Clue the Board Game – Review

Clue (also known as Cluedo) is a classic deduction-based board game where players work to solve a murder mystery. Designed for 2-6 players, it combines strategy and logical thinking with an engaging whodunit theme. Clue is one of our favorite board games to play. I’m writing this review because we like it so much.

Clue the Board Game - Review

Why Clue?

Clue is verry fun family game sure, murder isn’t but it’s not at all gore-ish so I think it’s great game for families to play.

Players take on the roles of suspects in a murder case, including iconic characters like Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, and Professor Plum. The objective is to deduce three key elements of the crime:

Who committed the murder?
What weapon was used?
Where the crime took place?

Using a combination of movement, questioning, and deductive reasoning, players gather clues by exploring the mansion and secretly marking findings on their detective sheets. The first player to correctly solve the mystery wins.

Clue is a great game and fun for the family. You take three cards a person, item and place and put them into a envelope then deal out the rest of the cards to everyone. The point of the game is to try and find out what’s in the envelope.

It’s up to 6 players, there is also a card game version but that’s only 4 players. I recommend getting this game for those who like family play.

Clue Escape Room Treachery at Tudor Mansion Board Game character cards

There are lots of different versions of the Classic Clue game, here is the top 10.

Of course, The original classic clue brings back memories. In the game there is the classic versions of Miss Scarlett, Mrs. Peacock, Con. Mustard, Prof Plum, Mr. Green and Mrs. White instead of Dr. Orchid.

For younger players there’s Clue Junior. Instead of murder there a broken toy or missing toys and things like that.

Then there’s Clue but with cards. In the Clue card game you only use cards, no boards or pieces.

Hasbro has also made Clue versions with iconic characters like Squishmallows, Scooby-Doo, The Golden Girls, The Grinch and much more.

Clue (Master Detective) adds more characters, rooms and weapons to make things harder.

Clue Escape Room Board Game (Treachery at Tudor Mansion) is a great co-op version of Clue. You all have to work together to solve a one-time solve mystery.

They also have Clue for the PC. It takes the classic clue game and adds animations and other helpful power-ups.

Games like Clue

Nancy Drew Mysteries Board Game is a lot like Clue but adds a little twist that makes it verry high competition for Clue. Learn more about the game by checking out my review here!

Mysterium, Kill Doctor Lucky,  Deception: Murder in Hong Kong and many others have things in common with Clue. David M has written a post all about some games that are like Clue, check out his post right here!

Pros

  • Engaging Theme: The murder mystery setting draws players into the story.
  • Replayability: With random setups, no two games are the same.
  • Encourages Logical Thinking: Players practice deduction and problem-solving skills.
  • Family-Friendly Fun: Easy to learn and enjoyable for all ages (8+).
Clue Escape Room Treachery at Tudor Mansion Board Game pieces

Cons

  • Luck Element: Dice rolls can slow progress or lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • Limited Player Interaction: Players may focus on their own notes, reducing direct engagement.
  • Not Ideal for Two Players: Works best with more participants for strategic depth.

Summary

Clue remains a timeless classic, perfect for families, casual gatherings, or fans of mysteries. While it’s light on strategy compared to modern games, its charm and accessibility ensure it’s a staple on game nights. If you love deduction and intrigue, Clue is always worth a revisit!

Clue the Board Game – Review brought to you by Gaming Chickadee

Chickadee loves to have family gaming days. She loves birds, unicorns, ponies She also likes the Nancy Drew Games. She loves to play as Princess Daisy in the Super Mario Games, Her favorite games change a lot but right they are: Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Pretty Princess Party.

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