Sherlock Holmes Game

Are you the next great detective?

Co-authored by Caroline Heiderscheit

Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Fact Checked

“Elementary,” you once said of deduction, as nothing eluded your seemingly omniscient gaze. It appears that no mystery is too great for the curious inhabitants at 221B Baker Street. Yet on this foggy London morning, as you peruse the case files that have landed across your desk, you may have come upon a mystery as tricky as your mind is keen. Will you delve into the darkest corners of the city, interview witnesses, piece together fragmented evidence, and unmask the truth? Or will the shadows of deceit prove too much, even for the great Sherlock Holmes? The game is afoot!

What kind of mystery do you wish to solve today, Holmes? *

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Writing a Detective Story

Sherlock Holmes is the renowned fictional creation of British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who became one of the best-paid authors of his time for the publication of his detective stories.^{[1]
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Research source} Writing a mystery story is perhaps one of the trickiest and most rewarding kinds of creative undertaking, as it engages not just the author’s literary capacities but also their ability to craft a puzzle and practice critical thinking. If you are interested in writing your own detective fiction or crime novel, check out these articles on wikiHow to get you started:

Writing a mystery novel is not the only way to immerse yourself in a thrilling battle of wits. Our Sherlock Holmes Game takes you on an adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat!