Description
Parker Brothers Mystery Game by Hasbro, Solve The Crime 3-4 Players Ages 8+
Hasbro
released this "ultimate 'Mystery Game'" under the Parker Brothers brand
label. It is a murder/mystery game which plays with virtually identical
mechanics to Clue, with some notable exceptions. Box may have some shelf wear. Brand-New and Sealed Game. The object is to deduce who committed the murder of an unnamed
victim, with what weapon and in what room. There are 6 possible
suspects: Madame Rubie, General Umber, Mrs. Azul, Mr. Pine, Sir Use, and
Dr. Rose; 6 possible weapons: Cast Iron Pan, Golf Club, Butcher Knife,
Revolver, Wrench, and Hammer; and 9 possible rooms: Entrance, Game Room,
Spare Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Garden Room, Theatre Room, Sitting Room,
Dining Room, and Kitchen. Cards representing these elements are
shuffled separately, with three randomly drawn from each category and
placed in the center of the playing board, with the rest dealt to the
participating players. Three to four players take on the role of detective and roll a single
die to move around the board via a delineated path, moving separate
suspect tokens and weapon tokens into the rooms as they make
suggestions. The player to the left must reveal any cards they may be
holding to disprove the suggestion, until all players have passed. The game itself measures 10.5" square, with miniature playing cards,
and "token" cards representing the 6 suspects and weapons. Four player
pawns are included in Red, Orange, Blue and Green. Thought there are
substantial similarities to Clue, there are some notable rule
differences: the corner rooms no longer provide a "secret passage" to
the opposite room in lieu of a move; and players may now land on the
same space occupied by another player.
