Matthias Richter Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 this is totally off the sound-book but: I want to give a present to a UK family. My German family loves a game called „Scotland Yard“. Is this known amongst UK families or will it be (hopefully) a surprise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Immoral Mr Teas Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 ePli Totally new to me Matthais, though I am of the Rubics Gen for new games (... or Jet Set Willy anyone?) Looks pretty good and you could be on to a winner if it’s indeed an ‘England from Afar’ affair (like Harry Dickson..?) But hang around for a few more replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Yes played many an hour on this game with children, parents and Grand parents. Will go down well as its also not all that well known unlike smoother games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Richter Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 thanks! There is a new version available now. You can play it old school just like 40 years ago or the advanced version with an app on your phone. I think I‘ll give it a try. Cheers, Matthias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Immoral Mr Teas Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 I’m slightly upset if it is an English game translated into German - I was hoping it was a German game on an English theme! Oddly enough I have an English family who enjoy playing German games ... the German version might be a decent next Christmas present! Feel free to recommend any other German games Matthais ... Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Richter Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 It’s a very old German game. The company „Ravensburger“ is a traditional German games company with loads of classics. The British company Milton Bradley came out with a UK version some years later - did check it on Wikipedia 😉 You looking for family / kids game? Matthias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Immoral Mr Teas Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Well they’re all in their twenties now Matthais but that shouldn’t spoil the fun over Christmas! So something for 20-80+ ...? I think I’ll give Scotland Yard a go for them in the original German. Cheers, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Richter Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 the new version just adds the app. But you can also play without it. For the nostalgic touch there is also the 40years anniversary edition. Really old school 😉 If your family does speak a little German (or wants to learn) there is another favorite of my childhood (still available on A…) called „Hase und Igel“. It looks really cute but you can get clever and strategic if you must win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Steel Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 We still play our vintage USA version of Scotland Yard from about 40 years ago. The rules would need translated of course, but the game itself doesn't rely on language at all. It looks like the German version even keeps the British ticket type names so I expect the board is identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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