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Main article: Cluedo characters

Depending on edition, the playing pieces are typically made of coloured plastic, shaped like chess pawns, or character figurines. Occasionally they are made from wood or pewter. The standard edition of Cluedo comes with six basic tokens representing these original characters:

• Miss Scarlett (Miss Scarlet in North American versions from 1963-2015) is a red piece.
• Professor Plum is a purple piece.
• Mrs. Peacock is a blue piece.
• Reverend Green (Mr. Green in North American versions and Reverend Green in UK versions) is a green piece.
• Colonel Mustard is a yellow piece.
• Mrs. White is a white piece. (retired from current edition)

The current standard edition, has for the first time since 1949, replaced Mrs. White with a new suspect and colour.

• Dr. Orchid is a pink piece, replacing Mrs. White (a white piece).

Weapons

The weapon tokens are typically made out of unfinished pewter, with the exception of the rope, which may be made of plastic, metal, or string depending on edition. Special editions have included gold plated, brass finished and sterling silver versions, which have appeared in a variety of designs. The standard edition comes with six basic tokens representing the original weapons:

• Candlestick
• Dagger (knife in most North American editions 1949-2015)
• Lead pipe (called lead piping in earlier UK editions; the early tokens were made out of actual lead and therefore pose a risk of lead poisoning)
• Revolver (first depicted in the UK as a Dreyse M1907 semi-automatic pistol, and in North America as a Colt M1911 pistol.) Beginning in 1972, all editions typically now represent an Allan & Thurber pepper-box revolver.
• Rope
• Spanner (Wrench in North American editions, and all editions starting in 2011), depicted as a monkey wrench (it may also be shown as an open-ended spanner in traditional UK versions prior to 1996);

Rooms

There are nine rooms in the mansion where the murder can take place, laid out in circular fashion on the game board, separated by pathways overlaid by playing spaces. Each of the four corner rooms contains a secret passage that leads to the room on the opposite diagonal corner of the map. The centre room (often referred to as the Cellar, or Stairs) is inaccessible to the players, but contains the solution envelope, and is not otherwise used during game play. Coloured "start" spaces encircle the outer perimeter which correspond to each player's suspect token. Each character starts at the corresponding coloured space.

The current game board with Dr. Orchid starting in Mrs. White's traditional space:

		O				G
	†			Ballroom (4)			‡
	Kitchen (1)						Conservatory (1)
								P
	Dining Room (2)		"Cellar" with envelope (0)		Billiard Room (2)
					Library (2)
M								P
			Hall (1)
	Lounge (1)				Study (1)
	‡				†
		S

† ‡ denote secret passages to opposite corner
() indicates number of doors

The Classic Mystery Game board layout 2011-2015

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	†			Game Room (1)			‡
	Garage (1)						Bedroom (2)
	Courtyard (1)		"Center" Start/ Accuse (3)		Bathroom (2)
					Study (1)
			Dining Room (2)
	Living Room (1)				Kitchen (2)
	‡				†

† ‡ denote secret passages to opposite corner
() indicates number of doors

}}

Discover the Secrets board layout 2008-2011

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		W				G
	†			Patio (4)			‡
	Kitchen (1)						Spa (1)
M								P
	Dining Room (2)		"Pool" Accuse (3)		Theater (2)
					Living Room (2)
S								P
			Hall (2)
	Guest House (1)				Observatory (1)
	‡				†

† ‡ denote secret passages to opposite corner
() indicates number of doors

}}

The Great/Classic Detective Game board layout 1949-2008

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		W				G
	†			Ballroom (4)			‡
	Kitchen (1)						Conservatory (1)
								P
	Dining Room (2)		"Cellar" with envelope (0)		Billiard Room (2)
					Library (2)
M								P
			Hall (2)
	Lounge (1)				Study (1)
	‡				†
		S

† ‡ denote secret passages to opposite corner
() indicates number of doors

}}

Editions

Parker Brothers and Waddingtons each produced their own unique editions between 1949 and 1992. Hasbro purchased both companies in the early 1990s and continued to produce unique editions for each market until 2002/2003 when the current edition of Clue/Cluedo was first released. At this time, Hasbro produced a unified product across markets. The game was then localized with regional differences in spelling and naming conventions.

During Cluedo's long history, eight unique Clue editions were published in North America (1949, '56/60, '60/63, '72, '86, '92, '96, and 2002), including miniaturized "travel" editions. However, only three distinct editions of Cluedo were released in the UK – the longest of which lasted 47 years from its introduction in 1949 until its first successor in 1996. The eighth North America and fourth UK editions constitute the current shared game design. International versions occasionally developed their own unique designs for specific editions. However, most drew on the designs and art from either the US or UK editions, and in some cases mixing elements from both, while localizing others – specifically suspect portraits.

In July 2008, Hasbro released a revamped look for Cluedo in a reinvention subtitled Discover the Secrets. This new version of the game offered major changes to the game play, rooms, weapons, and to the characters and their back stories. During 2011, Hasbro introduced The Classic Mystery Game edition of Cluedo, which eliminated and simplified many of the new rule changes introduced in Discover the Secrets, but more notably marked a return to the conventional weapons and more traditional rooms. The characters once again underwent some unconventional biographical changes, in particular the classic character names becoming aliases, a concept first introduced in the 1985 movie, but otherwise never part of the standard games. 2013 saw a re-issue of The Classic Mystery Game, returning to the standard rules, with only a 2nd built-in expansion game using a minimal set of optional rules. By July 2016 Hasbro completely abandoned these two previous departures from the traditional standard game, and re-intorduced "The Classic Mystery Game with a return to the original rules, board layout, and characters, with the notable exception that Mrs White was retired and replaced with a new character Dr. Orchid, represented by the color pink.

While the suspects' appearance and interior design of Dr. Black's/Mr. Boddy's mansion changed with each edition, the weapons underwent relatively minor changes, with the only major redesign occurring in the fourth 1972 US edition, which was adopted by the second 1996 UK edition and remains the standard configuration across all Classic Detective Game versions since, until the 2008 introduction of Discover the Secrets However, the designs quickly reverted in the very next edition update released in 2011. The artwork for the previous US editions tended to reflect the current popular style at the time they were released. The earlier UK editions were more artistically stylized themes. From 1972 on, the US editions presented lush box cover art depicting the six suspects in various candid poses within a room of the mansion. The UK would finally adopt this style only in its third release in 2000, prior to which Cluedo boxes depicted basic representations of the contents. Such lavish box art illustrations have become a hallmark of the game, since copied for the numerous licensed variants which pay homage to Clue.

List of Cluedo Characters

Cluedo and Clue have a rich history of unique characters which populate the various editions and spinoffs; which have led to various, film, TV, plays, musicals, books, novels and other depictions beyond their originally intended creation. This is due in part to the game and resulting iconic characters being inspired by Murder Mysteries of the time, specifically those of Agatha Christie. Although the original characters were little more than generic faces represented on playing cards, with an associated color tying them to the playing pawns, over the years they have been cultivated to include very distinct personas both visually, and eventually biographically.

The following list details the notable historical evolution from mere board game elements to fully fleshed out characterizations capable of appearing on their own in numerous theatrical and literary productions. Along the way, the characters gained enough importance to the brand to warrant hiring notable artists to create their images for the games, which continued to expand the rich artistic tradition that define these iconic characters, even when there is little else describing them within a particular game.

Parker Brothers in the US took the lead in fleshing out the characters beginning in 1963, with regular updates every decade or more, leaving Waddingtons in the UK to maintain the same imagery until 1996 -- albeit introducing three new characters in the mid-1980s spinoff games. As a result most of the character development happened in the US, with Parker licensing it's artwork to other territories as early as the 1970s, which were otherwise licensed for Cluedo by Waddingtons. Despite Waddingtons static, unwavering character designs, they nevertheless licensed the dramatic expansion of them beginning in 1985 with the eponymous Paramount film, followed in the early 1990s with numerous television productions worldwide. Following which, both Parker Brothers and Waddingtons began including more detailed biographies in their games for the characters, combined with increasingly complicated narratives and setups. The millennium began an explosion of spinoff games all tied together with a unified character history and narrative. Though the characters and underlying game scenarios continue to be updated every few years. Hasbro continues to weave detailed histories for them throughout their offerings.

