- BGG rank
- BGG #11,176
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Clue
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
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- BGG #22,909
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- 5.8
Clue: The Office
2009
Rules assistance for Clue: The Office
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 45 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Clue: The Office
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Clue: The Office is a board game released in 2009 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Anthony E. Pratt and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Roll / Spin and Move, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
Play as one of six characters from The Office, as their boss Michael Scott forces them to play a real-life game of Clue to determine who killed the HR rep, Toby. Gameplay is similar to standard Clue, with special "intrigue cards" new to the game. Intrigue cards come in two varieties: Clocks and Keepers. They are obtained in one of three ways: rolling a question mark on the included custome dice, landing on a question mark on the board, or if your character is moved to a room as part of someone starting a rumor (equivalent to Clue's "making a suggestion.") The first two situations incur a forced draw, while the third is optional. There are eight clock cards in the intrigue deck, and if you draw the eighth card then you automatically lose. Keepers give a one-time bonus that allow you to slightly alter some of the game's parameters...risk of drawing a clock; potential reward of benefiting from a keeper. Additionally, each of the six characters have a "personality card" which alows for a one-time power. For example, Dwight's reads: "Once per game, you may move twice. Roll the dice, move, then roll again." The winner gets "an extra week of vacation" from Michael Scott!
Designers
Publishers
- The Op Games
Questions and answers
Clue: The Office 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 Office 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 Office for ages 9 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 Office has a complexity rating of 1.7 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 Office belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Roll / Spin and Move, and Point to Point Movement. 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 credited designers of Clue: The Office 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: The Office 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.