cluedolike

cluedolike is a term used to describe games that are inspired by or share similarities with the classic board game Clue. These games typically revolve around a murder mystery where players take on the roles of suspects and detectives. The core gameplay loop involves players gathering information, making deductions, and ultimately trying to identify the murderer, the murder weapon, and the location of the crime.

In cluedolike games, players often move around a game board representing different rooms or locations. During their turn, a player might make a suggestion, naming a suspect, a weapon, and a location. Other players then reveal cards from their hand to disprove the suggestion if they have one of the named items. This process of elimination is crucial to solving the mystery.

The objective is to be the first player to correctly deduce all three elements of the murder. Failing to do so by making an incorrect accusation can result in a player being eliminated from the game, although some variations allow players to continue gathering information without making further accusations. While the original Clue game has a specific set of characters, weapons, and rooms, cluedolike games can feature a wide variety of themes and settings, from historical mysteries to fantastical scenarios. The common thread is the deduction and elimination mechanics used to solve a central puzzle.