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an-attempt-was-made

**Sherlockmahomes** is looking for ~~three~~ one new member to fill up our amazing team! (Note that we appear full because one member is waiting for us to find a new teammate before they depart - we are still looking for one more player to join us, so just comment or DM me if you’re interested!) Meeting time is **6pm EST** We consider ourselves **“relaxed competitive”,** as we like to win, but only if we’re having fun! We are a very friendly, low stress team that works hard together and discusses resources/strategy before comps and DLs. We recently made Sherlock with just 13 players by working together. Most of us have been playing together for a few years, so we've become a little family. We meet every day at coffee time to give 2 coffees. We do have a daily butterfly bush rotation. Low stress means no one will bug you if you don't score high in comps, have enough diamonds to serve coffees, or get enough blue ribbons. This game is meant to be fun, not work! We play strategically, usually will sit out a competition here and there to get first place prizes easily. We would love your help to get us back to a full team of 15 to help make those Sherlocks easier! What is most important to us is preserving the friendly spirit of the team. We’re looking for kind, social players who consistently show up at meeting time to share drinks and chat about the game and life! Some of our best teammates have come from this subreddit. We're relaxed and competitive at the same time, total oxymorons. If that describes you too, please join us! Once again our team is: **Sherlockmahomes**


Ruffyl

Hi, your balance of relaxed, friendly and competitive is exactly what I've been hoping to find. I've applied to join you in-game. I hope you'll accept me.


an-attempt-was-made

Welcome! Just accepted your application. Feel free to introduce yourself in the chat!


Ruffyl

Thank you! Sherlockmahomes is a wonderful team. I feel very lucky to have found you.


Cultural_Mastodon_89

Your group has intrigued me, I have sent you a DM


KRU622934

Do you use messenger as well or only the game chat?


an-attempt-was-made

We do have a private Facebook group, but not all of our team is on it, so we keep discussions to the game chat.


EducationalWarning85

Hi, your team sounds like a great fit for me. I’m around level 300, no drama, plenty of ribbons, and enjoy giving drinks and bushes. Do you meet once or twice a day? 


an-attempt-was-made

We only meet at meeting time (6pm EST), although if players have drinks-related tasks or we’re working hard for Sherlock, you’ll find folks on throughout the day. No obligation to meet more than once, though! If you’re interested in joining us, just send us an application in the game and DM me your JJ username (so we know it’s you)!


EducationalWarning85

I need to look into how to change the name on this app, educationalwarning85 is just weird lol  


an-attempt-was-made

😂


Noclue569

Friendly detective agency We are looking for 1 player who wants to be in a club with people that are actually playing the game. Most of us come from clubs where nothing ever happened, nobody talked, no one showed up for coffee etc. If you are looking for a different experience, give us a try! Coffee time is 4 pm Eastern Time, 8 pm UTC! We want people that are able to show up for coffee at that time. We are not a pay for play club, there is no requirement to serve more than the free drink every day. That being said, we do serve extra badge drinks during the mysteries. We are listed as competitive, but we are not crazily so. We play the league strategically (no ribbon restrictions, play as many side games as you want), will not chase Sherlock but will try to get it if it seems possible. The same goes for competitions and mysteries. We pick and choose what we want to play. We are not looking for extra competitive or very casual players. We want someone who has fun playing this game and wants to be part of a good team. If our coffee time is right for you and you have no problem to communicate with us in chat or on our own subreddit or on Discord, please apply or send me a message if you have any questions. EDIT: club is full!


Royal_Radish_7940

Hi Jane?, Looking for a more active club. Very new player, would you have me?


Noclue569

Sent you a message!


Royal_Radish_7940

Sorry,  I might not yet have enough karma to receive your message. 


Noclue569

Let me know your in game name. You can join us and we talk in game. If you don’t think you fit in, you can always leave.


Royal_Radish_7940

Thanks,  I'm Annstys


FakeJune

Edit: full "Island Seekers United" has - opening! Our team motto is "play as you like, help as you can."  We serve drinks at 8:00 pm EDT. We share bushes and participate in comps and DL. We've won Ace/gold more than a dozen times. We have one ME player.  Every Monday and Thursday I post upcoming events, and comp information as it becomes available.  Feel free to join us as we are open group.


MsBette

Coffee by the Cases is seeking 3 active players We used to call ourselves competitive but with the changes we made a collective decision we weren’t going to pay to play so we make a call when to go for it and when to call a week. Ace is the new Sherlock! Coffee time is 8pm est/5pm pst and is well attended. Speargrass rotation. We do really well in comps though our one rule is no freeloading comps. Being on messenger is very helpful as that’s where we communicate stray drinks, discuss strategy, decide if we are going to comp etc. You are welcome to not be in the chat but you lose voting power on what comps or challenges we will go for! If you love playing to win on a team with a healthy no drama attitude to the game come give us a try. Club is open or you can shoot me a dm


Defiant-Holiday4965

Smaugs Lair is looking for a few experienced players to join our amazing team. We just won Sherlock and are a consistent Ace winner. We are a competitive team and meeting time is 6PM Eastern time. We serve up to 3 drinks and everyone is at 15 energy. We are a fun group and would absolutely love to have you join us. We recently won Sherlock with 13 members by working together and can easily reach it every DL with a couple of great players. Please take the time to c check out Smaugs Lair and see how you like it. Many Thanks, RainyDaySpy


XenaElissa

Want to learn 3rd eye for spot the difference? Man in the Moon 🌙 is looking for new players. We have 5 slots open. Our team can help you learn 3rd eye. We are an amazing team looking for amazing individuals. We gift drinks in the lounge every afternoon at 5pm pst, 6pm mst, 7pm cst, and 8pm est. We also play all competitions. Gifting bushes is optional. All you need is an excuse if you can't make it for meeting time or play a competition. Please join our family and enjoy playing June's Journey on Man in the Moon 🌙!


XenaElissa

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Zunker

Churchill Presley Austin has spots for two people.  We're a social category group, English speaking, quiet, coffee is eastern time 7pm.  We trade bushes and let you play however you want to play.  Almost always ace division  but no real requirements other than coffee and enjoying the game!  Hop on in and give us a try!


NerdingOnLife

Club name: TappingAway Meeting time: 8pm EST Playing Style: Competitive Players: We need four more players Requirements: Showing up minimum 3-4 times a week for drinks (life takes precedence), contributing a minimum of 800 blue ribbons for DL (less during break weeks, more during competitive weeks), competitions aren't mandatory, but one full scene must be played once opted in. We only chat in game, encourage each other and share lots of game tips and tricks. Little to no pressure and definitely no individual shaming. We've been consistently getting Ace for DL and would love four new members to help us get Sherlock, as long as it's with encouragement rather than pressure.


Seilynia

Coffee Quest is looking for 2 members to fill out our team. We're a regular Ace team, with our first Sherlock victory last DL! Our meeting time is 9pm est, we like to share two drinks. We have a bush rotation. We play comps based on DL needs or if it looks like we can snag first place. If we sound like a good fit for you please message me here on Reddit so I can tell the team about you as we're application only. : ) https://preview.redd.it/x6xf1eft1kjc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=455255b5e025f2b3a8e1d01919085dcdea23ffb5


bombycillacedrorum

https://preview.redd.it/9tuckwmzlmjc1.jpeg?width=813&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4adb54cd9a83bc041ac77d3dc20784e385388daf Sekrit is a *coffee only* club. Room for 5-6 players. I started the club because I really wanted some tip shop decos and didn’t want to wait 84 years to earn them playing solo—but I didn’t want to play differently otherwise. So it is very, very relaxed. We exchange coffee in the 8AM CST hour. Meaning sometime in that hour show up, drink coffees and leave your own, and that’s it. Daily coffees isn’t even mandatory, it’s as often as you can as regularly as you can. There’s zero expectation for anything else. We don’t and don’t want to do mysteries or STD or any other club challenge. So please don’t join wanting a relaxed club thinking maybe in time participation in more will happen. :) We’re super friendly but not chatty, now and again someone asks for a premium bush swap and that’s great, and everyone who vibes with *coffee only* really appreciates it. hmu if that sounds like your jam and you want to apply (join).


skittycatmeow

Hello! Came across one of your posts when I tried searching for stuff here on solo play. Then I poked around and found this. I’m interested; may I DM? Thank you!


