Clue

A mansion, a murder, and a deck of clues only careful deduction can solve.

πŸ‘₯ 2–6 players⏱ approx. 45 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
β˜… 5.6 Β· BGG #11,157

Who it's for

Fans of logic puzzles and whodunits who enjoy piecing together evidence at their own pace. Works well with mixed-age groups since the deduction is approachable but genuinely rewarding.

Not for you if…

If you find slow, methodical games tedious or dislike being locked out after a wrong guess, this one can feel punishing – an early bad accusation leaves you watching everyone else finish the mystery.

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Vibe's take

Quiet and methodical with bursts of tension – most of the game is patient note-taking and probing questions, punctuated by the nervous thrill of deciding whether you actually know enough to accuse.

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About this game

Clue turns you into a detective piecing together a murder mystery in a sprawling mansion – who did it, with which weapon, and in what room. You move between rooms, question other suspects with pointed suggestions, and narrow down the truth by watching what cards your opponents can and cannot disprove. Guess wrong and you are out of the running for good.

Classic murder-mystery deductionCard-based process of eliminationOne shot at the final accusation

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Players

Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 3–6

Duration

45 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.6 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.6/10

Rank #11,157

23k ratings

Published

1949

Language

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