Detectives Vs Criminals: Sherlock Holmes – High Tension

Europe trembles. A wave of attacks threatens to drag the continent into war. Only one mind can stop the chaos but will it be enough to outsmart the mastermind behind it all?

Moriarty is back. His goal: ignite conflict by planting bombs across Europe and pushing nations into High Tension. Only Sherlock Holmes and his allies can stop him.

MORIARTY – MASTER OF CHAOS You play alone. But you’re always three steps ahead. Lay bombs in key cities, raise the Tension Level, and escape before they catch your scent. Each explosion pushes Europe closer to the brink.

HOLMES, WATSON & IRENE Team up with a friend. Split roles between Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson or Irene Adler. Investigate. Defuse. Predict Moriarty’s next move and… capture him before he plunges Europe into war.

EXPLOSIVE NEW RULES

 Unique bomb mechanics: Moriarty hides a trap, then sets off a chain reaction
 Tension areas: whole regions become unstable and block reinforcements
 Custom Event Cards, Special Actions, and the all-new High Tension Board

Moriarty wins if 5 Areas fall into High Tension. Detectives win if they manage to capture him.

FULLY COMPATIBLE Use the new characters also in the base game.

Will you light the fuse or stop the spark before it spreads?

—description from the designer