Original Board Game Review: Clue
This murder mystery game has seen lots of changes over the years.
The board game Clue (“Cluedo” in Europe) was first released in 1949, and is based on the classic murder mystery stories of the 1940s. Each player becomes a detective, using clues to find out who killed the hapless Mr. Boddy. The crime-solving game teaches logic using elimination and deductive reasoning, while keeping the murder aspect relatively non-graphic. Clue is made by Parker Brothers (now owned by Hasbro) and is considered a classic family game for 2–6 players, ages eight and older.
Objective
Be the first to correctly guess the murder victim, weapon, and location.
Board & Characters
The board illustrates a bird’s-eye view of eight rooms in a mansion, and allows a space in the center for the “Confidential” envelope that contains secret cards showing the murder victim, weapon, and location. A grid pattern represents the hallways between the rooms.
The game’s 20 illustrated cards are broken down into the following categories:
- 8 Rooms: Ballroom, Billiard Room, Conservatory, Dining Room, Kitchen, Library, Lounge, Study
- 6 Suspects: Col. Mustard, Mr. Green, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. Peacock…
