We've been wanting to branch out into different board games. Chutes and Ladders can only be played so often. I was a bit skeptical about this game and I wasn't that sure how it was played, but it really is a lot of fun.There's a felt-type play mat, a stack of cards with three images on each card, a sandglass (small) , 60 detective rings and 4 sets of place markers (4 different colours, 3 in each set).The instruction sheet wasn't that clear but as we played, the rules became easier to understand.See full review