NEW - Hasbro CLUE Board Game (Retro Series 1986)

• Authentic 1986 Retro Series edition with classic styling

• Full-size game board with nostalgic graphics

• Classic wooden tokens representing the six suspects

• Traditional detective notes and solution envelope

• Family-friendly murder mystery game for 3-6 players

• Perfect for game nights and nostalgic collectors

Manufacturer: Hasbro Gaming

Series: Retro Series

Item Number: B2848

UPC: 630509323487

Players: 3-6 players

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes per game

Age Range: 8+ years

Dimensions: 40 cm x 27 cm x 5 cm

There is no doubt that Clue (originally titled "Murder!") is a pretty sinister board game, but you may be surprised to learn that its origins are equally dark. In the early 1940s, a British musician, fire warden, and munitions factory worker named Anthony Pratt was holed up in his Birmingham home during WW2 air raids.

During these dark gloomy nights, he recalled the murder mystery games played by some of his clients at private music gigs as well as the detective fiction popular at the time from authors like Raymond Chandler and Agatha Christie. Slowly, Pratt and his wife, Elva, turned the idea into a board game they could play while waiting out the raids.

Pratt filed for a patent in 1947 and sold Clue to Waddington Games, but due to a shortage of materials during wartime, it wasn't actually released until 1949. Parker Brothers brought the game to America, and it went on to become one of the world's most enduring party games.

The 1986 edition featured in this Retro Series release was particularly popular and represents a nostalgic era for many players who grew up with this version of the game. Clue has had a huge impact on all the mystery-themed and deduction games that followed in its footsteps.

Setup:

1. Place the board in the center of the play area and put each character token in their designated starting space.

2. Separately shuffle the Suspect cards, Weapon cards, and Room cards.

3. Secretly select one card from each category and place them in the solution envelope.

4. Shuffle all remaining cards together and deal them evenly to all players.

Gameplay:

1. Players take turns rolling the die and moving their character token.

2. When a player enters a room, they can make a suggestion by naming a suspect, weapon, and the room they're currently in.

3. Other players, in clockwise order, try to disprove the suggestion by secretly showing one matching card.

4. Players use their detective notes to track information they learn.

5. When a player feels confident they know the solution, they can make an accusation on their turn.

6. If the accusation matches the solution envelope, that player wins! If not, they're out of the game but continue to disprove others' suggestions.

Classic Suspects:

• Colonel Mustard - The military man, represented by a yellow token

• Miss Scarlet - The femme fatale, represented by a red token

• Mrs. Peacock - The grand dame, represented by a blue token

• Mr. Green - The gentleman, represented by a green token

• Mrs. White - The housekeeper, represented by a white token

• Professor Plum - The academic, represented by a purple token

Murder Weapons:

• Candlestick

• Knife

• Lead Pipe

• Revolver

• Rope

• Wrench

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

Estimated Delivery Time: 3-5 business days for standard shipping; 1-2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.

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