Clue. Cluedo. That Game That Starts Fights On Family Holidays. Whatever you call it, the delightful murder mystery game is iconic all over the world, having been released, in various languages and styles, in over 30 countries. Its commitment to style and its fun, sleuthing format have made it perfect for spin-off TV shows, video games, plays and even a film. The enduring popularity of Clue(do) is partly due to its versatility. Every game starts with the murder of Dr. Black/Mr. Boddy (depending on the edition), a mansion crowded with suspects and six possible murder weapons. There are 324 gameplay possibilities and the use of dice means that, not matter how good your strategy, a win is never guaranteed. There are Clue societies and fan-sites all over the internet, speaking to its enduring popularity in a market flooded with more modern or complex games. But even if you've spent hours of your life with Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs Peacock, Reverend Green, Colonel Mustard and Mrs. White, there are still a few areas of the Conservatory left to explore.
20. It Started Out With A Different Name
When English inventor Anthony E. Pratt first devised the game, he called it Murder! Despite this being a pretty accurate name for it, the Waddingtons' executive who purchased the rights decided to change it to something a little more palatable.
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