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The Wonder Room · Published by The Wonder Room · Official site ↗
Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% positive (513 reviews) · 13 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and interrogate your neighbours in this cosy adventure.
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Adventure, Indie · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a charming mystery-solving journey as Sherlock Holmes sets up a picnic for Watson. Navigate quirky locales, gather clues, and question neighbors in this delightful indie adventure from The Wonder Room.
About this game
It is the 1920s, and in a sleepy Sussex village, beekeeper and former world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes is trying to arrange a pleasant clifftop picnic for his lifelong companion Dr Watson. The only problem is that a series of mysteries keep getting in the way!
Explore a seaside town It’s the day of the village fete, a suspicious new neighbour has taken a lease on a long-abandoned cottage and something strange is happening down on the beach…
Interrogate and befriend a fully professionally voice-acted cast of eccentric characters including a clown with a tragic past, a budding young naturalist, a wannabe showman and a prickly police officer.
Make deductions and decisions. Puzzles have multiple solutions, some of which may please your neighbours more than others. What path will you choose? Who will you enlist to help you?
Phone for help of you get stuck! Your older brother Mycroft is always ready to act as your consultant, just give him a call at his club if you need a hint.
A relaxing bespoke soundtrack
3-5 hours of gameplay
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows ME or higher
- Processor: Pentium or higher
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX compatible graphics card
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: Dual core Intel or AMD CPU
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX compatible graphics card
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Version 11
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Come see us at the Sherlock Showcase!
On Sat 23 May, the Sherlock Holmes Society of London is taking over Hammersmith Studios in London for a ⭐Sherlock Showcase⭐There is a ticketed programme of events including watching Jeremy Brett's The Naval Treaty on the big screen, see cast and crew reunite live on stage for special Q&As, and a live musical performance. There's also autograph and photo studio sessions and a free vendors market (that's where you'll find us!)Confirmed special guests:SIR CHRISTOPHER FRAYLING (Broadcaster and writer) BONNIE MAC BIRD (Author of the hugely successful Harper Collins Sherlock Holmes Range) GUS and LUKE HOLWERDA (The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast) GRANADA TV's The Naval Treaty Sherlock Holmes cast and production staff. AGATHA PARKIN (Violinist - who will performing a specially composed piece of music Scarlet Airs - a celebration of the life and work of Holmes and Watson on SHSL's 75th anniversary. ANDY LANE (Author of Young Sherlock and inspiration for Young Sherlock on Amazon Prime) NICHOLAS ROWE - Spielberg's Young Sherlock from the 1985 Movie SIMON KELTON - Executive Producer of Amazon Prime's Young Sherlock (2026)The Beekeeper's Picnic will be there with some merch, and giving out free NEWT FACT STICKERS! We're looking forwards to seeing you!Read full article on Community Announcements (Jabbage)AnnouncementsOfficial
135th Anniversary Sale
"On the afternoon of the 4th we set off together, with the intention of crossing the hills and spending the night at the hamlet of Rosenlaui. We had strict injunctions, however, on no account to pass the falls of Reichenbach, which are about half-way up the hill, without making a small détour to see them."It's May 4th! The most important day in the fandom calendar... because it's exactly 135 years since Sherlock Holmes threw a mathematics professor from a high place! In celebration you can get The Beekeeper's Picnic and soundtrack at 50% off.In other news, we're developing a new game, The Museum of Everything, which you can wishlist now!Read full article on Community Announcements (Jabbage)AnnouncementsOfficial
Gayming Awards Nomination
The Beekeeper's Picnic has been nominated for Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game at the Gayming awards, and Tobias Weatherburn (aka Toby III 🐶) has been nominated for LGBTQ+ Voice Actor of the Year!The nominations are the result of submissions by the public, so I know that this was definitely because of you chaps writing what I assume must have been really lovely recommendations. This means I owe you a great big thank you!It means so much to me that a game exploring asexuality and relationships that are difficult to label and fit into boxes has a place at the Gayming Awards. If you'd like to watch the awards ceremony, will take place on June 8, 2026, streaming exclusively on WOW Presents Plus.Read full article on Community Announcements (Jabbage)Patch NotesOfficial
1.13.5 Patch - Audio Improvements!
Hi Peculiars! This update has improved the audio levelling to make the dialogue in the game slightly louder, all the better for hearing the wonderful voice acting! The volume can still be decreased in the settings menu.Read full article on Community Announcements (Jabbage)AnnouncementsOfficial
Come and play at the sea-side!
If you'd like to come and play some games by the sea-side this Summer, then good news! The Beekeeper's Picnic has been selected as part of 50 games being showcased at Brilliant Indie Treasures in Brighton!If you're in the area and really fancy a Beekeeper's Picnic themed day, you could also hop 40 minutes up the coat to East Dean, one of the inspirations for Fulworth!Where: Paganini Ballroom, Old Ship Hotel, 32-38 Kings Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1NRWhen: 9th July 2025, 4pm–8pmGet tickets here!Read full article on Community Announcements (Jabbage)
