While you are explaining the game to the youth, the suspects can move to their respective locations. Give each group a map, a list of instructions, and an answer sheet to help them track clues (This is similar to the paper given with the board game.).Ĭlick here for a printable, editable copy of the Clue Rules.Ĭlick here for a printable, editable copy of the Answer Sheet. Setting Up & Teaching The Gameĭivide youth into groups of 4-5. Or, the Colonel could just yell orders all the time. White/the maid could speak in a French accent and have a hard time understanding English. They can make up stories and have fun with it! For example, Mrs. Give one remaining card from each stack to each suspect. Whatever they have on their cards, means that person, place, or thing was not involved in the murder. That is all they know. So when the youth ask a question, all the suspect can tell them is, “I know the lead pipe was not involved because I saw it somewhere.” This is the opportunity for your suspects to be creative. Do not look at the three cards and do not show them to anyone place these three cards in the secret envelope. You will pick one card from each stack (one suspect, one weapon, one location). To begin the game, divide the cards into three stacks. You will need to write out your locations, suspects, and weapons on small cards. This map will be used to mark the locations of the suspects. Many churches already have such an image available. Once you have decided on all of your locations, you will need to create a map, which can be simple and hand-drawn or created on a computer. Consider outdoor spaces, if the weather allows. You can use rooms such as the kitchen, library, classroom, and sanctuary. You will need a location for each suspect. If you use the typical six suspects, then you will need six locations in the church. For instance, is there someone who might be an actual professor/teacher and might make a great Professor Plum? The more an adult is willing to play the part, the better the event will be. Have suspects dress up and be creative! You’ll need one additional adult to stay at a home base location so youth can bring their answers to that location when they think they’ve solved the mystery. You will need to find an adult to fill each role. Depending on the size of your group and space, you can have the basic list of six suspects or you can add more. Some newer versions have an added cast of characters outside of the usual suspects. To get started, you will need the actual Clue board game. There is space for this activity to mirror the mystery board game and to adjust to the needs of your group, all with the same objective of intergenerational relationship building, team building, and fun! Planning A Live Clue Night You could adjust further for a unit on saints characters could be assigned as saints and the hidden objects could be associated relics or symbols. This activity could instead be a hunt for a stolen treasure the “weapons” could be hidden objects, such as a famous painting, crown jewels, or gold. While the classic board game Clue is a murder mystery, you could change the theme and still reap the benefits of this great activity. Do you know the classic detective board game? We play it in person! This is an awesome activity which allows youth to interact with adults from the church, to think critically, and to build relationships. One of these special events is a LIVE CLUE Night. The lead pipe, revolver and wrench are no longer part of the game.I love doing fun and creative events with my youth group. The candlestick, knife and rope remain, but now weapons choices include a dumbbell, trophy or poison. Hasbro has also lengthened the weapons list from six to nine. New “intrigue” and “clock” cards add clues and can eliminate players in the latest version of the game. The professor? Now Victor Plum, a billionaire video game designer.Įach character – rounded out by Eleanor Peacock and Diane White – also now has a special power that could help players discover clues more quickly. Green is now Jacob Green, an African-American “with all the ins.”Ĭolonel Mustard is now Jack Mustard, a former football player.
For example, Miss Scarlet is now Kasandra Scarlet, a famous actress often featured in tabloids. The six characters’ last names remain the same, but their first names and bios have been updated. has updated its classic Clue game for today’s tabloid culture to include younger characters, more weapons and new rooms including a spa and guest house.
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