221B Baker Street

221B Baker Street adapts the board game of the same name into a mystery-solving adventure set in Victorian London. Up to four players choose from Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Irene Adler, or Inspector Lestrade before selecting one of thirty cases.

Players move around the London game board by rolling dice, visiting locations, and collecting clues. Fifteen locations—including a pub, park, and bank—feature voice synthesis, though not every clue is useful. Players must visit Scotland Yard to obtain a badge and can use badges to lock locations, potentially forcing opponents to detour to the locksmith.

After gathering evidence, a player returns to Baker Street and answers a quiz to solve the case. An incorrect answer allows the other players to continue investigating.

Game Details

• Developer: Sculptured Software
• Publisher: Datasoft
• Release date: December 31, 1986
• Genres: Adventure, Board Game, Puzzle, Strategy
• Platforms: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, MS-DOS