Welcome to another exciting round of the popular board game, Clue! I’m sure many of you already have your favorite characters and strategies in mind, but for those new to the game, let me give you a quick rundown. Clue is a whodunit game where players take on the role of suspects in a murder mystery. The objective is to determine the murderer’s identity, the weapon used, and the location of the crime.
The Rooms
One of the most important aspects of Clue is the rooms. There are nine rooms in the original game: the Study, Hall, Lounge, Library, Billiard Room, Dining Room, Conservatory, Ballroom, and Kitchen. Each room has a unique layout and provides opportunities for the players to collect clues.
The Study is a small room with a desk and a bookshelf, while the Hall is a long corridor with entrances to several other rooms. The Lounge is a cozy room with a fireplace and a telephone, and the Library is filled with books and a secret passage. The Billiard Room is where players can find the pool table and a few potential murder weapons, while the Dining Room is where the suspects gather for meals. The Conservatory is filled with plants and a window that can be broken, and the Ballroom is where players can dance and look for more clues. Finally, the Kitchen is where the cook prepares meals and where players can find even more weapons.
The Suspects
Now that you’re familiar with the rooms, let’s talk about the suspects. There are six suspects in the original game:
- Colonel Mustard
- Miss Scarlet
- Professor Plum
- Mr. Green
- Mrs. White
- Mrs. Peacock
Each suspect has a unique personality and backstory, but more importantly, they each have specific starting locations on the board. Knowing where each suspect starts can help you eliminate potential weapons and rooms from your suspicions.
The Weapons
Speaking of weapons, there are six potential murder weapons in Clue:
- Rope
- Lead Pipe
- Knife
- Wrench
- Candlestick
- Revolver
Each weapon can be found in specific rooms or carried by certain suspects. It’s up to the players to collect clues and determine which weapon was used in the murder.
The Gameplay
So, how do you play Clue? The game starts with each player choosing a suspect and placing their pawn in that character’s starting location. The cards for the remaining suspects, weapons, and rooms are shuffled and three cards are randomly drawn and placed in the “envelope”. These three cards represent the murderer, weapon, and location of the crime.
During each turn, players can move their pawn to a different room, make a suggestion, or make an accusation. Making a suggestion involves stating the name of a suspect, a potential murder weapon, and a room they think the murder was committed in. The other players then show any cards they have that match the suggestion, but only the player to the left of the suggesting player can refute the suggestion with a showing card. Making an accurate suggestion can eliminate suspects, weapons, and rooms from the game.
Finally, making an accusation is the final step in the game. A player can accuse a specific suspect, weapon, and room, stating that they are the correct answers in the envelope. If the accusation is correct, the player wins the game. However, if the accusation is incorrect, the player is out of the game and cannot win.
In Conclusion
Clue is a classic game that has stood the test of time. With its unique blend of strategy and deduction, Clue is sure to provide hours of entertainment for players of all ages. So, roll the dice and see if you have what it takes to crack the case!
