Clue: Limited Gift Edition (1997)

About this game

This version of Clue was the first limited edition, released by Winning Moves in 1997. It came in a tin box with appropriate holders for its other contents, which included Pawns and a Die, Cards, Murder Envelope, Weapons, Notepads and Notepad Holders. Each board was individually numbered and contained many special features unique to this edition. Among them were a laminated board and laminated cards, along with taller wooden pawns than usual with brass bases and solid brass weapons. Included in the weapons was the Poison Chalice, a special edition enhancement to the game. The Notepad Holders are also unique to this edition, though the 50th anniversary edition creates a similar design incorporated into an invitation.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.9/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.