''Clue VCR Mystery Game'' is a 1985
murder mystery VCR game based on the board game ''
Clue
Clue may refer to:
* Clue (information) – a piece of information bringing someone closer to a conclusion.
People with the name
* DJ Clue (born 1975), mixtape DJ
* Fredy Clue (born 1994 or 1995), Swedish artist and musician
* Oliver Clue
* ...
'', known as ''Cluedo'' in the UK.
Plot and gameplay
The game uses a 60-minute videotape of live-action scenes divided into three chapters, with 18 individual games, three sets of clue cards, 18 investigation cards, and ten suspect cards. The four new suspects Monsieur Brunette, Madam Rose, Sgt. Gray, and Miss Peach would later appear in the 1988 board game ''
Clue Master Detective''.
Sequel
The sequel ''Clue II: Murder In Disguise VCR Game'' was released in 1987 with the principal cast reprising their roles.
Critical reception and legacy
The German localisation was cited by as a potential learning supplement for students.
In a 21st century retrospective, ''Clue VCR Mystery Game'' was recognized as "a new way to play a familiar game
hat
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also ushered in a new type of gaming altogether".
The 2013 documentary ''Who Did It? The Clue VCR Game'' was directed by Tim Labonte and Frank Durant.
Reviews
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Jeux & Stratégie'' #52
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Games
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'' #68
*1985 Games 100
References
Cluedo
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