Looking for a board game that combines mystery, teamwork, and loads of fun? Scotland Yard Junior is the perfect pick for your next family game night. Designed especially for younger players, this junior edition of the classic detective game brings all the thrill of catching a criminal — with rules simple enough for kids to grasp and exciting enough to keep everyone at the edge of their seat!
🕵️ What’s the Game All About?
In Scotland Yard Junior, one player takes on the role of the sneaky Mister X, while the others become a team of detectives working together to track him down across the streets of London. With clever thinking and a bit of teamwork, detectives must figure out where Mister X is headed before he slips away too many times!
📦 What’s Inside the Box?
Here’s what you get in the game:
- 1 Game Board (a simplified map of London)
- 4 Player Pawns (1 for Mister X and 3 for detectives)
- 16 Travel Tickets (taxi, bus, underground, boat)
- 12 Success Counters
- 2 Visors (to keep Mister X’s moves secret!)
- 2 Counter Boards
- Rulebook
🎯 Goal of the Game
- For Mister X: Escape without getting caught 9 times.
- For the Detectives: Catch Mister X 3 times before that happens!
🔍 How to Play
Step 1: Set It Up
- One player becomes Mister X and gets the visor to hide their moves.
- Other players act as detectives and play as a team.
- Everyone picks a starting point on the board and gets travel tickets.
Step 2: Make Your Move
- Mister X moves first, secretly choosing a transport route (taxi, bus, etc.).
- Detectives then take turns trying to guess where Mister X went — using strategy and clues from previous rounds.
- If a detective lands on the same spot as Mister X, boom! — he’s caught!
Step 3: Track Progress
Use success counters to keep track of wins:
- Mister X gets one for each escape.
- Detectives get one for every capture.
Step 4: Win the Game
- If Mister X escapes 9 times = Mister X wins.
- If detectives catch him 3 times = Detectives win.
💡 Why Kids (and Parents) Love It
- Easy to Learn: Designed for ages 6+, with simplified rules.
- Great for Group Play: Encourages teamwork and communication.
- Boosts Critical Thinking: Kids learn to strategize, guess, and deduce.
- Quick Playtime: Each game takes just 15–20 minutes.
📺 Bonus: Watch It in Action
Want a quick tutorial or to see how it plays out? Check out this YouTube walkthrough for a fun demo.
🛍️ Where to Buy
You can get Scotland Yard Junior directly from Funskool - Our website for ₹549.
Whether you're a young detective in the making or a parent looking for smart, screen-free fun, Scotland Yard Junior delivers suspense, laughter, and lots of “Aha!” moments. Get ready to chase Mister X across London — and let the sleuthing begin!