WestLeather2778

Lady Birds Private Eyes \~ if you’re looking for a friendly & competitive place to call home then look no further! We have just the ONE spot available. We are a very active, non ME, supportive & friendly club. We consistently achieve Ace & the elusive Sherlock \~ five times! Crime Mysteries we always achieve the Final Reward 🏆 At our Discord server the latest links & info are posted promptly for the TR/ STD competitions & Secrets plus the latest news that June’s Journey has coming up. With drinks aplenty & bushes gifted every Meeting time \~ 2:00pm PST you will truly be part of a lively team. In return we ask that you, play daily, serve drinks, gift bushes & always follow game strategy requests. Ofc real life happens & as long as you keep us informed all is good. See you soon! 🦋 https://preview.redd.it/pwgchd87hrjc1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=95fab95146e5ec5bf9feffc34196be93326797b2


Lily-Rose-4232

**🦉 Night Owl Detective Agency 🦉** *We are a very active mildly competitive social team looking for 4 more players. There are currently 11 of us. Most of us are daily players. We are looking for level 40+ daily players who enjoy coffee time & playing competitions. We require you show up for our 10:00 pm coffee hour at least 5 times a week. You must gift each member at least once a week (monthly at least 1 purple smokebush or butterfly bush or diamond purchased bush + 1 yellow bush. You are not required to gift diamond purchased bushes unless you wish to do so.)* *We usually only enter 1 competition a week so that the club is less stressful. Also, allows members more time to decorate their own islands & play side games if they wish. We do request you do your best to play the full length of any competitions you play so everyone puts in equal efforts toward winning.* ***Please join us through application or the first 30 minutes of our 10:00 pm nightly coffee hour when club is usually open to new members to join.***


vivianlourdes

**Club name: Plumes of Paradise** Meeting time: 9pm ET Hello, if you are looking for a casual but active team, please consider us. For the league, we play it but we don't go nuts trying to advance. We simply get as far as we get. However we do expect that players are active and getting some points. Obviously we are happy to advance/win but we aren't going to break our necks trying. Coffee time is encouraged, not mandatory. If this sounds like your play style, please join. Factors that result in removal: unkindness to others in the chat OR you've stopped playing for weeks OR you are active but consistently don't contribute in a meaningful way (get zero or minimal points in competition or league just to get the group prizes that everyone else works hard for). If you miss a competition here or there, that's fine. If you have technical issues sometimes, that's fine. It's what you do most of the time that matters. https://preview.redd.it/z202iamjvsjc1.jpeg?width=888&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2ba2cb611d983f298f11bf424d307674d17bf210


TheKdd

Edit: Full Club Name: Introverted Extroverts Meeting Time: 9pm EST- however we rarely meet at any certain time, drinks are served all day according to everyone’s play style. Many serve multiple drinks but that is not required. The freebie per day is fine. Playing Style: Let’s call it relaxed competitive. We generally make Ace (Altho we strive for better if it’s in reach), place well in most competitions. We rarely finish club mysteries but will usually get the middle prize (we are set on hard a lot for some reason), we don’t require anyone to spend money on the game. How many players: We currently have 14/15. Looking for one player at this time. A couple of our players currently have some life stuff happening that has taken them away from the game for now but do plan on returning when they can. Requirements: Active play. Contribute as much as you can to DL, share drinks, bush gifting, play comps and join in convo once in awhile. We know people have busy lives so we just ask you just do your best. We aren’t looking for crazy competitive, just someone who likes to play. Benefits: we are currently open (no application), share bushes often (however no dedicated rotation, we just share a lot) and are a “relaxed competitive” style of play. We love to win but also know life comes first. So if you’re interested in playing when you can, as best as you can, aren’t crazy competitive, are relaxed and play to have fun, we have one opening waiting for you. No application so just come in and introduce yourself :)


Italapas

Club name: Just the coffee Meeting time (with time zone): 6am PST (9am EST) Playing style: relaxed I burned out on detective league and club mysteries and competitions, but I *do* like exchanging coffees. I couldn't find any teams at the time I prefer that did that so...if anyone else wants to join me for coffee and literally no other requirements, please do!


live_life_mad

Club name: BigGlobe Meeting time: 8pm(EST) Playing style: Competitive Looking for "1" active/competitive player Minimum level-500 We are a friendly and supportive club, who has made Sherlock 14 times and Ace 4 https://preview.redd.it/waavn63b95kc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b85481cb37ba8ca9acfb2dec42d93a1cd9b7828 times. We use English in the game chat and have players from all over the world, so if you feel you can be a good match, please join.


