Clue Classic Edition, Murder Mystery Game, by Winning Moves Games USA

Clue is one of those transcendent games that's maintained it's viability for over 50 years. Why? It still feels fresh and is flat-out fun to play. Here's a quick synopsis for the unfamiliar: There's been a murder at the mansion and you're a character in a race to figure out who did it, what weapon they used, and which room the murder occurred in. Be the first to get your accusation right and you win the game. The suspect, weapon, and room combo changes every game through a brilliantly simple process involving cards and a CONFIDENTIAL case file envelope. It takes about 5 minutes to set up and usually between 20 - 40 minutes to play. Clue can be played with as few as 2 people, but 3 - 6 is ideal as it adds layers to uncovering clues (without increasing the complexity). The game states it's appropriate for ages 8 and up, and my 8-year-old understands the concepts well enough to have lots of fun and often be competitive (if I leave my cut-throat self at the door). The learning curve for this game is really quick, especially if you have a seasoned player helping explain the rules. If not, don't worry. You'll be solving murders in no time. The "Classic Edition" bills itself as having the "Original Suspects, Rooms, & Weapons". (There have been a few updated editions released that included extra weapons and rooms.) If you grew up on Clue or are familiar with editions released prior to 1990, this will very likely be the format you're familiar with. The character pawns are stained wood and all weapons are metallic. The only difference I detected from my 1980s edition was the artwork on the cards. It looks as though the manufacturer resurrected the original 1949 artwork as well, giving the game a very classic, whodunit-y feel. All in all, the stellar gameplay remains the same. In addition to rating fun and durability at 5-stars, I gave Clue's educational value a 4-star rating. Why? This game effortlessly teaches logic and deductive reasoning. It may seem funny to be wholeheartedly recommending a game that centers around a murder as a wholesome family-friendly activity, but oddly enough, it is. The "murder" aspect of the game is very downplayed, almost an afterthought. The entire fun and point of the game comes from the discoveries of the "who", the "where", and the "what" details. If you're looking for a fun board game to add to the collection, or relive some fond game-playing memories, I can't recommend Clue highly enough. And take it from me: Clue is best played on a dark and stormy night... ;-)

Purchased as a gift. They enjoy the game.

It is a classic for a reason!! Every kid should grow up playing "CLUE". What a fun game for family or friends. I got my first one when I was 8 years old and it has always been one of my favorites. Now, after 40+ years, I am buying a replacement. Much prefer the paper game rather than the electronic version. Sitting around a table with friends and playing Clue encourages lots of chatter and lots of fun! And it is more of a thinking game than a game of chance. Your ability to solve the clues and find the killer increases with age and wisdom. Love it!

Though I have not opened this set yet, I can say that I loved it as a kid. We do play board games in our family and I have one youngster that is developmentally delayed so we have to find things that she can manage, that will play fast enough not to make her antsy and easy enough for her to do on her own while still having enough suspense to keep her interested in. As I remember this game myself and my many cousins of various ages found this game a great deal of fun. Because the classic board has a few more items in it than the more modern version I thought it would also be an opportunity to teach some "terms" now outdated. Like what is a billiard room, a conservatory, etc. A little history of culture is a bit interesting, and my granddaughters have a collection of Barbie dolls that are dressed in period costumes that will also lend themselves to that discussion. And surely it will take grandmother back to some golden memories of her own (that would be me).

We have several editions of Clue and love them all, as each edition is slightly different with characters, back story, door positions and layout. The original is always the best, though, as this one proves. My favorite part is that it's a bifold board, my biggest beef with other editions is that they slice the board up one side and fold it 4 ways, and it never lies quite right. This version sticks to what a game board should be, simply folded in half. I also like the "one die, more doors" layout better than the newer versions that have 2 dice, less doors, more dead ends that we end up not visiting. Weapons are all metal, even the rope, pawns are light but nice, and the cards are nice but not plastic coated quality. Overall an excellent buy and great addition to our Clue games collection.

Clue: The Classic Edition - 3-6 Players, Ages 8+, Average Play Time = 30 to 45 Minutes With all of the complex games I've been reviewing recently, I found myself happy to be writing about one that didn't require that much brain power. Sure, there is some strategy in suggesting the right cards to eliminate particulars, but I didn't have to worry remembering my opponent's special power before an attack or whether or not I stocked pile X in phase three sub c paragraph nine. Clue: The Classic Edition is just how I remember it, with the exception of the pieces being slightly different (the gun, for one). I've always enjoyed deductive reasoning and the thrill of opening that envelope to see if I was right in my logic. I'm happy to say that the moment of truth adrenaline rush hasn't totally escaped me after all of these years. This was my son's first time playing, Clue. I got the impression based on his facial reactions that he thought the game was fun to play. I took enjoyment out of watching the gears inside his little mind work as he checked off suspect, weapons, and rooms on his detective sheet. Vinnie Jr commented afterwards that he enjoyed trying to figure out the answer. I had to remind him on a regular basis to stop showing his cards...he often tends to forget to hide them, though it was no big deal. Anthony Jr, the sixteen year old, liked the fact that it was a game that I used to play as a kid. We are often used to pausing during our game reviews to look at the rules, but we didn't have to do that this time around. I caught Anthony making suggestions on suspects and weapons he'd previously asked for (and got the answer to) in order to eliminate items in other categories. I could tell he was really getting into it. If you're on the fence as to whether or not your family would enjoy playing this game on family game night, I recommend that you think about it no more and take the plunge. It's quick, it's semi-easy, and still loads of fun after all of these years.

What else can I say about it? It is just so fun and a classic game to play on a nice stormy night with those you love. Granted my boyfriend always wins because he's got that kind of brainy personality, but I love it. I enjoy this. I like the game in its originality. I owned a more modern version when I was younger and I had no idea that the characters were different from the original. I like the artwork in the modern one, but I am still happy with the original. The package came fast and everything was in perfect condition. Thank u !

My ultimate favorite game

Kids love this game. It's just like I remember it to be as a kid. Great quality.

Después de debatir conmigo mismo si comprar la edición Nacional del juego de mesa CLUE que venden en las tiendas departamentales donde lo dan carisimo y son ediciones demasiado sencillas de manufactura económica,encontré en Amazon la edición que yo tenía cuando era niño: la edición clásica, donde el diseño de los personajes y el tablero conservan mucho de la que venían aquellos años en los 90's. Si tu buscas una buena edición en tamaño grande y hecha con materiales durables, no dudes en importar esta versión del juego que aunque el instructivo y nombres vienen en idioma inglés creo que si tienes noción previa del juego o manejas un nivel básico de inglés puedes entender el instructivo y la dinámica del mismo ya que no es necesario leer cartas o tratar de traducir gran cosa (Ej. Coronel Mostaza viene como Col. Mustard) al momento de iniciar una partida.

Muy buen articulo. Recomendable el producto. Recomendable el vendedor.

Exactly as described. The classic version with metal pieces. I like the classic version as i remember playing it. Came in great condition.

Me gustó mucho, buen tamaño, materiales buenos, edición clásica. Había visto las otras ediciones más pequeñas pero este sin duda es mucho mejor