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anonttcer
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"Clue" Board game getting a make over
This kind of made me sad.
I used to LOVE Clue as a kid... and it's like a nostalgic thing.
Messing with my childhood! 
Goodbye, professor. Farewell, colonel.
Toy maker Hasbro Inc. 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.
The six characters' last names remain the same, but their first names and bios have been updated. For example, Miss Scarlet is now Kasandra Scarlet, a famous actress often featured in tabloids. And Mr. Green is now Jacob Green, an African-American "with all the ins."
Colonel Mustard is now Jack Mustard, a former football player. The professor? Now Victor Plum, a billionaire video game designer.
Each character — rounded out by Eleanor Peacock and Diane White — also now has a special power that could help players discover clues more quickly. New “intrigue” and “clock” cards add clues and can eliminate players in the latest version of the game.
Hasbro has also lengthened the weapons list from six to nine. The candlestick, knife and rope remain, but now weapons choices include a dumbbell, trophy or poison. The lead pipe, revolver and wrench are no longer part of the game.
Meanwhile, new rooms include a theater, spa and guest house nearby.
Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro has previously updated Clue — first created in 1949 — with an express version and a Simpsons version, but the new incarnation will be a replacement for the original version of Clue currently on store shelves.
It will be available nationwide beginning in the fall, for about $15.99.
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
Ooooooh, NOT cool! That game is a CLASSIC and it would not hurt kids to play the classic games like their parents did. Not everything has to be modernized.
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| Posted 8/19/08 12:19 PM |
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JennZ
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
Just can't leave anything alone.
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| Posted 8/19/08 12:19 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
Posted by JennZ
Just can't leave anything alone.
It's like everything has to be all tabloids and pop culture...
I'm surprised they aren't making like Heidi and Spencer characters. And giving all the women boob jobs...
I miss the good old days when life was simple!!
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| Posted 8/19/08 12:23 PM |
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Shelly
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
Ooooooh, NOT cool! That game is a CLASSIC and it would not hurt kids to play the classic games like their parents did. Not everything has to be modernized.
ITA!!
I guess the sales of boardgames has sunk since videogames and they are trying to reach a new market.
But I hope they still sell the old ones.
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| Posted 8/19/08 12:23 PM |
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isabelle2137
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
that makes me half mad half sad.
sigh.
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| Posted 8/19/08 12:43 PM |
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Christine
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
I guess we should all go get the last sets with Ms. Scarlet killing Colonel Mustard in the Library with the revolver. 
I can see putting out a more contemporary version - I just wish they weren't replacing the original.
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| Posted 8/19/08 12:46 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
Ohhh that stinks!!
We have Clue and we play it all the time! DS is starting to get pretty good at it.
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| Posted 8/19/08 12:54 PM |
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
Colonel Mustard was my favorite! I used to love this game. Why do they have to change things!!?
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| Posted 8/19/08 1:14 PM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
If it's not broke don't fix it
what's next chutes and ladders getting a make over
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| Posted 8/19/08 1:20 PM |
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dbleplay17
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
dumb
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| Posted 8/19/08 1:45 PM |
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LINewbie
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
 I hate how they have to update everything!!!
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| Posted 8/19/08 3:31 PM |
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SoinLove
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
Aw
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| Posted 8/19/08 3:49 PM |
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cindy104
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Re: "Clue" Board game getting a make over
Posted by LINewbie
I hate how they have to update everything!!!
meeee too
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| Posted 8/19/08 4:07 PM |
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