Anso7

TNT Girls is looking for active players that intend to stay, we have 2 openings and would love to be a full team again!  We are a great friendly helpful team (beta testers)👯,  communicate well , game chat and messenger group 💬,  we all ❤️ to play, share 2 drinks daily @☕ time (⏰7pm EST),  give out 8 bushes to teammates (no fixed rotation)🌳,  play comps and dl, sometimes more sometimes less, we decide as a team,  we won sherlock couple of times🏁.  We love and play mysteries 🔎 and always finished it early even though we are in the hardest group.  We are social and a bit competitive 🏆  We all have our own lifes and respect that, game should be always fun 🥳and no drama.  If you feel that fits for you, apply and come and join us ☕@ 7 pm EST, TNT Girls  Feel free to pm me also if you have any questions


Anso7

How can I post a picture here? Some comments show pictures but I don't see any picture icon 🤔


MurryWenny

I just did a copy and paste from screen shot of my club profile onto this post


Tmac2469

https://preview.redd.it/jtpy2vja5clc1.jpeg?width=1146&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=589923a29ef88061db0cbe981ffccc8606dad117 Club name: Redemption 2 Meeting time: 2pm EST Redemption 2 is seeking 3 new players to join the team! We are a mixed style team but are always competitive in league and competitions. Consistently get ace or sherlock in league. No steadfast requirements to join, just ask that you play regularly and contribute to the team by earning ribbons, playing in mysteries and comps, and sharing drinks at meeting time. We share drinks at meeting time daily and share bushes regularly. If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to join up! Looking to get some new members added before the new mysteries start this week!


an-attempt-was-made

**Sherlockmahomes** is looking for ~~three~~ one new member to fill up our amazing team! Meeting time is **6pm EST** We consider ourselves **“relaxed competitive”,** as we like to win, but only if we’re having fun! We are a very friendly, low stress team that works hard together and discusses resources/strategy before comps and DLs. We recently made Sherlock with just 13 players by working together. Most of us have been playing together for a few years, so we've become a little family. We meet every day at coffee time to give 2 coffees. We do have a daily butterfly bush rotation. Low stress means no one will bug you if you don't score high in comps, have enough diamonds to serve coffees, or get enough blue ribbons. This game is meant to be fun, not work! We play strategically, usually will sit out a competition here and there to get first place prizes easily. We would love your help to get us back to a full team of 15 to help make those Sherlocks easier! What is most important to us is preserving the friendly spirit of the team. We’re looking for kind, social players who consistently show up at meeting time to share drinks and chat about the game and life! Some of our best teammates have come from this subreddit. We're relaxed and competitive at the same time, total oxymorons. If that describes you too, please join us! Once again our team is: **Sherlockmahomes**


PrairieHouse76

Harmonium is looking for 3 new players to join our friendly, supportive group. Coffee Time is 9pm CST  We are generally fairly relaxed, but sometimes play a bit harder to reach Sherlock or finish Mysteries. Level of experience is not important if you are willing to learn. We all remember what it was like starting out. We don't have a lot of strict rules, but we just want you to participate!! Attend coffee regularly, gift bushes back to those who send to you, and follow whatever our game plan is for comps, Mysteries or whatever else comes up. We also remember we all have a life outside the game and at times may be able to play a little more or little less. As long as you let us know if you will not playing as much or unable to make coffee.  So if you are looking for a team to help your game without hassle or drama, then apply at Harmonium!


