For the 70th anniversary of the board game Clue, Hasbro is giving the iconic whodunnit game a fresh new look—marking the first time that the mansion is undergoing a renovation since the game's original release in 1949. For this project, Hasbro teamed up with design site Houzz to give fans the option to vote for how they'd like to see the space updated.
For a limited time, fans are able to weigh in to say whether they'd like to see the Hall of Mr. Boddy’s mansion get a facelift or replaced entirely with a new room—with options including a Drawing Room, an elegantly designed Bathroom or a Guest Room.
The result of the vote is set to be shared on October 21st and a the new and improved version of Clue is set to be available for purchase just in time for the Christmas season.
Remodeled Whodunnit Games
Houzz is Refreshing the Look of the Board Game Clue for Its Anniversary
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