Clue: Harry Potter Edition

Find out who attacked a Hogwarts student, with what spell, and where, in this Harry Potter take on Clue.

Designer: Rob Daviau
Published by: Epic Games
Editions by: Hasbro, Parker Brothers, The Op Games, Gameology (Gameology Romania), Parker Spiele, Winning Moves International Ltd, Winning Moves Australia Pty Ltd

You know the formula: somebody did it, and your job is to work out who, with what, and where. This 2008 Harry Potter edition of Clue swaps the mansion for Hogwarts. Dark magic has been performed, a fellow student has vanished, and you play Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Luna or Neville, wandering the school to make suggestions and cross things off your notes. Instead of weapons you track spells and items, and wheels on the board really turn to reveal secret passages, hidden staircases and even the Dark Mark. When you are sure, you go to Dumbledore's office and make your final accusation. Aimed at ages nine and up, with enough notepad deduction to keep an adult playing along interested.

Hogwarts board with moving wheelsSolve who, which spell or item, and whereFinal accusation in Dumbledore's office

Who it's for

You have a young Harry Potter fan at the table and an adult who does not mind a familiar roll-and-move deduction game.

Not for you if…

You want a fresh deduction puzzle. This follows the classic Clue pattern, and dice luck can keep you out of the room you need.

Vibe's take

Cosy detective work with a magical backdrop. Dice decide how far you roam, notes decide whether you win, and the turning wheels add a small dose of surprise.