- BGG rank
- BGG #5,749
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Clue: Harry Potter Edition
- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,062
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Clue: The Haunted Mansion
2002
Rules assistance for Clue: The Haunted Mansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Clue: The Haunted Mansion
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Clue: The Haunted Mansion is a board game released in 2002 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Clue: The Haunted Mansion, was the first of the tin boxed Disney Theme Park Editions. They are only sold at Disney resorts and theme parks. A version with lower-quality components and a cardboard box was later sold in regular toy stores. From the box: In this special edition of the classic Clue game, you'll search rooms and secret passages as one of 6 different Disney characters. The mystery changes every time you play, If you collect the right clues and make the right deductions, you’ll solve the mystery of the Haunted Mansion! “We have 999 happy haunts, but there’s always room for one more…” Features rooms from Disney's haunted mansion such as the ballroom and portrait gallery. The character pieces are miniature versions of Disney characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck, Pluto, and Goofy. Instead of murders, players must guess which Disney character is being haunted by which of several Haunted Mansion ghosts.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Parker Brothers
Questions and answers
Clue: The Haunted Mansion 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: The Haunted Mansion 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 Haunted Mansion 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 Haunted Mansion has a complexity rating of 1.8 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 Haunted Mansion belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Clue: The Haunted Mansion 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.