Customer Reviews

Clue The Classic Edition

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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...

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Now this is the Clue I so fondly remember from childhood! This game calls to mind the golden age of British mysteries; I am always surprised not to find Hercule Poirot or Jane Marple wandering through the story. Same classic rooms, same old weapons, same great characters- this is the version of Clue to play if you want to recall those rainy childhood afternoons. I was delighted to find it after seeing the new version which is not at all to my taste.

I played clue as a kid. Was looking for the classic version for my 7 year old son for this past Christmas. We played it together and he LOVED it. Still the same game, still lots of fun!

This was a Christmas gift for my 7 year old cousin and he was thrilled with it. It arrived in time and in great condition (new). From what I hear from the family, he is enjoying it immensely. This was ordered from his wish list and I think wish lists are the best thing ever. I try to order from Amazon when an item is available from them and am always satisfied. Thanks and Happy New Year!

I could not find this edition of "Clue" anywhere except on Amazon. Its the old and the good version
of this classic game.

Time a family spends together is priceless. This game is an excellent addition to your families game arsenal. We were concerned our seven year old might not be able to participate, but she caught right on. Take a night off from TV to play as a family.

I so enjoyed playing this game as a child -- and am now so glad to play it again with my grandchildren. It is a terrific game. Always fun!

My 6 1/2 year old grand daughter asked for this game, specifically! Glad to see her interest in board games she can play with family & friends. This was around when I was a kid. I didn't do so good. ;-( Maybe she can give me some pointers on solving the crime. Fun game that requires some thought and process of elimination. Delivery was right on time.

My family always plays a lot of games, and during the past year I guess we've been playing very regularly (TV viewing time has decreased dramatically by design). Lately, we've been rotating between the 'new' and the 'old' and, when Clue's turn came around, well... we had the usual great time. Teaching my kids about reasoning and how to apply deductive logic seems so abstract until you play this game. Process of elimination? Clue illustrates it in spades. Who did it? Where? Using What? The basic premise - solving a mystery - is an intuitive and fundamental part of our essence, regardless of what the mystery actually is. That's why playing this game is more than just being a 'detective'. Unsurprisingly, I still haven't come across anybody who doesn't like it. A classic in every sense of the word.

I ordered a Clue Game after searching the local stores and no one carried them. Found the game on Amazon and was delighted. I have a Clue Game but got this one for my grandchildren to have at home. Thank you agin, Amazon for having what I was looking for.
Janie