About the Sherlock Holmes recall game
Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes stories are in the public domain, so we're free to celebrate the great detective properly. Deerstalkers, magnifying glasses, dossiers and the fog of Victorian London await.
Did you know?
- Conan Doyle wrote 60 Holmes stories between 1887 and 1927.
- Holmes never actually says "Elementary, my dear Watson" in any of the original books.
- 221B Baker Street didn't exist when the stories were published — the Royal Mail later assigned the address.
- Holmes is officially the most-portrayed fictional human character in film and TV.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Sherlock Holmes recall game work?
All the sherlock holmes tiles are shown face up for a few seconds — memorise the layout. They then hide, and the game asks for each one in turn ("Where was the Magnifier?"). Click the right spot to reveal it; wrong clicks count as misses.
What are the difficulty levels?
Quick is 6 tiles with 6 seconds of study time, Standard is 9 tiles with 8 seconds, and Full Deck lays out all 12 tiles with 10 seconds. Your best first-try score is saved for each level.
Is it free?
Completely free, no signup, nothing to install. Progress is saved privately on your device.