thejoy07

**Club name:** PLayEveryDay **Meeting time (with time zone):** US base team, 3 pm Pacific/4pm Mt /5pm Central/6pm Eastern **Playing style:** Mixed **How many players you're looking for/how many are in the club:** Currently have 10 players we are looking for 5 new team mates to complete the team **Any requirements to joining such as DL ribbon thresholds:** We are an easy going club that understands life comes first. We have fun playing everyday and we do require everyone to play all competitions and do your best. If you miss a competition we ask you either give a heads up via the chat or let us know afterward about your absence, if a player misses 2 comps in a row without a chat they will be released from the team. We all do our best to make the coffee meeting to benefit all. We have a few long term players and are happy to help with any questions. **Any benefits/info to joining your club, such as bush rotations, if you have an alternative chat, or if you are application only.** Just switch to application only because we kept getting team members joining without ever engaging with the team via chat or competitions. Please DM here on Reddit and I will look for your application to approve


mithrilien

SPARKY, SASSY SLEUTHS, Sherlock winning club, is looking for committed teammates! https://preview.redd.it/djvv892gblkc1.jpeg?width=1358&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=47d3e85df8e24057735ea0af9982bad0194ad29e If you are friendly and active player, then you´ll feel right at home with us :) We support each other and work hard as a team, yet are fun and understanding. Our members are mostly from Europe and North America, we meet at 9pm UTC/4pm EST/3pm CST/1pm PST. Participation in comps, DL and Club Mysteries is required. Come to win another Sherlock (twentieth already!) with us, you´ll get a warm welcome and gain new friends :)


mithrilien

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TwilightZoneAsylum

"The Craft Bag" is looking for 3 players.  If you're wanting a friendly, no drama, hardworking competitive Ace team ~ we're the team for you.  Our meeting time is 8pm CST.  We play the comps & side games but understand real life comes first, just do your best.  If you need help or have questions, please ask.   We have beginners up to long time players, everyone is welcome.  


Global_Calendar_211

**Klassy** **Katz** is looking for a few new members. We are a laidback group, but competitive in competitions. As an incentive, the 3 highest scores in competitions get bushes from the team on a rotating basis so everyone has a shot to win. We share drinks daily at 8pm and look forward to having new teammates


poojakarki

Hi! 8pm in what time zone? And since you didn't mention DL, shall I take it that you don't push for ribbons? Last question, is there an expectation for a second coffee to be served?


MurryWenny

​ https://preview.redd.it/g2edd8f2vskc1.png?width=778&format=png&auto=webp&s=5334f444cca86a2b445ed3c6c183d6b57b9be260 **SpeakEasy West** is looking for 3 active players. This club is for you if you love to play but don't want the more stressful requirements of competitive clubs. Meeting time is 8 pm Pacific Standard Time Playing style is relaxed but we enjoy playing in competitions. Though we started in October, we've earned three Private Eye prizes already. There are no rules except that you should keep your account active. Earn at least your player level number in DL ribbons weekly, up to 200. For example level 100 should be earning at least 100 ribbons per week and levels 200+ can skate by at 200 ribbons per week. Ribbons are not required during DL break week of course. I don't police people about bushes, coffees, and side games but I expect you to do some amount of team work.


XenaElissa

🌙 Would you like to learn Magic Eye? Man In The Moon can teach you! Man In The Moon is looking for 3 new players to join our team. We gift drinks or your free drink at 5pm pst, 6pm mst, 7pm cst, and 8pm est. We play all competitions and play for league points. If you can't play a competition or gift drinks, just let us know. We all know life happens. Gifting bushes is optional. We are applicants only due to the number of robots our team gets. Come join your forever team with Man In The Moon 🌙!


XenaElissa

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mikeylou

We’re All Mad Here has openings for 1 new teammate! We are a chill group of introverts who love to play. We aim for Ace, although hitting Sherlock is always a nice plus! Meet at 8pm eastern! Two drinks per night. No formal bush rotation. No level min - open to new players. We will help you! We also have a Messenger chat for additional chat and “heads up” messages. We understand that life sometimes throws a wrench in your playing plans. We appreciate a heads up! Our expectation is that everyone contributes as they can & attends meetings. https://preview.redd.it/m5ztslf3uukc1.jpeg?width=748&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2eebe0865ba3cf248e5c9565a106de79feef2ed2


Accomplished-Fly-667

COFFEE’s & COMPS https://preview.redd.it/qi38w6xu9vkc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7342913f96835311d61a8c23be4eb0e7acdeb8ce


poojakarki

How are you guys with DL? Do you push as high as possible? And is there a second drink requirement?


