Clue Board Game - Characters, Rooms and Weapons

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Clue Board Game - The Original Cluedo Game Characters, Rooms and Weapons

The most well-known version of the Clue board game also known as Cluedo, uses the 6 of the Clue characters from the original board game of 1949, which had initially started out as 10 characters. These 6 characters were also used in the very funny film Clue (back in 1985). The six murder suspects are still used in current versions of the Clue classic game versions. These 6 suspects have endured the 50 years of Clue adaptations, and they have become the well recognized stereotypes of high-society! The sorts of people we'd expect to find in early 1920's murder mysteries such those penned by the queen of detective fiction, Agatha Christie. Below, you'll find details of the 6 Characters, 9 Rooms and 6 Weapons that are used in the current classic version of the Clue game, an overview of the Clue board game instructions including how to set up the Cluedo board game.

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The 6 Clue Weapons starting locations in the 9 Clue Rooms

The 6 Clue Weapons List

The 6 Clue Weapons - Weapons in Cluedo ListThe Clue Game Story Begins with a Murder!

Mr. Boddy found dead at his Tudor Mansion. His body was found at the foot of the cellar stairs by Miss Scarlett.
The cause of death has not yet been determined, but there are plenty of likely objects around the mansion that could have been used:
  • Dagger - found in the lounge

  • Rope - found in the ballroom

  • Lead Piping - found in the conservatory

  • Candlestick - found in the dining room

  • Revolver - found in the study

  • Wrench - found in the kitchen

This is how the classic Cluedo board game is set up - where to place the weapons. There are also a further 3 rooms as well as the 6 above, in which the murder could have taken place: hall, billiard room and library.
Clue Board Game Layout - 9 Rooms in Cluedo

Clue Board Game Layout - 9 Rooms in Cluedo 

The 6 Clue Game Characters or Suspects

Clue Movie - One of My Best Comedy Movies of All Time!There are 6 guests at Mr. Boddy's house at the time of the discovery:
  • Col. Mustard (Yellow)

  • Prof. Plum (Purple)

  • Miss. Scarlett (Red)

  • Mr. Green (Green)

  • Mrs. Peacock (Blue)

  • Mrs. White (White)


Colonel Mustard: was an old friend of Mr. Boddy's uncle and a frequent guest at the Tudor Mansion.

Professor Plum: A Professor in Middle Eastern history had many of his archaeological digs funded by Mr. Boddy's uncle.

Miss Scarlett: An aspiring but not very talented actress. Has decided on a career change and is now setting her sights on rich old widowers, which is why she is at Mr.Boddy's dinner party.

Mr. Green: a trickster and conman and again has become acquainted with Mr. Boddy through his uncle, Sir Hugh Black.

Mrs. Peacock: is Miss. Scarlett's mother, a socialite and three time widow, she still dreams of a career on the stage.

Mrs. White: Mr. Boddy's long-term housekeeper and cook.

If you wanted to do a Clue themed dinner party and need some tips on how to dress up like the Cluedo characters, check out 'Clue the Movie' (One of My Best Comedy Movies of All Time!) as you're sure to get some excellent ideas for the costumes, accessories and the room settings, as well as have a good laugh at the film!

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Who's your favorite classic Clue character?

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Play Clue on your computer!

Detective games for your PC

Detective games for PC - Play Clue You can also play the Classic Clue board game against the computer on your Mac or PC. This is a great adaptation of the detective board game. So if you are feeling nostalgic and want to play Clue but you've got no-one to play with, you can now play a computer version of classic Clue game.

For details of this Mac/PC game, visit my lens: Clue Classic for Computer.

Classic Clue board game from Amazon

You can get the classic Clue board game from Amazon, as well as a number of variations.

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Do you like playing board games?

I love playing board games, especially the old classics like Cluedo, Risk and Monopoly!
Do you love 'em too? Please add your favorite ones here. And if you don't love boardgames add your vote here too! And if you want you can add your least fave game here as well.

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sarah says:

omg u read my mind i love to play board games my favorite board game is sorry but i love almost every board game!!!!!!! so my vote is yes i do love playing board games!!!!!!!!!!!!

writergrey says:

I don't get to play often, but always enjoy them!

cffutah says:

I like a good mystery!

Elliana says:

Once I play one game I have to play 10 or more!

paola says:

im obssesed with this game love it its awsome

If you don't enjoy playing board games, put your vote here. Any reason why? Add your least fave games.

lenae says:

not alot

maria awesome says:

no not really some are fun but im more of a get out and get moving kind of person. they are called "bored" games!
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almost all board games execpt sorry sliders, twister and the game of life

 
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Clue DVDs on Amazon

Get all sorts of Clue related DVDs on Amazon, including the very funny Clue the Movie starring Tim Curry based on the Clue board game!
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Are you a Clue fan?

Which board games do you enjoy? Do you like playing Cluedo?

  • cinstress Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    thanks!
    I remember this old board version.. I think my mom still has it
  • Dec 28, 2010 @ 6:20 am | delete
    Thanks
  • Evelyn_Saenz Nov 18, 2010 @ 9:16 am | delete
    Clue is a family favorite and can help boost reading skills as well as deductive reasoning and logic skills.
  • WindyWinters Oct 9, 2010 @ 1:40 am | delete
    Awesome! I love Clue! It's a great game for all ages!

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