Nancy Drew Mysteries Board Game – Review

We love the Nancy Drew books, games and classic movies. A recent Nancy Drew board called “Nancy Drew Mysteries Board Game” has made a way to our games shelf. It’s a lot of fun and a little bit like Clue, here is my review about the game.

Why Nancy Drew Mysteries Board Game?

Nancy Drew Mysteries Board Game is a charming board game that aims to bring the excitement of solving mysteries to life. Perfect for fans of the iconic sleuth and Clue, it offers a mix of deduction and lighthearted fun. The artworks based off the books and turned into pop art are both funny and nostalgic. (Read our review of the Clue game here.)

First you all pick what color you want to start on, then take turns rolling the dice and taking a color card or cards. For example, if you land on Purple and then if someone else is on the same square you take all their purple cards or if no one is there you can take from whoever you want.

Technically, this isn’t officially called “Nancy Drew Clue” it does have some similarities to the classic Clue game like trying to figure out “who done’it”. But unlike in Clue, you can only make a guess once. In Clue that’s what you do every turn so this game adds some twist to the classic Clue game.

The idea of the game is to have all of the colors at some point in the game. That way you’ll know who “did it”. A good strategy might be to let others gather a color then take it from them. I know that doesn’t sound very nice, but it doesn’t do any harm to them because they’ll still know what the cards were.

This game is also by Outset, the same people who made the “Nancy Drew Card Collector game” which is also lots of fun for both fans of Nancy Drew and people who like card games.

(You can read our review of the Nancy Drew Card Collector game here.)

I think that This game is lots of fun. Here’s some pros and cons of the game:

Pros:

• Immersive Theme: Captures the spirit of the Nancy Drew books with engaging mysteries to solve, drawing players into the detective world.
• Accessible Gameplay: Easy-to-learn mechanics make it suitable for players of all ages, including families and casual gamers.
• Replayability: Multiple mysteries and random elements ensure that each game feels unique and fresh.
• Teamwork and Strategy: Encourages cooperation and critical thinking as players work together to gather clues and solve cases.
• Nostalgic Appeal: Fans of the Nancy Drew series will appreciate the references to characters, locations, and themes from the books.

Cons:

• Slow Pace: The game can occasionally feel slow.
• Different Symbols making it confusing: On the “Clue Sheet” it doesn’t show the colors of each categories. On the board they show icon, on the cards they have colors and on the sheets they have words.

Summary

Overall, The Nancy Drew Mysteries Board Game is a delightful addition to any mystery fan’s collection, especially for those who grew up reading the books. Its engaging theme makes it a great choice for family game nights or casual gatherings. Fans of detective stories, families with younger players, or casual board game enthusiasts looking for a light mystery-solving experience will enjoy this game.

Check out the other mystery games we enjoy: 7 Mystery Games Like Clue