An immersive game starting from 221B Baker Street
With Dr. Watson away and cases piling up, Sherlock is on the lookout for fresh talent to assist him in solving London’s most curious mysteries.
Your journey begins at the iconic 221B Baker Street, where Sherlock will guide you through a series of cryptic challenges designed to test your intellect, observation, and problem-solving skills. Each clue, sent directly to your phone, will lead you through hidden corners and historic landmarks, from Baker Street to the elegant streets of Mayfair.
As you progress, you’ll need to sharpen your mind, trust your instincts, and solve the puzzles that will earn you a place in Sherlock’s inner circle. The stakes are high, but so is the reward - prove yourself, and you could be Sherlock’s next trusted assistant.
Are you ready for the challenge? The game is afoot—start your adventure and see if you have what it takes to join the ranks of Sherlock’s finest.
Explore the iconic locations of Baker Street and Mayfair. Solve cryptic clues. Discover hidden secrets.
Sherlock Holmes: The New Recruit starts at the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221B Baker Street.
Each team can up to 5 phones connected. We encourage groups of 6+ people to split into multiple teams to have the best experience.
You can easily add more numbers to receive clues by replying 'Add +44XXXXXXXXXX'.
Clues and directions will be sent via WhatsApp. You will only receive the next clue once the correct answer has been sent.
No! Each hunt is designed to require no local knowledge and will be of the same difficulty regardless of prior knowledge.
You can reply 'STUCK' at anytime and a hint will be sent to you. If you are still stuck, you can send 'SKIP' to skip to the next clue. These will incur a time penalty!
You can text 'LOST' at anytime and the exact location of the answer will be sent to you.
Bring your phone with internet connection (for WhatsApp). A battery pack may be advisable if you are likely to run out of charge.
- Please be courteous to other members of the public.
- No conferring or sharing of answers with other teams.
- No deliberately obstructing other teams!
- Use of a map is allowed but is not required.
Don't worry if your phone runs out of battery! As long as another member of your team has been added to the hunt, you can keep playing.
Each hunt passes toilets en-route (toilets may charge a small fee) and features designated rest stops in pubs containing toilets.
We use WhatsApp to send you messages, therefore you will need an internet connection on your phone, which is often included in your mobile plan.
Yes! You can start as soon as the booking is made. You will receive your introductory messages immediately after booking.
No. Our hunts are fully flexible, so if your plans change or if you're running late, you can start at a different time. Just make sure you start before the last start time of the day, which can be found on our website or in your introductory messages.
Some of our hunts will take you through public parks which may close at dusk, therefore we recommend starting with plenty of time. Please see check the available start times on our website, or in your introductory messages to understand when you can start your hunt.
Whilst always best in good weather, our hunts can operate regardless of the weather conditions. We do advise exercising caution if it is slippery underfoot. You are welcome to start (or resume) a hunt at a later date if the weather conditions are poor.
Unfortunately we don't offer refunds due to adverse weather.
We recommend using a UK mobile number, however most international numbers should also be compatible. If you have any questions, please reach out to our team.
Due to the nature of our hunts, we unfortunately cannot guarantee the route will be accessible by wheelchair, as there may be steps and narrow pavements.
There is no time limit. You can race to make the leaderboards or simply relax and take the hunt at your own pace. If you need to return to finish the hunt at a later date, that's possible too!
