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Clue

Clue is a full-motion video adaptation of the popular board game of the same name. It is an amalgamation of two earlier CD-i titles where (up to six) players take turns investigating a mansion where a murder…

31 December 1996

Clue is a point-and-click developed by 3T Productions, released 31 December 1996 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Clue is

Clue is a point-and-click game developed by 3T Productions and released in 1996. It was published by Hasbro Interactive. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Clue is a full-motion video adaptation of the popular board game of the same name. It is an amalgamation of two earlier CD-i titles where (up to six) players take turns investigating a mansion where a murder happened, uncovering clues and evidence to reveal the assassin. There are three storylines with four difficulty levels, each with a unique solution making it altogether twelve different mysteries: Deadly Patent (from Clue), The Road to Damascus and Blackmail (both from Clue 2: The Mysteries Continue).
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are mystery. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 6 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Clue series

Clue is the third of 6 entries we hold in the Clue series. It arrived 2 years after Clue. The next entry was Clue/Cluedo: Classic in 2017.

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What it launched against

Clue launched on 31 December 1996, within three weeks of Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8 and Money Puzzle Exchanger.

Released around the same time: Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8, Money Puzzle Exchanger.

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Quick answers

Clue — frequently asked questions

When did Clue come out?
Clue was released on 31 December 1996 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Clue have multiplayer?
Yes. Clue supports multiplayer.

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