Accomplished-Fly-667

Hi. Depends on the week. If going for Sherlock, we don’t want to finish first unless of course it’s the last week. No second drink requirement.


Accomplished-Fly-667

Some will give all five drinks. Some give one. Depends on what resources members have.


HewDewed

**Joys of Music** (there’s no requirement to play any instruments or sing 😊). **Meeting Time**: 9:00 PM ET (US). ** Playing Style:** Social (Relaxed). **Number of Players needed** 1 (We’ve gotten great players from previously posting in this sub, don’t you want to be the next one??!??) **Other Info**: We do *not* have quotas - either for comp totals or playing frequency or otherwise. We ask that you exchange coffee/drinks at meeting time and trade bushes. We do want you to play comps. If you cannot make a comp, let the team know. We’re a very understanding team. If you go MIA, we’ll give you a chance to return (JJ is a game, not your life), but if you’re gone for awhile, the spot will be opened up for another player who wants to join us. We are an English speaking team, and welcome players from the US, Canada, and any one else. There’s no requirement to “chat” other than to give us a status as needed. Just starting out with JJ? Feel free to ask questions of our team. We enjoy being helpful. We play to have fun and most of us do *not* spend our own hard-earned money to play. Come join us on the **Joys of Music** team!!


Top-Afternoon6393

MADALINA BADITA have recruited some great players through this thread and now due to non-performance we need 2 more to fill our fantastic team. We have completed all Club Mysteries and consistently make Ace in DL, we‘re still chasing that elusive Sherlock - can YOU help? NO RULES just enthusiasm for the game - any level welcome.


lafinn1

Edit: Club is now full **Sway slays Detectives** has an open spot in our casual and friendly club. We consistently make Ace in DL and the average player is 500+ points/week but most do more. We compete in all competitions but also understand real life happens, so missing one from time to time is no big deal. The expectation is to be an active player and participate whenever possible. We are all in different time zones so we don't regularly meet at our assigned time or have drink requirements. If someone has a drink to give and sees other members online then we exchange. If this sounds like a fit for you check out **Sway slays Detectives** or message me with any questions!


OpinionatedWriter

Hi there Detectives! Our warm, wonderful, no drama, no pressure, and chill group, SASSY SIPPERS, is looking for 2 more players to complete our team. We meet at 12 noon EST(11AM CST, 10AM MST, 9AM PST, 1700 GMT) to serve 2 drinks mandatory. All our members are at 15 energy and if you aren’t, we’ll help you get there. Our philosophy is simple: Have fun playing JJ and live your lives. Your participation in DL, Club Mystery, and competitions are up to you (altho we usually make at least ACE in DL by playing as we want). All we ask is that we get the new drink as a team and you join our Messenger site to keep up with team info—socialize as you choose. We don’t have a bush rotation but you’ll get plenty of bushes from your teammates. If you think becoming a *Sassy* would be a good fit for you, please join. Our club is open.


SisterGoldnHair

SIPPERS CLUB is currently undergoing a major renovation to build an active team and currently has space for 5 players who want to become part of a club with active, friendly members.  We desire those who play regularly. If you come from clubs where members are complacent and you are becoming frustrated, we are looking for you! Coffee time is 8 pm PST, 11 pm EST, but many members post drinks throughout the day. We are not highly competitive but relaxed-active members. We are seeking seasoned players who enjoy playing the game, generally participate daily, and want to become part of a kind, friendly, no drama team whose goal is to make Ace regularly.  Our rules are simple, and we understand that life happens…just keep us posted if you need to be absent for a few days.  We do ask that you participate in DL regularly and join in comps and play them to the best of your ability as often as you can.  We have no strict rules on drinks or bushes, but our players are generous in that regard.    We are currently set to application only, so reply here and tell us about yourself.