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Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket Edition
1989
Rules assistance for Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket Edition
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Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket Edition is a board game released in 1989 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Anthony E. Pratt and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
This is another edition of the world's most famous detective game made portable so you can play when and wherever you want! Everything fits perfectly into the case which looks like a pocket sized diary. The board, tokens including the weapons are all magnetized so you won't be afraid of it slipping off accidentally if your car suddenly comes to a halt. The bits are really cute looking as they are all very small. The cards, the checklist, the board and all makes a very good collector's item to your Cluedo game collection
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- Parker Brothers
- Waddingtons
- Editrice Giochi
Questions and answers
Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket Edition supports 2–6 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 Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket Edition 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 Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket 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.
Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket Edition has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket Edition belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Travel. 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 credited designers of Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket 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 Cluedo?: Magnetic Pocket 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.