Original suspects

Miss Scarlett

Miss Scarlett is the stock character of a femme fatale. She is typically portrayed as young, cunning, and highly attractive. She was known as Miss Scarlet in the North American version after 1963. She rolls first in the game.

In the board game

1949 UK: Miss Scarlett is portrayed as a blonde in her mid 20's. Head mounted on a red pawn.

1949 US: Identical to UK, except now given a body.

1963 US: Cartoon caricature of a young blonde wearing a red dress. Spelling of her name changed to "Scarlet" in the US.

1972 US: Portrayed in photograph as an Asian woman wearing a black dress and smoking a cigarette through a cigarette holder.

UK Super Challenge: Artistically updated version of the original Miss Scarlett; now given a body.

Master Detective: In America, Miss Scarlett is still portrayed as an Asian woman. She is called The Mercenary of Macao and it is suggested that she will do anything for a profit.

1986 US: Similar to the 1972 Scarlet. She is wearing a red shawl along her black dress.

1992 US: Similar to Master Detective, but with close-cropped hair and an elegant red and gold dress. She is holding a Candlestick on the box.

1996 US: The American Miss Scarlet has now become a brunette Caucasian.

1996 UK: Similar to her American counterpart, Miss Scarlett is now a brunette and an actress famous for portraying femme fatales in various motion pictures.

2000 UK/Super Cluedo/Passport to Murder: Miss Scarlett is still a brunette with whom all the gentlemen are quite smitten.

2002 US: A more cubist rendition of 1996 US Scarlet, Josephine Scarlet is the daughter of Mrs. Patricia Peacock, though the two are not on speaking terms. She is an aspiring actress with more aspiration than talent. Now she has become a gold-digger and is taking a holiday at Tudor Mansion to get away from the London Tabloids. Spelling of her name was changed to "Scarlet" in the US.

2003 Clue Jr.: Identical to her adult edition counterpart, albeit a non-cubist, more child-friendly depiction, with decidedly less lethal motives.

2008 Discover the Secrets: Miss Scarlet is now 'Kassandra Scarlet, a famous movie star.

2011 The Classic Mystery Game: "Scarlet" is now an alias for the youthful Natalia DeSousa. She is described as a movie star who will do anything to stay in the spotlight.

2016 The Classic Mystery Game - Miss Scarlett is a lifelong friend of Boddy/Black, having grown up together, but has fallen under suspicion of influencing Sir Hugh's investments.

2016 Junior: Identical to her adult edition counterpart, albeit a more child-friendly depiction, but with decidedly less lethal motives.

In film, television, books and computer games

Clue (film): "Miss Scarlet" is an alias for the otherwise unnamed character that was played by Lesley Ann Warren. Her portrayal is that of an egotistical, sarcastic madam who runs a secret (but hardly that secret) escort service in Washington. She is given the Candlestick as a gift from Mr. Boddy.

Clue the VCR Game: Miss Scarlet, played by Janet Wong, is again portrayed as Asian, and now an international spy who specializes in freelance espionage. Under the pseudonym of the Crimson Lady, she’d be more successful if not for her accomplice, Colonel Mustard. She is Mr. Boddy’s knitting partner.

Cluedo TV Game Show: Vivienne Scarlett is the stepdaughter of Mrs. Peacock. She is usually having disastrous affairs with many men, including Colonel Mustard 1990 – Tracy Louise Ward, Christmas Special – Toyah Willcox, 1991 – Koo Stark, 1992 – Lysette Anthony, 1993 – Jerry Hall.

Clue CD-ROM/CD-i Mysteries: Vivienne Scarlet is the niece of Mr. Boddy. She is characterized by her flippant outbursts towards Boddy and the other guests, as well as her shaky relationships with the men in the mansion. Her common motives include gambling debts, protecting loved ones, or her inheritance of Arlington Hall. She is played by Nicola Van Dam.

SNES Game: The usual beautiful and charming Miss Scarlet. She is given a rather saucy music theme.

Book series: Miss Charlotte Scarlet is portrayed in the books as a flirtatious woman who is vain in appearance and often seeks the attention of the men by swooning into their arms.

Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion/Fatal Illusion: Miss Scarlet takes on the role of a B-movie actress whose career is crumbling. In Fatal Illusion, she takes on a prominent role and hinted love-interest for the protagonist.

Colonel Mustard

Colonel Mustard is the stock character of a great white hunter and colonial imperialist. He is usually a military man both dignified, dapper and dangerous. Originally patented as Colonel Yellow, his name was changed prior to the first edition of the game. He rolls second in the game.

In the board game

1949 UK: Colonel Mustard makes his debut as a 30- to 40-year-old stiff-lipped gentleman, given a clean-cut British look with straw-coloured hair and moustache. Head mounted on a yellow pawn.

1949 US: Identical to UK, except now given a body.

1963 US: Cartoon caricature of a young clean-shaven soldier in full-out regalia.

1972 US: Portrayed in photograph as an elderly buffoon, wearing a tweed suit and sporting white fuzzy mutton chops and moustache. He wears a monocle for the first time and has an exaggerated uptight expression.

1986 US: Similar to his 1949 counterpart, though a little more plump. His hair greys around the sides. On the box, he is wearing a tweed suit and white shirt. On the card he wears a black blazer with a plaid shirt.

UK Super Challenge: Artistically updated version of the original Col. Mustard; now given a body.

Master Detective: Here, Col. Algernon Mustard is portrayed as a distinguished elderly gentleman who had had a history of glittering achievements and has traveled far to see Mr. Boddy on a matter of grave importance. He is a crack-shot and sleeps with a revolver under his pillow.

1992 US: Similar to Master Detective, an aged gentleman sporting his monocle and retaining his dignified look. On the box, he is examining a Lead Pipe through a magnifying glass.

1996 US: Mustard is still old and has grown more facial hair than ever before. His face is almost hidden behind his handlebar moustache and is wearing a more elaborate uniform than the more casual wear seen in previous editions.

1996 UK: Similar to his 1949 counterpart, he is given an updated and more psychotic look. He wears a yellow tuxedo and is an expert in weapons and conspiracy.

2000 UK/Super Cluedo/Passport to Murder: Now younger than ever, Mustard is seen a blonde-haired, blue-eyed stoic soldier, retaining a strong build, and a polished uniform.

2002 US: A more cubist rendition of 1996 US Mustard, Michael Mustard is a retired military man trying to pen his autobiography to supplement a dwindling income.

2003 Clue Jr.: Identical to his adult edition counterpart, albeit a non-cubist, more child-friendly depiction, with decidedly less lethal motives.

2008 Discover the Secrets: Col. Mustard had been completely reinvented as Jack Mustard, an ex-football player/sports pundit.

2011 The Classic Mystery Game: "Mustard" is now an alias for the young Jack Hartman, a casually dressed expert martial artist.

2016 The Classic Mystery Game: Col. Mustard is a decorated war hero, hiding a tarnished past of profiting off the black market. He suspects Black/Boddy is blackmailing him.

2016 Junior: Identical to his adult edition counterpart, albeit a more child-friendly depiction, but with decidedly less lethal motives.

In film, television, books and computer games

Clue the Movie: "Colonel Mustard" is an alias for the otherwise unnamed character that was played by Martin Mull. Here, Mustard is portrayed as a stubborn militant American who deep down is a rather weak-hearted individual, having stolen essential radio parts during wartime and sold them on the black market to supplement his income. He is given the Wrench from Mr. Boddy.

Clue the VCR Game: Mustard was played by Walter Covell. In the VCR game, Col. Mustard is the henchman of Miss Scarlet who together work in espionage. He is Mr. Boddy’s hunting partner, has a fondness for booze, and despises the metal plate in his head.

Cluedo TV-series: Usually shown as a suave, ex-SAS gentleman, Mike Mustard juggles the affections of Miss Scarlet and Mrs. Peacock. 1990 – Robin Ellis, Christmas Special – David Robb, 1991 – Michael Jayston, 1992 – Lewis Collins, 1993 – Leslie Grantham.

Clue CD-ROM/CD-i Mysteries: Colonel Michael Mustard is Mr. Boddy's long-standing friend in business and competition in romantic pursuit. He is passionate for both his country and for his love, Mrs. Peacock (and occasionally for Miss Scarlet). His poor dealings in money often land him hard on the receiving end of being blackmailed. He is played by John Standing.

SNES Game: The usual monocle, middle-aged Mustard. In the game, he is given the theme of a military march.

Book series: Col. Martin Mustard is characterized in the books as a man with a spicy temper. He will respond to any sort of conflict by challenging the offender to a duel.

Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion/Fatal Illusion: Again, Mustard is portrayed as an elderly, garrulous, militaristic Brit. He is plagued with rumours of profiteering during wartime.

Mrs. White

Mrs. White is usually the stock portrayal of a frazzled servant, but has also had a couple of divergent characterizations; the movie portrays Mrs. White as a fellow resident guest. Originally patented as Nurse White and changed prior to publication of the first edition. She rolls third in the game.

In the board game

1949 UK: Mrs. White was first portrayed as a mean-looking cook with an apple shaped face and cook’s cap. Head mounted on a white pawn.

1949 US: Identical to UK, except now given a body.

1963 US: Cartoon caricature of a cheerfully plump middle-aged cook with red hair, holding a rolling pin in her hands.

1972 US: Portrayed in photograph as a skittish domestic servant shown to be rather timid and having a lot to hide.

1986 US: Mrs. White by now had gone from a pudgy old cook to nasty looking young maid. Here, she has a shoulder-length cut of a blonde bob and retains a scowl on her face.

UK Super Challenge: Artistically updated version of the original Mrs. White; now given a body.

Master Detective: Mrs. Blanche White has aged drastically again, being a long serving housekeeper of Boddy Manor over the course of years. She claims to have seen many wars come and go and gets an eye squint from spying in keyholes.

1992 US: Mrs. White has settled to a middle-aged look where her expression shows a possible sarcastic grudge against her employer. On the box, she is working a noose of a rope in her hands, made from the curtain pull.

1996 US: Mrs. White takes on a grandmotherly appearance as she is now older than ever.

1996 UK: The rather manly looking Mrs. White is portrayed looking as demented as the rest of the group, wearing a white cooking ensemble and sporting a grey bob of hair. While claiming to have loved her employer, she is reported to be no longer happy in her work.

2000 UK/Super Cluedo/Passport to Murder: Mrs. White in these editions looks aged, but not quite elderly. She is portrayed as a stiff matronly housekeeper, who wrinkles her nose in her own displeasure such as having to ride in a third-class coach with rowdy passengers.

2002 US: A more cubist rendition than before; Blanche White is shown with short hair and a sinister expression. She is the longtime nanny and cook to Mr. Boddy/Dr. Black.

2003 Clue Jr.: Identical to her adult edition counterpart, albeit a non-cubist, more child-friendly depiction, with decidedly less lethal motives.

2008 Discover the Secrets: Mrs. White had been completely reinvented as Diane White, an aspiring former child actress waiting for her day of recognition.

2011 The Classic Mystery Game: "White" is now an alias for the youthful Alexa Smith, in the game's first depiction as her being of African American. She is described as a top lawyer who will do anything for justice, including turning vigilante.

2016 The Classic Mystery Game: Mrs. White does not appear in this edition, only referenced as having been a nanny to Dr. Orchid during her time as the housekeeper.

In film, television, books and computer games

Clue the Movie: "Mrs. White" is an alias for the otherwise unnamed character that was played by Madeline Kahn. Her portrayal is that of a pale and tragic widow who allegedly murdered her previous five husbands. Though shown as quiet and proper, deep down she is a jealous, dishonest soul who despises anyone who gets in her way. She receives the Rope tied in a noose as a gift from Mr. Boddy.

Clue the VCR Game: White was played by Cheryl McMahon. She is the longtime maid (and later revealed secret lover) of Mr. Boddy. Together they created a love-child, Sgt. Grey who shares White’s colour-blindness. She discreetly keeps tabs on the fellow guests in her diary.

Cluedo TV-series: Mrs. Blanche White is the resident domestic at Arlington Grange. Loyal to Mrs. Peacock, and a nurturing figure to Scarlett, she is almost part of the family. 1990 – June Whitfield, Christmas Special – Joan Sims, 1991 – Mollie Sugden, 1992 – Pam Ferris, 1993 – Liz Smith.

Clue CD-ROM/CD-i Mysteries: Blanche White is the housekeeper of Arlington Hall, employed by Mr. Boddy whom she greatly detests. Though often putting on the front of a kindly old woman, she is in fact very devious, often getting involved in illegal transactions with other shady members of the house. She will turn very violent upon threat of being caught, and will often manipulate others to take the blame off herself. She is played by Joan Sims, who played Mrs. White previously in the TV Christmas Special.

SNES Game: Mrs. White is the usual plump, scowling maid. She is given rather sinister theme music.

Book series: In the books, Mrs. Whillemina White is shown as a jealous two-faced servant who smiles politely when serving the guests, while giving hateful sneers behind their backs.

Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion/Fatal Illusion: White is the overweight nanny figure to Mr. Boddy. She is shown as a jumpy old soul who is nervous about everyone and everything that may hold a threat to her darling.

Reverend/Mr. Green

"Mr. Green" redirects here. For the soft drink, see SoBe Mr. Green.

The character of Green has been given two different personas in the Cluedo world. Originally patented as The Rev. Mr. Green, in Britain, he is Reverend Green, a hypocritical Anglican priest who weakens when it comes to the Sixth commandment, murder. In North America, he is Mr. Green, who has taken many money-oriented roles from mobster to businessman. Parker Brothers insisted on the name change as they thought the American public would object to a parson being a murder suspect. He rolls fourth in the game. In the UK, he was later renamed in some versions of the game as Mr. Green like the U.S.A version.

In the board game

1949 UK: Reverend Green was first portrayed as a plump, elderly priest with a withdrawn expression. He is wearing a traditional white clerical collar. Head mounted on a green pawn.

1949 US: Identical to UK, with the exception of now being called Mr. Green and now having been given a body.

1963 US: Cartoon caricature of a snobbish, decadent playboy wearing a green housecoat and smoking a cigarette on a holder.

1972 US: Portrayed in photograph a sweaty looking crook, with a bald head, surrounded by black patches of hair. His expression is less than charming.

1986 US: Mr. Green is portrayed as a plump, pompous looking business man with grey hair. On the box, he is wearing a grayish suit with a green tie, while on his card, his suit is brown.

UK Super Challenge: Artistically updated version of the original Rev. Green; now given a body.

Master Detective: Mr. Thallo Green is clearly defined as a mobster in this edition. He is shown as a fat, balding family king-pin, smoking a cigar and brandishing his lucky pinkie ring. He is apparently a mathematical whiz and good with numerical figures.

1992 US: Mr. Green is given a more youthful appearance compared to previous incarnations. His hair has slowly returned and he now has a skinnier figure. However, his personality seems to indicate cunningness and deceit in his expression. On the box, he is shown wiping clean a Wrench.

1996 US: Mr. Green is similar in appearance to his 1992 counterpart, except his hair has returned to a balding state and he is wearing a sharp, deep green pinstripe suit.

1996 UK: The psychotic Reverend Green is shown with a horrified expression on his face. Apparently, the church coffers were low on funds which inspired him to respond to his invitation to see Dr. Black.

2000 UK/Super Cluedo/Passport to Murder: Reverend Green is shown with a youthful appearance, albeit grey-haired. Super Cluedo claims he’s a defrocked priest turned tycoon.

2002 US: Cards and suspect pawns still show a slight difference for the characters of Reverend Green (2003 UK) and Mr. Green (2002 US), although the starting space is for Rev. Green on the 2002 US board, which is explained by giving Mr. Green the past of a former ordained minister. They are both given cubist facelifts. John Green is shown as an evangelical minister with a heavy build who has a reputation from fraud, money laundering and smuggling.

2003 Clue Jr.: Identical to his adult edition counterpart, albeit a non-cubist, more child-friendly depiction, with decidedly less lethal motives. However, he is simply called Mr. Green in the UK Cluedo Junior edition, rather then "Reverend Green" for which no explanation is given.

2008 Discover the Secrets: Rev./Mr. Green is given a complete universal reinvention as Jacob Green, a go-to guy with all the ins. This edition also marks only the second time in Cluedo's history in which a primary character has also changed race (not including international adaptations), in this case from Caucasian to that of African descent (the first was Miss Scarlet from Caucasian to Asian in 1972 editions).

2011 The Classic Mystery Game: "Green" is now an alias for the young and hip Tyler Marshall, continuing the ethnicity established for him in Discover the Secrets. He is described as charming, with an astonishing ability to make money, friends, and terrible mistakes.

2016 The Classic Mystery Game - Mr. Green is a con man, who under various guises has settled with the identity of Reverend Green. He suspects only Sir Hugh had known truth and warily accepts the invitation from Black/Boddy. The UK & US editions resume the traditional differences and naming conventions in depicting this character as "Reverend Green" in the UK, and "Mr. Green" in the US, despite the common backstory.

2016 Junior: Identical to his adult edition counterpart, albeit a more child-friendly depiction, but with decidedly less lethal motives. However, the character is only identified as Mr. Green in both US & UK editions.

In film, television, books and computer games

Clue the Movie: "Mr. Green" is an alias for the otherwise unnamed character that was played by Michael McKean. He is portrayed as a hapless homosexual who must keep his orientation a secret so he can keep his position in the State Department. However, in one of the three different endings of the film he is actually an undercover F.B.I. agent and claims to be married to a woman. He is given the Lead Pipe by Mr. Boddy.

Clue the VCR Game: Green was played by Barry Doe. He is portrayed as an underworld mobster who dabbles in business for which he refuses to elaborate on. He acts as a bully where he often intimidates the others to do his bidding. He is also Mr. Boddy’s business partner. Mr. Green is one of only two characters in the Clue VCR game whose first name (Lyman) is revealed.

Cluedo TV-series: Rev. Jonathan Green is the vicar of the village and a family friend to the residents of Arlington Grange. The first season gave him an environmental angle where he pursued his own charity; Save the Moles. This was dropped in later seasons. 1990 – Robin Nedwell, Christmas Special – Derek Nimmo, 1991 – Richard Wilson, 1992 – Christopher Biggins, 1993 – Nicholas Parsons.

Clue CD-ROM/CD-i Mysteries: Mr. Jonathan Green is a crooked business associate of Mr. Boddy and Miss Scarlet's betrothed-to-be. He is often in league with Mr. Boddy behind many of the devious schemes that occur at the expense of the other residents, only to discover himself on the short end of the stick. He is played by Stuart Milligan.

SNES Game: Mr. Green is the usual bullying mobster. He is given an old-time gangster music theme.

Book series: In the books, Mr. Gerald Green is a greedy, conniving guest of Mr. Boddy, who never lets the chance slip away to make a quick buck.

Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion/Fatal Illusion: Mr. Green is portrayed as a shady young aristocrat who had lost his family fortune in the Stock Market Crash.

Mrs. Peacock

Mrs. Peacock is the stock character of a grande dame, an elderly yet still attractive woman who maintains her dignity in almost all cases in most versions. She is the only original character to debut with the game who was created after the original patent was filed by the inventor. She rolls fifth in the game.

In the board game

1949 UK: Mrs. Peacock is first shown as an elderly, yet elegant aristocrat who bears a Queen-like resemblance with her tiara. Head is mounted on a blue pawn.

1949 US: Identical to UK, but now given a body.

1963 US: Cartoon caricature of a middle-aged, decorated socialite wearing a hat mounted with peacock feathers.

1972 US: Portrayed in photograph as a gnarly old busybody. She wears a tweed suit and hat, grasps a cane in her hand with her spectacled face pinched in a sour expression.

1986 US: Mrs. Peacock is a little younger than the 1970s version and lacks the sour expression. Otherwise, she is still a puffy busybody wearing a tweed suit, white gloves, and a blue ascot. On her card, she is simply wearing a blue ensemble.

UK Super Challenge: Artistically updated version of the original Mrs. Peacock; now given a body.

Master Detective: Mrs. Henrietta Peacock is given a more intellectual upbringing than before as she is now an elderly ornithologist with a specialty in birds of prey. She is credited with singlehandedly saving one bird from extinction and now turns her attention to another endangered species, to which she beseeches Mr. Boddy to donate some of his land to a bird sanctuary. Peacock is given a stylishly scientific look with a light cyan blazer and spectacles on a chain.

1992 US: Again, Mrs. Peacock has returned to being a stylish socialite with an elegant hairdo and blue evening gown. She is shown on the box sitting, clutching some papers with a Revolver resting on the table next to her.

1996 US: Mrs. Peacock is given a more widow-esque look with a dark navy ensemble, a fur wrap and a wild headpiece full of peacock feathers.

1996 UK: Mrs. Peacock is portrayed looking almost as young as Miss Scarlett. She is known for being outrageous with her flamboyant life-style.

2000 UK/Super Cluedo/Passport to Murder: Mrs. Peacock again is a younger woman, though more of a fading rose with age catching up. Super Cluedo sets her occupation to be an ornithologist, much like the Master Detective Peacock.

2002 US: A more cubist rendition than before; Patricia Peacock is the usual classy social butterfly, and now also the mother of Miss Scarlet. She had previously suffered three disastrous marriages resulting in the husband’s death.

2003 Clue Jr.: Identical to her adult edition counterpart, albeit a non-cubist, more child-friendly depiction, with decidedly less lethal motives.

2008 Discover the Secrets: Mrs. Peacock has been completely reinvented as Eleanor Peacock, a manners-freak with a nose for politics.

2011 The Classic Mystery Game: "Peacock" is now an alias for Eleanor Hamilton, a blonde ingenue. Despite her innocent looks, she is a formidable politician.

2016 The Classic Mystery Game: Mrs. Peacock has elevated from a small town girl to an elite socialite through her various marriages, and eventual deaths of her husbands, including Sir Hugh. She desperately sought out an invitation to see Mr. Boddy/Dr. Black at his gala.

2016 Junior: Identical to her adult edition counterpart, albeit a more child-friendly depiction, but with decidedly less lethal motives.

In film, television, books and computer games

Clue the Movie: "Mrs. Peacock" is an alias for the otherwise unnamed character that was played by Eileen Brennan. She is portrayed as the talkative wife of a corrupt senator. Mrs. Peacock had assisted her husband's political game by accepting secret bribes. She receives the Dagger as a gift from Mr. Boddy. She is also afraid of silence.

Clue the VCR Game: Peacock was played by Betty Lee Bogue. Taking the role of a black widow, Mrs. Peacock had thirteen husbands all of whom had met deaths under mysterious circumstances. She is also a kleptomaniac, taking pleasure from pick pocketing the belongings of others. Nicknamed Ma Bluebird, she is Mr. Boddy's bridge partner.

Cluedo TV-series: Mrs. Elizabeth Peacock takes head role of the series as the proprietor and hostess of Arlington Grange. Each episode revolves around her and the social gatherings of herself and her closest friends, plus one other visitor who usually doesn't last for long. 1990 – Stephanie Beacham, Christmas Special – Kate O'Mara, 1991 – Rula Lenska, 1992 – Susan George, 1993 – Joanna Lumley.

Clue CD-ROM/CD-i Mysteries: Elizabeth Peacock is a resident of Arlington Hall, at one point, the fiancee of Mr. Boddy, but more commonly seen in a relationship with Colonel Mustard. She is an heiress to her family's jewelry fortune which often comes under fire, due to Boddy's meddling. She also is an expert in judo. She is played by Susan Woolridge.

SNES Game: Mrs. Peacock is the usual social priss. Her thematic music is light and airy.

Book series: In the books, Mrs. Peacock is notable for her overbearing attention to the social etiquette of her fellow guests. Often calls the others out on their rudeness, much to their annoyance.

Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion/Fatal Illusion: Mrs. Peacock is portrayed as a husky adulteress who had been involved in messy political love triangles while living in London. She is on constant move to avoid scandal.

Professor Plum

Professor Plum is the stock character of a quick witted professor. Often depicted as either a young or middle aged fellow with a bow tie and glasses, he is widely seen as the intellectual. He rolls last in the game.

In the board game

1949 UK: Professor Plum was first depicted as a youthful pontificating scientist with the brains of Albert Einstein. Head mounted on a purple pawn.

1949 US: Identical to UK, but now given a body.

1963 US: Cartoon caricature of a rotund, snooty-looking professor sporting a purple tail coat.

1972 US: Portrayed in photograph as a young charming looking University professor, who gives off a sort of a leer. For the first time, he is wearing his classic bow tie and glasses. He also is smoking a pipe; a trait that would also be associated with Plum over time.With his good looks and charm he has found a dark side being sneaky.

1986 US: Professor Plum is still a young man, while still retaining the pipe and glasses,he's gained a mustache. He is still seen with his pipe, but slightly less intellectual and more risk-taking as he is willing to venture into geographic areas beset by political unrest if it serves his academic career.

UK Super Challenge: Artistically updated version of the original Professor Plum; now given a body and glasses.

Master Detective: Professor Edgar Plum has taken the profession of a shady archeologist with a dubious past. He claims he is on the verge of an earth-shaking discovery that he can feel in his bones. His depiction is similar to the 1986 Plum though his facial expression appears influenced by the contents of his pipe.

1992 US: Almost identical to the 1986 Plum in almost every way though appears to have been given an alarmed expression. On the box, he stands clutching a book, while hovering over a table that has a Knife jabbed into it.

1996 US: Professor Plum has returned to a more youthful age that is more akin to the 1972 Plum. Gone is his smoking pipe, but he still keeps the bow-tie and glasses. He has an alarmed expression on his face.

1996 UK: Again Plum has become an archaeologist who is seeking the proper funding for his next expedition to Egypt. He is wearing a purple tuxedo.

2000 UK/Super Cluedo/Passport to Murder: Almost identical the 1996 US Plum, he appears to be a little more refined with his hair more neatly combed. However, he still keeps the sneaky expression.

2002 US: A more cubist rendition than before; Peter Plum was a curator at a reputed museum before having his position terminated on the grounds of plagiarism. His appearance now gives him red hair that is completely disheveled with a flyaway look.

2003 Clue Jr.: Identical to his 2002 adult edition counterpart, albeit a non-cubist, more child-friendly depiction, with decidedly less lethal motives.

2008 Discover the Secrets: Professor Plum has been completely reinvented as Victor Plum, a successful video game designer.

2011 The Classic Mystery Game: "Plum" is now an alias for the youthful Nikolas Maksimov, a bespectacled inventor and mathematical genius. A challenge to him could be perilous.

2016 The Classic Mystery Game: Professor Plum is an intrepid archeologist whose many exploits had been funded by Sir Hugh, until a disagreement. Plum has come to Boddy/Black, looking for more fun.

2016 Junior: Identical to his adult edition counterpart, albeit a more child-friendly depiction, here wearing round glasses, but with decidedly less lethal motives.

In film, television, books and computer games

Clue the Movie: "Professor Plum" is an alias for a character that was played by Christopher Lloyd. Plum’s personality is that of a psychiatrist whose intelligence is envied by others. He works at the World Health Organization but does not practice medicine (having had his license revoked due to improper conduct with a patient). Lloyd’s Plum is rather lewd, (somewhat dumb) and comes off as a womanizer, making sexual passes on Miss Scarlet.He still keeps his good looks and sexy features. He receives the Revolver from Mr. Boddy.

Clue the VCR Game: Plum was played by Jack Neary. Again, he takes on the appearance of a middle-aged college professor whose intelligence is tempered with homicidal tendencies as he killed his wife out of desperation to complete an experiment. He is an expert on many poisons and was Mr. Boddy's son-in-law.

Cluedo TV-series: Professor Peter Plum is shown as yet another family friend of Mrs. Peacock, with an intellectual background. His portrayal: a young American businessman . 1990 – Kristoffer Tabori, Christmas Special – Ian Lavender, 1991 – David McCallum, 1992 – Tom Baker, 1993 – John Bird.

Clue CD-ROM/CD-i Mysteries: Professor Peter Plum is an overweight, middle-aged American chemist, and a companion of Mr. Boddy, who rarely offers Plum common human decency for his many woes. He is characterized as paranoid and often unaware of when his being made a patsy by the others, until it is too late. He can be quite naive, having inventions stolen, being framed for masterminding crimes and under false impressions of Miss Scarlet being attracted to him, all resulting him being a possible murderer. He is played by David Healy.

SNES Game: Professor Plum is the usual absent-minded klutz. He is given a disoriented music theme.

Book series: In the books, Professor Paul Plum is shown to have an abnormally high degree of knowledge, skill and power that has often gotten the gang out sticky situations. For example, in one scenario, he saves the gang from a live bomb from Col. Mustard.

Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion/Fatal Illusion: Professor Plum is again a respectable archeologist who had made controversial claims over unexplained theories revolving Egyptian history, for which is a subject he is ever so much the expert on.

Additional suspects

In 2016, Hasbro released a revamped edition of Clue/Cluedo, featuring a new character taking the place of Mrs. White. Dr. Orchid rolls third in the new edition and is represented by a pink token.

Dr. Orchid

2016 The Classic Mystery Game: Dr. Orchid is Boddy/Black's adopted daughter and had been expelled from a Swiss private school due to a daffodil accident. She was then home schooled by the housekeeper, Mrs. White. Orchid obtained her Ph.D in biology, studying plant toxicity, and had discovered a new plant of great properties but would not share her research with anyone.

2016 Junior: Dr. Orchid appears as the same character from The Classic Mystery Game, however, here she is described as having a sweet tooth.

One-time suspects

Clue Chronicles: Fatal Illusion

The short lived interactive video game series from Hasbro introduced five new characters alongside the usual six:

Ian Masque

Marina Popov

Martin Urfe

Sabata

Dr. Julia Kell

Child editions

Several variants of the game have been developed for children, which usually involve the disappearance of something or someone, rather than a murder. For the most part, these variants use the standard six surnames with different first names or titles, often changing the gender of the original character. However, there a few notable exceptions.

Scarlet

Clue Jr. Case of the Missing Pet: Young scarlet appears here for the first time as Samantha Scarlet.

Clue Little Detective: An even younger Scarlet this time only known as "Little Detective Scarlet"

Cluedo Junior: Samantha Scarlett gains an extra "t" in the first UK child edition.

Clue Jr. Case of the Hidden Toys: In the first edition of this release, Samantha Scarlet makes another appearance, however in the re-issue a few years later, she gets a makeover to become Vivienne Scarlet.

Cluedo Junior Detective: In this second UK edition, Jessica Scarlett becomes the niece of Inspector Cluedo.

Cluedo Junior The Case of the Missing Prizes (Clue in the US): After two children's editions featuring the adult characters, a girlish Scarlett becomes the ringleader of a carnival apparently run by children.

Cluedo Junior McDonald's Happy Meal: Scarlett appears as the same carnival ringleader depiction from the earlier edition, but this time as a prep school student helping the headmaster find the missing item. Perhaps she was ringleader of the school carnival.

1989 Clue Jr. Case of the Missing Pet

Samantha Scarlet, Mortimer Mustard, Wendy White, Georgie Green, Polly Peacock, Peter Plum

1992 Clue Little Detective

Little Detective Scarlet, Mustard, White, Green, Peacock, Plum

1993 Cluedo Junior

Typical of the first name changes, the UK edition introduced the first animal player/suspect: Samantha Scarlett, Mustard the Dog, Wendy White, George Green, Polly Peacock, Peter Plum.

1995 Clue Jr. Case of the Hidden Toys

Mortimer Mustard, Samantha Scarlet, Peter Plum, Greta Green

1998 Clue Jr. Case of the Hidden Toys

Vivienne Scarlet, Liz Peacock, Peter Plum, Johnny Green

1994 Clue Jr. Travel

Samantha Scarlet, Mortimer Mustard, Wendy White, Georgie Green, Peter Plum

2000 Cluedo Junior Detective

This edition introduced Inspector Cluedo, and his trusty bloodhound Watson, who invites his 8 nephews and nieces, including the six younger versions of the standard six characters Jake Plum, Natalie Peacock, Jessica Scarlett, Spike Mustard, Robbie Green, Megan White, and for the first time, a young Miss Beth Peach, and the young Dr. Tom Black – who is an investigator for the first time and not a victim.

2003 Clue Jr. The Case of the Missing Chocolate Cake

Cluedo Junior in the UK. For the first time a children's edition uses the same adult characters from the 2002 standard edition.

2009 Cluedo Carnival The Case of the Missing Prizes

Clue Carnival in the US. Later re-issued under the Junior label. This edition is notable in that none of the characters depicted have names. However their identity can be determined by the colors they wear. -Peacock the Puppeteer, Green the Magician, Mustard the Stuntman, Plum the Clown, Scarlet the Ringleader & White the Acrobat

2016 Cluedo Junior The Case of the Missing Cake

Clue Junior in the US.

2016 Cluedo Junior McDonald's Happy Meal

A McDonald's Happy Meal giveaway game featuring 5 characters taken from the Cluedo Carnival/Junior artwork, this time as prep school students, named Scarlet, Mustard, White, Green and Peacock. Professor Plum does not appear.

Games

In addition to revising the rules of gameplay, many of the games also introduced new characters, rooms and locations, weapons and/or alternative objectives.

• Clue VCR Mystery Game (1985) released as Cluedo: The Great Video Detective Game in the UK and Australia. It uses an hour-long VHS or Beta tape containing humorous scenes of the suspects interacting at Boddy Mansion shortly after Mr. Boddy's death instead of a board. Players uncover details of several murders per game by matching clues given on cards to the action on the video. Only five weapons (candlestick, knife, revolver, rope, and poison) and five rooms (Dining Room, Kitchen, Hall, Conservatory, and Library) are featured but there are a total of ten suspects (the original six plus M. Brunette, Madam Rose, Sgt. Gray, and Miss Peach). The video is known as the first videotape-related video game.
• Super Cluedo Challenge (1986) is an advanced version of the Cluedo rules, introducing three new characters (Captain Brown, Miss Peach and Mr. Slate-Grey) and three more weapons (the blunderbuss, poison and axe). The rules are greatly expanded, with each card having coloured and numbered squares in each corner, which are uncovered by special card holders. These allowed 'clues' to be given by uncovering a small segment of the card, showing only a colour/number. Rather than the remaining cards being dealt out at the start of the game, they had to be 'discovered' by reaching one of the many blue counters scattered on the board.
• Clue VCR II: Murder in Disguise (1987) Sequel to Clue VCR Mystery Game; more scenarios with the same 10 characters from the first VCR game. The rooms this time around are the Dining Room, Lounge, Hall, Billiard Room, and Hotel Room.
• Cluedo Master Detective (1988, released as Clue Master Detective in North America and Super Cluedo in France, Germany and UK) is an expanded version of the original game. In addition to the original characters, weapons and rooms, the game adds four characters (Madam Rose, Sgt. Grey, M. Brunette and Miss Peach—the same four new characters from the VCR games), two weapons (poison and horseshoe), and seven rooms (courtyard, gazebo, drawing room, carriage house, trophy room, studio and fountain) to the mansion. This version was also made into a video game.
• Clue Jr.: Case of the Missing Pet (1989) This game was a variant for children and the first Clue Jr. game in the United States of America. For ages 5-8. The player played as one of the old six suspects, who are children, and try to find out who took the missing pet and where they hid it. The suspects names are Mortimer Mustard, Georgie Green, Peter Plum, Wendy White, Polly Peacock and Samantha Scarlet.
• Travel Clue (1990) More than just a miniaturised version of the standard game as offered for the UK Cluedo editions, the first US travel edition is played somewhat differently. Instead of rolling dice, players simply choose a room to visit on their turn. Once there, they can see any cards in the room and question other players.
• Cluedo: The Great Museum Caper (1991) released as Clue Master Detective in North America, is rather different from the original. One player is a thief whose goal is to steal paintings while the other players attempt to apprehend the thief. The thief keeps track of his or her position secretly on paper and is thus not seen by the detectives, until the thief is spotted by a detective or the museum's security system. Ideally, multiple rounds are played, with each player getting to be the thief once. The winner of the match is then the thief who stole the most paintings without getting caught.
• Cluedo Card Game (1992) is a shedding-type card game, where players attempt to match cards featuring the locations, weapons, and characters from the original game with a central pile of cards.
• Clue Little Detective (1992) For ages 3-6. Perhaps in one of the biggest departures from the standard game, the object of this game is to be the first to reach the front gate from the attic after hearing a scary noise. Not officially a Clue Jr game.
• Cluedo Junior (1993) is the first Junior game for Cluedo, second Junior game overall. For ages 5-8, instead of finding the murderer, the players need to find the ghost of their ancestors and remember where they are.
• Travel Clue Jr. (1994) Like the regular Travel Clue game, it is not merely a miniaturised version of the Clue Jr. series, but a unique format with its own set of rules. For 2-4 players, ages 5-7, instead of rolling dice, a spinner is used, to move around the board for an opportunity to open a door and obtain a clue.
• Cluedo Super Sleuth (1995) is another advanced version of the Cluedo rules, though in a different manner. There is no set board to this game, instead the board is made up of twelve tiles which are laid out randomly as players enter new rooms, to create a 4x3 grid. The murder cards remain unchanged to the basic edition, but are not dealt to each player, instead there are 'clue' squares on the board marked by small plastic magnifying glasses, which players collect to get clues. In addition to the "clue" counters there are also item counters, which allow the player to pick a card from an item deck. These item cards allow such things as making more than one suggestion per turn, or moving an extra character. Extra characters in the game include a Black Dog, Inspector Grey and Hogarth the Butler. They can serve as help or hindrance and are controlled through the item and event cards. Event cards are drawn from a deck upon a certain roll of the die and can have varying impact on a game.
• Clue Jr.: The Case of the Hidden Toys (1995, later reproduced in 1998) is themed for children. For age 5-8, instead of solving a murder, the children search for clues for the whereabouts of some lost toys. The rules are significantly different from those for the regular board game. The characters have been reduced to 4. Version One's detectives are named Mortimer Mustard, Samantha Scarlet, Peter Plum, and Greta Green, while version two's detectives were named Vivienne Scarlet, Liz Peacock, Peter Plum, and Johnny Green.
• Cluedo: Passport to Murder (2000) was an update of Super Cluedo Challenge with the setting changed to an Orient Express style train in Istanbul station. There is very little change to the mechanics of the game (except each player can only play the six original characters), with mainly cosmetic changes and updates to the characters.
• Cluedo Card Game (2002) is a different card game from the previous game, this time the user has to deduct the Dr. Black's killer, their escape vehicle and their destination.
• Cluedo SFX (2003) released as Clue FX in the US, (2004), and Super Cluedo Interactif in France, (2004) is another departure from the original rules. Each player plays as one of four new characters (Lord Grey, Lady Lavender, Miss Peach and Prince Azure), adding the first non-Caucasian character since the early Asian Miss Scarlet, none of whom are suspected in the crime. The murder is not of Dr. Black (Mr. Boddy) but of his attorney Miles Meadow-Brook. The usual suspects are in place, this time bolstered by two new people Mrs. Meadow-Brook and Rusty the Gardener. The game play is completely different though, with the introduction of the electronic section announcing moves and clues and no die rolling. Instead players move from location to location to track down each of the suspects to gain their clues, before finding Inspector Brown to make an accusation.
• Cluedo Junior: The Case of the Missing Chocolate Cake (2003) released as Clue Jr. in North America, is another children's variation where players, age 5-8, have to find out who ate a piece of chocolate cake and with what drink. Later re-issues dropped the word "chocolate" from the sub-title, and were all released under the Junior label.
• Cluedo Mysteries (2005), released in the US as Clue Mysteries (2006) This is another change of rules, and this time the game play is based heavily on another board game called "Mysteries of Old Peking".
• Cluedo DVD Game (2005) released under the Clue brand in North America. This edition of the game has different rules based on DVD interaction. Instead of a murder, Dr. Black has had an item stolen and, in addition to guessing the criminal, location (room) and stolen object, the time of day when the crime took place also has to be discovered. In each turn players guess three of these four unknowns; and from time to time Inspector Brown and the butler, Ashe, show up via the DVD with helpful information.
• Cluedo Party (2007) The first murder-mystery party game, similar to the How to Host a Murder franchise, but based around the classic six suspects. The kit includes props and invitations for up to 8 guests, and two different mysteries to solve.
• Clue Express (2008) Part of the Hasbro Express game series, players role dice in this travel-sized edition to determine what actions they must take in deducing who was the brains, the brawn, and optionally the driver who planned and executed the crime.
• Cluedo: Discover the Secrets (2008) released under the Clue brand in North America. This game was created in an effort to update what Hasbro considered to be an old-fashioned game; however, the traditional version of the game remained on sale as well. The game features new, up-to-date weapons, rooms, and suspects as well as changes to the rules of gameplay (see below).
• Cluedo: Carnival - The Case of the Missing Prizes (2009) released under the Clue brand in North America. Set in a carnival atmosphere, another children's edition for ages 5 and up, introducing new rules with playing cards, and two levels of play. Unlike previous children editions there are no printed labels, instead relying solely on visual identification of objects appearing in the game. The game was later re-issued under the Junior label.
• Clue: Secrets In Paris (2009) This variant of the game features the same weapons (and rules) as Discover the Secrets (see above). The location has been changed to Paris, and the suspects are now youthful teenage versions of their adult counterparts, on a class field trip, who must discover which of their classmates has stolen a piece of art from the Louvre.
• Clue Suspect (2010) Not to be confused with Clue Suspects (a solo player deduction puzzle sold by Winning Moves), this card game relies on players asking questions between turns to determine the facts of the crime.
• Clue Elimination is a variation of Clue that uses four Nerf Jolt EX-1 blasters.
• Cluedo: The Classic Mystery Game (2012) released under the Clue brand in North America. The first standard English language Cluedo game to feature a bedroom and bathroom (as well as an upstairs), it marks a return to the classic formula of 6 traditional weapons, and classic locations, albeit with a younger cast of characters. However, most notably absent are the clock cards introduced with Discover the Secrets in 2008, which could result in the eventual elimination of a player during the game. Players now start in the center of the board, rather than dedicated starting spaces, similar to Cluedo Master Detective. The rooms have slightly different names and are arranged differently around the game board. The victim and owner of the mansion is named Samuel Black in this version. This edition also has a different back story of why the guests came to the mansion. The game also features 2 player rules, which is also a first in the standard edition US game.
• Clue: The Classic Mystery Game (2013) This version is very similar to the 2012 edition, and features a two-sided, quarter-folded game board with a "second crime scene" on the reverse side. The main mansion game features a similar board with a few minor changes from the previous version. There is no longer an upstairs to the mansion; rather the rooms that were upstairs in the previous version are now located on the main floor. The "Bonus Cards" have been eliminated completely from the main game, and the spaces in the hallway are now laid "stretcher bond" style, allowing players to more quickly move throughout the mansion. The player tokens have also returned to their standard "pawn" look from classic versions. The reverse's side's "second crime scene" is an outdoor boardwalk, with "rooms" that include an Arcade, a Jet Ski Rental, and a Beach. This second side features the return of the "Bonus cards" from the previous version, although there are now only three of them.
• Cluedo: The Classic Mystery Game (2016) released under the Clue brand in North America. For the first time since its introduction, Hasbro introduced a new original character to the cast of suspects: Dr. Orchid -- a PHD with an Asian heritage, making her the first original non-white suspect in the English language editions. It also marks a return to the classic mansion layout and locations. This edition also includes a set of "Bonus cards" (29 in Cluedo, and 9 in Clue editions), which may be drawn and played based on a magnifying glass being rolled on the dice. Cluedo editions of the game include player tokens resembling the characters, while the Clue editions continue to use the standard "pawn" look from classic versions.
• Cluedo Junior: The Case of the Missing Cake (2016) released under the Clue brand in North America, is an update of the 2003 edition, for ages 5 and up, where players have to find out who ate a piece of cake and with what drink and at what time. In this update, Mrs. White is notably replaced by Dr. Orchid.

Variants

The following games are licensed thematic variations of the game, which follow the basic rules and configuration of the original Classic Detective Game or its spinoffs.

• Clue The Collector's Edition (1996) After the success of the first "collector's tin anniversary edition" of Monopoly (for the 50th anniversary), a "luxury" edition of the game was produced by the Franklin Mint, the first edition to be published outside Parker Brothers. It is a three-dimensional representation of the gameboard encased in glass and wood with 24K gold-plated playing pieces and gameboard accents. Drew Struzan provided Victorian-themed artwork for the game. It was also sold as Cluedo, however it used the North American localizations. Although only sold for a brief time, the edition was re-issued in 2007 by Restoration Hardware as the Premiere edition, however it is a smaller, scaled-down version with gold-coloured plastic pieces and accents which sold for significantly less. In 2009, Frontgate issued the "Frontgate-edition" which was identical except with a white playing surface. In 2011 Frontgate re-issued the Restoration Hardware edition in an enhanced cabinet as the "Luxury" edition.
• Clue: Limited Gift Edition (1997), this edition from Winning Moves, came in a deluxe format with the option to play with an extra murder weapon, a Poison Chalice. It also utilized the 1996 US "Classic Detective Game" edition artwork by Drew Struzan.
• Alfred Hitchcock Edition Clue (1999) is set on the sound stage where a number of Alfred Hitchcock’s films are being shot. This game is notable as the first to depict the characters portraying someone other than themselves. In this case, they have dressed up as their favorite Hitchcock characters.
• The Simpsons Clue (2000), also released as The Simpsons Cluedo, has players trying to find out who killed Mr. Burns and where in Springfield it happened. The first edition features Homer as Mr. Green (Reverend Green in the UK), Bart as Prof. Plum, Lisa as Miss Scarlet, Marge as Mrs. Peacock, Krusty as Col. Mustard, and Mr. Smithers as Mrs. White. Early promotional material had Maggie as Mrs. White and Grandpa as Col. Mustard. Later editions were published exclusively by Hasbro. The third edition (2007) has players determine who killed Mr. Burns in the Springfield Museum and reassigns the characters with Homer as Prof. Plum, Bart as Col. Mustard, Fat Tony as Mr. Green (Reverend Green in the UK), Lisa as Mrs. Peacock, Edna Krabappel as Miss Scarlet, and Marge as Mrs. White. This is the first Clue game to depict other characters portraying the game's traditional characters.
• Clue Dungeons & Dragons (2001) was produced by Hasbro shortly after their purchase of Wizards of the Coast, owners of the Dungeons & Dragons license. The characters are D&D character types (such as Monk, Rogue, Wizard, etc.). The rooms depicted on the board are fantasy-themed (Dungeon, Dragon's Lair, Lost Crypt, etc.), and the weapons also draw inspiration from the popular role-playing game (Mace of Disruption, Flaming Axe, etc.). Game play is identical to standard Clue unless the optional Wandering Monsters deck is used. Using this deck, players must battle monsters when landing on special spaces on the board. The players must battle monsters via dice rolls and are rewarded with magic items that confer special powers.
• Clue – The Haunted Mansion (2002) This Disney Theme Park Edition is based on the Haunted Mansion at Disney theme parks. One of the six guests in the house (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto) was scared by one of the six ghosts (The Traveller, The Skeleton, The Prisoner, Emily the Bleeding Bride (later known as The Bride), The Opera Singer, and the Mariner) in one of the nine rooms (Foyer, Portrait Gallery, Library, Conservatory, Seance Room, Ballroom, Attic, Graveyard, and Crypt.) The detail on the board draws from the scenes depicted in the Haunted Mansion attraction and contains Hidden Mickeys.
• Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Clue (2002) features Fred as Mr. Green, Shaggy as Prof. Plum, Scooby as Col. Mustard, Velma as Mrs. Peacock, Daphne as Miss Scarlet, and Mrs. White as their host. This edition takes place in a run-down version of the mansion with a cemetery.
• Clue: The Card Game - Mystery Beyond The Mansion (2002) An original card game from Winning Moves, players must deduce who killed Mr. Boddy, which vehicle they used to escape, and which direction they fled.
• Clue: First Edition 1949 Classic Reproduction. (2003) Winning Moves released a re-issue reproduction of the original 1949 US Clue edition. Accurate in every way, notable features include wooden pawns and the original string rope, as well as a pewter version of the traditional plastic rope.
• Dunhill Cluedo (2003) Following in the vein of "luxury" editions of family boardgames, Dunhill released a custom edition of Cluedo designed by British game maker Geoffrey Parker. The game consisted of a hand-inlaid leather clad box, with Sterling silver playing pieces. The design won a British Interior Design Association award in 2008.
• Clue – The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror (2007) This Disney Theme Park Edition is based on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. Players try to discover who disappeared, where, and with which prop. The details, of the characters, props, and rooms draw from the scenes depicted in the Tower of Terror attraction. This version also contains Hidden Mickeys much like the Haunted Mansion version.
• Clue Suspect Card Game (2010) Not to be confused with the solitaire style deduction game Clue Suspects (see next entry) - Players use a hand of cards to determine the suspect, the weapon and the location of the crime. First published by Hasbro in the US and currently being produced by Winning Moves.
• Clue Suspects (2007) A single-player logic puzzle version of the game developed by Winning Moves. Players are given a set of clues and must deduce the location of the murder and the murderer. This is a unique game concept licensed by Hasbro, first released by Wnning Moves.
• Clue: Harry Potter Edition (2008), also released as Cluedo: Harry Potter Edition, involves a student disappearing from the school. Players use the characters Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Luna or Neville to find how, when and what spell was used to attack the student. This variant, while loosely based on the reinvention makeover, is a major departure from traditional gameplay and constitutes a spin-off in its own right, as it includes along with the standard complement of equipment, Help cards, Dark cards, Mystery cards, house point tokens (the loss of which can eliminate a player from a game), and a variable configuration game board which changes during the course of play.
• Clue: The Card Game - Mystery at Sea (2009) A second card game from Winning Moves, this one imagines the suspects on a luxury yacht. Utilizing a small playing board, players use "Action" cards to solve the crime. Notable for not only the setting at sea, but the introduction of Mr. Boddy as a potential suspect. Players actually determine which of the seven characters is to be the victim prior to play.
• Clue: 24 Edition (2009) has players attempt to find out which character is about to launch one of nine attacks (weapons) from within CTU (based on Discover The Secrets rules).
• Clue: The Office Edition (2009) Players at the Dunder Mifflin office are instructed by their boss Michael Scott to find out who "killed" HR rep Toby Flenderson (based on Discover The Secrets rules).
• Clue: Seinfeld Collector's Edition (2009) has players attempt to determine who bonked Newman on the head and hid his scandalous tabloid exposing the suspects' secrets (based on Discover The Secrets rules).
• Clue: Juicy Couture (2009) was produced as part of USAopoly custom corporate games service for US clothing designer Juicy Couture. Players take on the role of one of six characters as they attempt to determine who stole what couture item in the fashion line was stolen, who took it, and where the item is hidden before the fashion show begins the next day (based on Discover The Secrets rules).
• Clue: The Classic Edition. (2010) Also known as "Clue: Classic". Another standard edition produced by Winning Moves, combines design elements from its Limited Gift Edition and its 1949 re-issue edition, to produce a new traditional edition of the game using the original 6 suspects, weapons and 9 rooms – the first of its kind released since the introduction of the Discover The Secrets spin-off game in 2008.
• Clue: Family Guy Collector's Edition (2010) has players attempt to determine who killed the Giant Chicken (based on Discover The Secrets rules).
• Clue Bookshelf Board Game (2010) A faux leather-bound bookshelf edition based on the traditional game format. Released by Frontgate in a limited and numbered distribution, this edition is notable as the first re-release of an enhanced 1986 Parker Brothers edition, and the first re-issue that was not based on either the 1949 or 1963 editions.
• Clue Library Classic Book (2011) yet another faux leather bookshelf edition, as part of a classic games collection by Winning Solutions, this edition marks a re-issue of the traditional 1949 design.
• Giant Clue Deluxe Wood Edition (2011) released as part of Winning Solutions "Giant" game series, this game is notable as the largest traditional Clue edition, measuring 24" square. Based on the Franklin Mint artwork, this re-issue flattens the board to a typical 2D presentation, but offers moveable gold-tone centerpiece sculptures for each room., as well as deluxe gold-tone playing tokens. This same year they also re-issued the smaller traditional 3D version first sold by Restoration Hardware.
• Clue Jr SpongeBob SquarePants Edition (2011): A tie-in with the Nickelodeon show, SpongeBob SquarePants and loosely based on the Season 4 episode "Krusty Towers," this version is based on Cluedo Junior: The Case of The Missing chocolate Cake rules. In this version of the game, the players help discover who stole SpongeBob's jellyfish net.
• Cluedo: Sherlock Edition (2012) instructs players to find out who killed Moriarty.
• Cluedo: London Edition (2012) The first of several regionalized editions planned by Winning Moves. Using locations around London, players must determine which prominent citizens (such as the Mayor and a Therapist), committed murder.
• Cluedo: Edinburgh Edition (2013) In a public vote Edinburgh beat out Dublin, Glasgow and Manchester to become the next regional Cluedo game. Apart from featuring Edinburgh locations it also includes new Edinburgh themed suspects such as Alec Mustard, Mrs Morningside-Peacock, Kathleen White, Professor Emmett Plum, Gillespie Green and Poppy Scarlett. The first character Alec Mustard (who in marketing was described as a corrupt politician) was remarked to be similar to First Minister at the games release Alex Salmond.
• Clue: Big Bang Theory Edition: A tie-in with the CBS show, The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper must solve which of his friends betrayed him, where they did it and how.
• Clue: Supernatural Edition: From the TV show, Supernatural, including Supernatural characters, weapons, and places.
• Clue: Doctor Who Edition: (2015) From the British TV show, Doctor Who. Places your favorite characters on a search through the Universe to rescue The Doctor. Playing as his closest friends and allies, players must reveal who amongst them the Daleks conditioned and mind-controlled to mislead the Doctor, what powerful weapon was used in the crime, and where The Doctor has been taken in the kidnapping, thereby saving him from the Daleks!
• Clue: Star Wars Edition (2016) takes place aboard the Death Star during the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Each player chooses one of the Rebel characters (Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, C-3PO, or R2-D2) and must deduce which planet the Death Star will destroy next, which room holds the Death Star plans, and which vehicle will allow them to escape. The game is played on a 3D cardboard map that represents the interior of the Death Star.
• Clue: Alien vs. Predator (2016) Based on the 2004 science fiction film Alien vs. Predator. Players represent Predator comrades who must capture the Alien Queen.
• Clue: The Golden Girls (2017). The game centers around who ate the cheesecake (Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, Sophia, Stan, or Miles), what clue did they leave (includes items such as Sophia's purse), and which room in the house did they do it in.
• Clue: The Legend of Zelda: Based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game series, and it is less of a whodunit and more of a "who will do it". Each player must fulfill an ancient prophecy and discover which of the six heroes (Link, Impa, Nabooru, Zelda, Rauru, and Darunia) has the power to defeat Ganondorf, with what weapon (Master Sword, Fairy Bow, Megaton Hammer, Boomerang, Hookshot, and Bombchu) they will need to do it, and where (Lost Woods, Sacred Forest Meadow, Lake Hylia, Kokiri Forest, Kakariko Village, Death Mountain, Gerudo Fortress, Gerudo Valley, and Zelda's Domain) the final battle will take place.
• Clue: What Happened Last Night? Lost In Vegas (2018): The Hangover-analogous parody version revolving around players trying to locate their missing friend after a wild night of carousing in Las Vegas by trying to figure out who was the last person to see him, where they last saw him, and what they were doing at the time before their flight back home leaves.