The Basics:
Clue, published in 1949 by Parker Brothers, was designed by Anthony Pratt. The British version is known as Cluedo.
Why Clue / Cluedo is Part of the Games Timeline:
Clue is the first widely popular mystery-themed game and has inspired many other deduction games.
Here are the other games I believe are the most culturally and historically significant games published since 1800.
More About Clue / Cluedo:
In Clue, or Cludeo as it's known in England, players attempt to solve a mystery: Who killed Mr. Boddy? They move from room to room in a mansion, narrowing down their list of suspects, locations, and murder weapons. When a player correctly solves the crime, the game ends.
