Letters from Whitechapel
Cover image for Letters from Whitechapel
Theme & Description:
One player secretly plots Jack the Ripper’s movements through Victorian London while the others cooperatively hunt him by moving detectives along the streets and trying to deduce his path. Every turn is a tense mix of hidden movement, deduction and limited information as the detectives interpret clues and block possible routes. Success hinges on clever guessing and anticipation, with Jack winning if he eludes capture after his killing spree.
Mechanics:
Hidden Movement, Asymmetric Powers
Complexity:
⭐️⭐⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Time to learn:
20mins
Players:
2-6
Age:
18+
Playtime:
90mins
BGG Link:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/59959/letters-from-whitechapel