West End Adventures set – is there a firm date for the reprint of the original game being released in the UK? Also, what about the third box (adventures 11-20)?
Many thanks,
Michael
Author
Hi,
May for the brown box; later for the third box. Thanks.
Hi Gabriel,
Just wanted to follow up to see when the original Sherlock Holmes (Thames) reprint is being released on Amazon? It’s May now…and I think you had mentioned May before, right? Just trying to keep an eye on it!
Thanks!
Author
Hi,
the red box with cases 21-30 is available; the brown box (1-10) will be released within 2 weeks. Thanks.
where are cases 11-20?
Author
Hi,
they will be reprinted in a nice blue box. The English version will be released in 2018 (first quarter). Thanks.
Hi Gabriel,
Any plans to re-release Adventures by Gaslight at any time?
Thanks!
So, I hate to be a bastion of negativity, but you have been saying the newest, updated reprint of the original is coming out for MONTHS! Can you cut to the chase and be specific? In the last post you said it will be released in two weeks, and previously that it will be released in May, 2017…it is May 31st, 2017 and no sign of it! I am growing impatient and I think many loyal fans deserve some clarity. Do you agree? Thanks!
Trnkaole03
Author
Hi,
it is available: for example here http://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/231663
More info: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceCowboysUS
This link is for the Jack the Ripper cases, not the original reprinted. Is the brown box going to be available soon? I keep checking with my local store (Kansas City) and they do not have any updates.
Thanks.
Author
Hello,
Yes, the 6th of July.
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/SpaceCowboysUS