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Clue: The Card Game
2002
Rules assistance for Clue: The Card Game
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- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Clue: The Card Game
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Clue: The Card Game is a board game released in 2002 for 3–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Phil Orbanes Sr..
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About the game
Card game version of Clue in which players must deduce who killed Mr. Boddy, what vehicle they used to escape, and to what destination they are headed. Though this is very similar in name to Cluedo?: Card Game, the games do not appear to be related except for by theme; also not the same as a third Clue-themed card game, Clue: Card Game.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Hasbro
- Winning Moves Games (USA)
- Nilco S.A.
- Cartamundi
- Competo / Marektoy
Questions and answers
Clue: The Card Game supports 3–5 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: The Card Game is 45 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: The Card Game 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: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.6 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: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and 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: The Card Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Clue: The Card Game are: Phil Orbanes Sr.. 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: The Card Game 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.