List of Cluedo characters

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List of Cluedo characters

Cluedo (known as Clue in North America) is a popular murder mystery board game originally published by Waddingtons in the United Kingdom in 1949. The game was devised by Anthony E. Pratt. The object of the game is to determine who murdered the game's victim, where the crime took place, and which weapon was used. The following is a list of characters from the game.

Main Characters

The original game included six characters:

• Colonel Mustard: A dignified, dapper, and dangerous military man.
• Miss Scarlett: A femme fatale with a mysterious past.
• Mrs. White: The housekeeper, often depicted as a maid or cook.
• Reverend Green (Mr. Green in North America): A clergyman with a dark side.
• Mrs. Peacock: A socialite with a penchant for gossip.
• Professor Plum: An intellectual with a questionable reputation.

Additional Characters

Over the years, additional characters have been introduced in various editions of the game:

• Madame Rose: A psychic who claims to have visions of the future.
• Sergeant Gray: A police officer with a keen eye for detail.
• Monsieur Brunette: A shady art dealer.
• Miss Peach: A Southern belle with a sweet demeanor.
• Dr. Orchid: A scientist and adopted daughter of Dr. Black (Mr. Boddy in North America).

Victim

• Dr. Black (known as Mr. Boddy in North America): The victim of the murder, whose death players must solve.

Weapons

The game includes several potential murder weapons:

• Candlestick
• Dagger
• Lead Pipe
• Revolver
• Rope
• Wrench

Rooms

The murder can take place in any of the following rooms:

• Kitchen
• Ballroom
• Conservatory
• Dining Room
• Cellar
• Billiard Room
• Library
• Lounge
• Hall
• Study

Variations

Various editions of the game have introduced new characters, weapons, and rooms, as well as different themes and settings. Some notable variations include:

• Clue Master Detective
• Clue FX
• Clue Mysteries
• Clue: Discover the Secrets
• Clue: The Classic Mystery Game

In Other Media

The characters from Cluedo have appeared in various other media, including:

• Clue (1985 film)
• Clue (2011 miniseries)
• Clue (musical)

See Also

• List of board games
• Murder mystery game
• Whodunit

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