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Clue: Limited Gift Edition
1997
Rules assistance for Clue: Limited Gift Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.9/5
Rules assistant for Clue: Limited Gift Edition
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Clue: Limited Gift Edition is a board game released in 1997 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Anthony E. Pratt.
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About the game
This version of Clue was the first limited edition, released by Winning Moves in 1997. It came in a tin box with appropriate holders for its other contents, which included Pawns and a Die, Cards, Murder Envelope, Weapons, Notepads and Notepad Holders. Each board was individually numbered and contained many special features unique to this edition. Among them were a laminated board and laminated cards, along with taller wooden pawns than usual with brass bases and solid brass weapons. Included in the weapons was the Poison Chalice, a special edition enhancement to the game. The Notepad Holders are also unique to this edition, though the 50th anniversary edition creates a similar design incorporated into an invitation.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Winning Moves Games (USA)
Questions and answers
Clue: Limited Gift Edition supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Clue: Limited Gift Edition is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Clue: Limited Gift Edition for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Clue: Limited Gift Edition has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Clue: Limited Gift Edition belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Clue: Limited Gift Edition and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Clue: Limited Gift Edition are: Anthony E. Pratt. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Clue: Limited Gift Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.