Google
 
Toy Manor Tag Cloud
board game  clue  dvd games  games  mystery  
 Location:  Home:: Games :: 8 to 11 Years :: Clue DVD Game  

Clue DVD Game

Clue DVD Game

enlarge enlarge 

Other Views:
Brand: Hasbro
Category: Toy

List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $24.99
You Save: $5.00 (17%)



New (9) Collectible (2) from $18.55

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 31 reviews
Sales Rank: 3546

Batteries Included: No
Age: 10 - 99 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 2.7 x 10.6 x 15.9

MPN: 042789
Model: 42789
UPC: 653569116707
EAN: 0653569116707
ASIN: B000B4SPX4

Release Date: August 9, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • DVD-enhanced board game of deduction
  • Figure out which of Mr. Boddy's guests has stolen an object from him
  • Animated butler and inspector characters prompt players with questions and dole out clues
  • Special decoder lens helps keep things fun and fair
  • Comes with 10 unique cases plus a general randomized game

Similar Items:

  • Clue
  • Deal or No Deal DVD Game
  • Monopoly Here & Now Limited Edition
  • High School Musical 2 (Extended Edition)
  • Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? DVD Game

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Step out of your living room and into the mystery. Scotland Yard needs your help to crack 12 challenging interactive crimes, such as "The Monte Carlo Affair." Find out who, what, where and when the crimes took place. Investigate all your favorite suspects, plus four others, and more crime scenes. Collect "virtual evidence" as you go, and use the DVD to make secret accusations.

Game includes game board, tons of game pieces including character figures, and one DVD. There's even a bonus game for more mystery-solving excitement. For 2 to 8 players.



Amazon.com Review
Clue has been a fiendishly clever board game for almost 60 years, and this DVD edition adds a whole new level of enjoyment to the deductive fun. Experienced Clue-doers will recognize the floor plan layout of the game board, as well as the cards and character pieces. What they might not recognize this time is the crime: The game's central intrigue has been downgraded from murder to a more family-friendly larceny. It's up to players to figure out which of Mr. Boddy's guests is the thief, which item was stolen, as well as the time and location of the theft. The enclosed DVD serves as game master, with animated butler and inspector characters prompting you with questions and/or doling out clues. It may seem like a gimmick at first, but there are several smart ways in which the DVD makes set-up a snap and games both fair and interesting.

Aside from the bells and whistles, this is Clue. The object of the game is to gather clues without giving away too much information to the other players. Once you feel you've adequately sussed out the case, you can test your theory in secrecy through the DVD menu and the special decoder lens. If you're correct, you'll get a satisfying detective show round-up of how all the clues work together to eliminate all of the other possibilities. If you're wrong, you're going to have to show some of your info to the other players. There are ten different mysteries built into the game plus a general game that is more like the traditional Clue board game. It comes with game cards, decoder magnifying glass, DVD disc, game board, four plastic locks, case file envelope, and 10 suspect pawns. --Porter B. Hall




Customer Reviews:   Read 26 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Excellent Game   October 2, 2008
Holly L. Njus (IA)
This is a wonderful game. It really enhances the old fashion way of playing the game. Much more fun and enjoyable. My entire family likes to play this version much better. The DVD is great & the graphics are wonderful. The only bad thing like the original game is that you still need a minimum of 2 players.


5 out of 5 stars Great Game!   September 30, 2008
M (Lake Stevens, WA)
This version of Clue is a bit more complicated than the original version. We were somewhat confused at first, but by the end of our first case we got the hang of it. The key is to LISTEN to everything the butler says... it all pieces together in the end. Super fun!!!


1 out of 5 stars Good Idea Poorly Executed   September 15, 2008
J. Brooks
Really...not a bad idea. We went to the store to buy the regular Clue, but this sounded so clever that we dropped $30 to try it out.

Two issues that prevented us initially from being able to play, and will prevent us from enjoying it in the future:

First of all, as mentioned in some of these reviews, the instructions are poorly written. One is led to believe that 1. you HAVE to do two things on each turn, and that 2. all of the possible things you can do are on the DVD menu, and 3. the DVD keeps up with gameplay, like an extension of the board (hint: the DVD is more like a space on the board, like a Chance card in Monopoly--you don't use it unless you need it). After running through several iterations of the game, we never made it past two turns apiece before running out of cards, as we thought we HAD to take a secret passage or make an accusation. It wasn't until we boxed it up for the night in frustration that I jumped on the Googles and discovered that the list of things you CAN do doesn't correlate with the list of things on the DVD menu. Also, it wasn't clear if the characters not on the board could be suspects or not (the answer is yes). So, problem solved until next time we play, yes? No...

The second major issue is that of the four people playing, two of them could see the "secret" letter without the magnifying glass. By the end of the night, a third person could make out 80% of the clues without the magnifying glass. That just completely spoiled what had already turned out to be a poorly executed concept of what could have been a great game.



2 out of 5 stars Disappointed   September 6, 2008
Wonder Woman (TX, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

My father had trouble finding the traditional Clue version for my daughter so he bought this one. Unfortunately, we will need to get rid of this one, as the documentation is so poor that we ended up showing each other our cards just to get the solution after many attempts to make this game work for us. Such a bummer, but I could never recommend this version, even though the DVD itself is well done, because the documentation was poor and seems aimless. Maybe if you throw away the board and really work at making the DVD make sense with the cards, you might get some play time out of it, but I'll leave that for someone at the thrift store to figure out.


5 out of 5 stars CLUE, te best family game ever!   July 13, 2008
Bryand Perezespisa Veras (DR)
fun, smart, and great for the hole family... i love clue since i can remember and im sure you'll love it!

Google Search
Google
 
   
Toy Reviews From about.com
About.com Toys

Unique Toys of 2008
During the course of the year, I come across lots of toys. Many of the toys are mainstream toys which usually are fairly predictable. Sometimes a toy comes along which...

Best Plush Toys of 2008
Plush toys are well loved by kids of almost all ages. Babies have their favorite plush toys and so do teenagers. The Best Plush Toy list of 2008 includes toy...

Best Boys' Toys of 2008
This year there's a HUGE variety of toys to choose from for boys. The success of movies like Incredible Hulk, Indiana Jones, Speed Racer have led to the increase in...

Best Activity Toys of The Year
Activity toys are a must have for every child. Kids are happy when they're occupied and one of the best ways to do this is to keep them engaged in...

The Best Dolls of 2008
Dolls, dolls dolls, everywhere. No matter how technologically advanced the world gets, the magic of dolls will always remain alive in the imagination of little girls. Whether its playing house,...

You Recently Viewed
Store Aisles
All Toys
Toys By Age
Action Figures & Accessories
Activities & Amusements
Arts & Crafts
Baby Toys
Bikes, Skates, Ride Ons
Building sets
Dolls & Accessories
Electronics for Kids
Furniture for Kids
Games
Learning & Education
Preschool
Puzzles
Role Play & Dress Up
Toy Software
Sports & Outdoor Play
Stuffed Animals
Toy and Hobby Magazines
Toy Figures & Playsets
Die Cast Vehicles
Video Games (PC/MAC/Console)
Kids & Family DVD's
Toys for Pets
Information Links
Customer Support
Secure Checkout
Site Feedback
Privacy Statement
About Us
Recent CPSC Toy Recalls
Toy Recalls From CPSC
US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls

Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint...
Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

JCPenney Recalls Arizona Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard
The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.

ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.

Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green M...
The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusive...
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.

Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.

Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due t...
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteri...
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.

Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Inju...
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks.

JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Pai...
Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.