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Traditional Clue/Cluedo: Only One Core Game

There is only one traditional Clue (US) / Cluedo (UK) board game. All versions share:

  • Same 6 Suspects: Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum.
  • Same 6 Weapons: Candlestick, Dagger, Lead Pipe, Revolver, Rope, Wrench.
  • Same 9 Rooms: Kitchen, Ballroom, Conservatory, Dining Room, Billiard Room, Library, Lounge, Hall, Study.
  • Same Core Mechanic: Deduction — move, suggest, disprove, accuse.

What Varies Across Editions

  • Art Style / Miniatures / Component Quality.
  • Board Layout: Minor room connection tweaks (secret passages).
  • Character Backstories / Names: Mrs. White → Dr. Orchid (2016+).
  • Licensed Themes: Simpsons, Harry Potter, Rick and Morty, Downton Abbey, Ghostbusters — reskins, same rules.
  • Spin-offs (Different Games): Clue Master Detective (more suspects/rooms/weapons), Clue: The Great Museum Caper (electronic), Clue Jr. (kids), Clue Card Game, Clue DVD Game.

Bottom Line: One traditional game. Dozens of reskins. A few distinct spin-offs.


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