The classic board game Clue is getting a makeover. Sure, there’s been lots of variations of it over the years; among them Simpsons Clue, Disney’s Haunted Mansion Clue, Dvd Clue, and Clue Jr. But now they are giving the game a more modern look by changing characters, weapons, and rooms. Here are some of the changes:
– Colonel Mustard is now Jack Mustard, a former football player
– Professor Plum is now Victor Plum, a billionaire video game designer
– Mr. Green is now Jacob Green, an African-American
– New Rooms: theater, spa and guest house
– Weapons: Hasbro replaced the lead pipe, revolver and wrench with a dumbbell, trophy and poison
– Each of the characters has a special sleuthing power
Hmm, I’m not so sure about this. I tend to like things the way they are. I’ve played both versions of a few board games that have been modernized, like Pay Day and Life, and I strongly prefer the original versions. I guess we’ll have to see, although it will probably be a long time before I try the new Clue because I buy my games at the thrift store. The only way the new Clue will get to the thrift store super quick is if it really stinks!
Of course, we have the updated Monopoly with increased property prices (still as dull as the original versions). I often wondered when Clue was going to get a makeover.