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Clue VCR Mystery Game
1985
Rules assistance for Clue VCR Mystery Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–10 players
- 60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Clue VCR Mystery Game
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Clue VCR Mystery Game is a board game released in 1985 for 2–10 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Phil Orbanes Sr., Isabel Garrett, Ed Buffman, and Hy Conrad and its main mechanics are Memory and Role Playing.
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About the game
The classic whodunit brought to life. Over-the-top acting and scripting along with a clever deduction game in the tradition of the original Clue. 18 different cases (games) hosted by the butler, Mr. Didit. Includes characters from both the original and the Master Detective versions. Additional twist: not only must you deduce who murdered whom with what weapon in what room, but you must also discover who's who because each player plays one of the suspects, and each case involves more than one murder (not just Mr. Boddy dies in this version.) A sequel, Clue II: Murder in Disguise VCR Mystery Game, was produced in 1988.
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Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Waddingtons
- Editrice Giochi
Questions and answers
Clue VCR Mystery Game supports 2–10 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 VCR Mystery Game is 60 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 VCR Mystery Game for ages 13 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 VCR Mystery Game 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 VCR Mystery Game belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Electronic. Its main mechanics are Memory and Role Playing. 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 VCR Mystery Game are: Phil Orbanes Sr., Isabel Garrett, Ed Buffman, and Hy Conrad. 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 VCR Mystery 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.