In the 2016 edition Mrs. White was replaced by Dr. Orchid, a young biologist and adopted daughter of the victim, represented by a pink token. [19] Dr. Orchid was replaced by Chef White in the 2023 UK and North American editions. [16] [17] [18] Items that are not available in store will take 3-5 working days (excluding weekends and bank holidays) to be delivered to your nominated store.

LOCAL MULTIPLAYER - Play a game of CLUE with people from all over the world or create a private multiplayer game to play with your friends and family. Clue/Cluedo: The Classic Mystery Game is a casual puzzle challenge where you and other unique characters witness a brutal murder. One of these people is the culprit - only you can solve this terrifying secret! Explore the rooms of an impressive mansion, roll the dice, and ask highly uncomfortable questions. Known as Mr. Green in North America editions, initially a middle-aged businessman with possible criminal connections turned into a young and handsome playboy. Bruner, Raisa (11 July 2016). "Meet the New Character in the Classic Board Game Clue". Time. Time USA, LLC . Retrieved 8 July 2022. The board game spawned a franchise, which since 1985 has expanded to include a feature film, mini-series, a musical, numerous books and several video games.Games magazine included Clue in their Top 100 Games of 1980, praising it as "still the classic detective game", [35] Top 100 Games of 1981 ("[the] characters in this 32-year-old game have become household words"), [36] and Top 100 Games of 1982 ("Millions love this classic mystery game"). [37] See also [ edit ] Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame.

If you entered a room on this turn (or if you haven’t moved from the room you were moved to between turns), you can ask a question to eliminate cards from the possible murder solution. When asking a question, you must ask about one suspect, one weapon and the room your character is currently in. For example, “Was it Professor Plum with the Lead Pipe in the Bedroom?” The tokens representing the weapon and character you named - even if they are controlled by another player - move to your current room. Main article: List of Cluedo characters The figurines and traditional set of North American & UK suspect tokens. In some international versions of the game (mostly the Spanish-language ones), the colours of some pieces are different, so as to correspond with the changes to each suspect's unique foreign name variations. In some cases, rooms and weapons are changed in addition to other regional variances. [34] Deal all of the cards out to the players so everyone has the same number of cards. If this leaves you with a couple of leftover cards, put them to the side of the board faceup so everyone can see them. Players should keep their hand of cards hidden from their opponents. The solution to the murder is represented by the three clue cards placed in the yellow envelope during setup. By eliminating possible clues held in their own hand and the hands of their opponents by asking questions, players can eventually work out the correct solution.Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Cluedo The Times, 15 October 2009, by Damian Whitworth (retrieved 26 November 2009) CLUESHEET & HINT SYSTEM - Who committed murder?! Don’t risk letting the criminal escape! Use your virtual Cluesheet companion to make a note of the suspects, weapons and rooms you can eliminate. The ideal companion for every detective: Cluesheet helps you make your deductions, perfect your strategy and solve the mystery. They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays. Whether you’re preparing for a bit of festive fun over the holidays or just looking to break out a family favourite from the game cupboard on a rainy Sunday, read on to learn how to play Cluedo according to its classic rules.

With the launch of the US 1972 edition, a television commercial showed Holmes and Watson engaged in a particularly competitive game. Adjusting with the times, in 1979 US television commercials a detective, resembling a bumbling Inspector Clouseau from the popular Pink Panther film franchise, looks for clues. [13] In 1986, the marketing slogan added "Classic Detective Game" which persists through the last 2002/2003 edition. To make a guess at the solution, the player must move to the space in the middle of the board - typically represented by a cellar or stairs - and make their accusation out loud. Normally, something like: “I accuse [suspect] with the [weapon] in the [room]!”Up to six people can play Cluedo. The minimum number of players depends on the exact edition, with some copies supporting just two players and others requiring at least three. o Murder Express: Challenge your friends to solve a mystery based on a classic Agatha Christie novel! The board game has seen a number of revisions and spin-offs over the decade, and even a film adaptation starring Tim Curry, but Cluedo’s rules still remain largely untouched - meaning that learning how to play Cluedo is just as easy as it ever was. The weapon icons are typically made of unfinished pewter (except the rope, which may be plastic or string); special editions have included gold plated, brass finished and sterling silver versions. The early lead pipings (lead pipes) were made out of actual lead and therefore posed a risk of lead poisoning. [ citation needed] Players' tokens are typically plastic pawns or figurines; the standard edition of Cluedo has six of these suspects: