Clue (2023 edition)

This article is about the 2023 edition of the board game. For 2023 video game, see Clue (2023 video game).

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The **2023 edition** of *Clue* was released on January 1, 2023. The 2023 edition takes a more modern approach of the original board game and completely reimagines the original game, featuring new titles for the characters, new designs of the weapons and rooms and a brand new storyline.

## Product description

> "Who killed Boddy Black? Solve the mystery in this suspenseful Clue board game! When 6 guests arrive at Boden Black’s mansion, none are certain what to expect. But when their host turns up dead after revealing a sinister blackmail scheme, the pressure is on. Race against the other players to crack the case by gathering clues and narrowing down choices. Each player tracks their clues in a detective notepad and eliminates information to sleuth out who killed Mr. Black, where in the mansion they did it, and what weapon was used. Roll a magnifying glass icon? Draw a Clue card to add to the intrigue! A player might open a new secret passage or get to name a weapon they want revealed. Be the first to make the correct accusation and win the game! This Clue murder mystery game is beautifully reimagined with a dazzling cast of characters, luxurious setting, and fresh storyline. It's a fun game for families, friends, mystery fans, and kids ages 8 and up!"
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> * THE CLUE GAME, REIMAGINED: This Clue game combines classic Clue gameplay with richly reimagined takes on the original murder mystery storyline, intriguing cast of characters, and glamorous Tudor Mansion
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> * SOLVE THE MYSTERY: Who killed Boddy Black? Collect clues and race to be the first to figure out who committed the murder, where in the mansion they did it, and what weapon was used
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> * 6 SUSPECTS, 1 MURDER: Play as Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mayor Green, Chef White, Solicitor Peacock, or Professor Plum. Discover their fascinating backstories – and try to uncover their secrets
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> * ELEVATED GAME COMPONENTS: Includes 6 textured, gold-plated zinc tokens representing the weapons; sculpted character movers; and a beautifully detailed illustrated gameboard and Clue cards
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> * UNLOCK SECRETS WITH CLUE CARDS: In a game where every character has something to hide, Clue cards help uncover clues faster to speed up the sleuthing! What card will an opponent be forced to reveal?
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> * FUN FAMILY GAME: Players can immerse themselves in the Clue story again and again. Just right for game night, this mystery game is a great board game for families and kids ages 8 and up
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- Official product description, Amazon.com

## Contents

* Gameboard
* 6 character tokens
* 6 weapon tokens
* 50 cards (6 character cards, 6 weapon cards, 9 room cards, and 29 Clue cards)
* Solve envelope
* Notepad
* 2 dice
* Game guide

## Story

> "Six carefully chosen guests arrive at Boden "Boddy" Black's family home, Tudor Mansion, after receiving a mysterious invitation. Over dinner, Black announces his plans to build an extravagantly over-the-top, luxury hotel -- right over a beloved public park. Everyone objects, but then Black reveals that he has the perfect blackmail to force each one of them into helping him. If they don't, their secrets will be revealed. Shortly after, Black excuses himself and the guests disperse to digest the news, A scream rings out and the guests discover Black, murdered."
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- "The Night of the Murder", Game manual

## Characters

### The victim

The victim of the game is Mr. Boden "Boddy" Black, the heir of the wealthy and influential Black family, who has recently been involved with controversy over his plans to build his luxe hotel over the city's public park. He invited six of the city's luminaries to his historic family home, Tudor Mansion, to a private dinner party. There, Black reveals a dastardly blackmail scheme: if they refuse to help him with the hotel, he'll expose their secrets to the world. Afterwards, Black dismisses himself and his guests dispersed. Later on, the guests discover Black dead, the victim of murder.

### Suspects

The following are suspects in the murder of Boddy Black:

* Miss Scarlett: A socialite, at first glance. A sharply intelligent investigative journalist, in reality. Writing under the nom de plume of 'Cyan', she's landed mobsters in jail and taken down hometown heroes. No one is safe from her pen because no one knows who she is. Except Boddy Black, who just happens to need a glowing review of his new hotel.

* Colonel Mustard: A decorated war hero, full of stories of past battles and narrow escapes. He's a man of action, with the experience to back it up. His credibility as a respected military member means he could easily sway public opinion in Black's favor -- especially if it means no one ever finds out he wasn't actually in the battle for which was awarded his most prestigious medal.

* Mayor Green: The lovable Mayor of Hue County who always has a kind word to spare. He's up for re-election and not worried in the slightest---even his opponents struggle to dislike him. His squeaky-clean record has only one tarnish: a campaign saving donation from a major crime family. Black has assured him that nobody needs to find out... as long as he helps rezone the park where Black plans to build his hotel.

* Solicitor Peacock: A tenacious attorney who knows exactly how to command a room, court or otherwise. Her success has provided her significant status and she's not shy about flaunting it. Black knows nothing is off-limits when it comes to getting her verdict--even tampering with witnesses; a fact he is happy to reveal if she refuses to represent him in his hotel dealings.

* Professor Plum: A professor of antiquities with an uncanny perceptive eye. his incredible attention to detail aids him identifying counterfeits, and occasionally creating them. Only Black knows about his most convincing forgery: Plum's PhD, which hangs proudly above the desk. With the right incentive, the professor could likely fabricate anything--even a land deed proving Black has claim to the park he plans to build his hotel on.

* Chef White: An up-and-coming chef full of youthful ambition and fresh ideas. She's been running Black's kitchen for years, but finds his uninspired menu creatively stifling and dreams of opening a restaurant of her own. Her plan relies on talent, persistence... and the money she's been skimming from Boddy Black, which he's known about all along. She has two choices; thanklessly run Black's drab hotel restaurant, or face charges.

Each suspect is represented by colored plastic character tokens.

## Weapons

One of the following weapons was used to commit the murder:

* Candlestick
* Dagger
* Lead Pipe
* Revolver
* Rope
* Wrench

The weapons designs and tokens are given completely new designs.

## Locations

The murder took place one of the nine rooms of the historic Tudor Mansion, Black's family home:

* Hall
* Lounge
* Dining Room
* Kitchen
* Ballroom
* Conservatory
* Billiard Room
* Library
* Study

## Changes and additions

* A new storyline is featured in the game.
* Some of the characters names and titles have been changed.
	+ The victim, Boden "Boddy" Black, is based of Mr. Boddy and Dr. Black.
	+ Mrs. White becomes Chef White.
	+ Mr. Green/Reverend Green is now Mayor Green.
	+ Mrs. Peacock is now Solicitor Peacock.
* The weapon tokens have been given new designs.
	+ The Rope is shown to be a curtain tassel tieback rope.
	+ The Revolver is modelled after a Colt 1849.
	+ The Dagger is modeled off from an actual German Romantic dagger.
* Some of the doors of the rooms have either been moved or completely removed.
* In the rules, instead of Miss Scarlett's player going first, it whoever has the highest roll.

## Points on interests

* The setting of Clue 2023 is Hue County, a fictional region somewhere in the United States.
* The weapons can be seen in some of the rooms of Tudor Mansion:
	+ There is a missing candlestick above the fireplace in the Dining Room.
	+ A toolbox is next to the Kitchen sink, but the wrench is notably missing.
	+ One of the Ballroom curtains is missing its rope tieback.
	+ The Lead Pipe is seen on the floor in the Conservatory.
	+ The Revolver is missing from its display stand above the fireplace in the Billiard Room.
	+ The Dagger's scabbard is on the desk in the Study.
* On the box insert, Black's journal has little notes on each of his guests:

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> *Scarlett - Seen leaving an event Cyan reported on...eight times.*
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> *Mustard - Missing records from THE battle.*
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> *Peacock - Phone records of leading calls with key witness.*
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> *Plum - Coin forgery isn't his forte, should stick to documents.*
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> *White - Kitchen books not adding up.*
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> *Green - Who funded his last campaign and why was it anonymous.*
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