Welcome to The Game's Afoot!, the definitive fansite for Disney's 26th underappreciated animated classic, The Great Mouse Detective (1986). Relive the exciting adventures of a clever mouse, Basil of Baker Street, and his arch-enemy, the notorious Professor Ratigan, in London 1897. This site contains the most comprehensive information and media on this underrated Disney gem. Be sure to sign Basil's Guestbook, feel free to contribute, and enjoy!
04-25-2025 | Happy Birthday, Ron Clements, one of the four directors to "Basil"! Hope he's having a great day so far. This week I updated the Professionals page with John Lhotka's brilliant art piece, "Basil Gave a Sketch of the Events." The concept of Basil and Dr. Dawson (with Olivia present) seated on a train is a homage to Sidney Paget's iconic illustration from the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson story, "The Adventures of Silver Blaze."
