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# Cartoon-Themed Whodunit Games
The CLUE: Bob’s Burgers Board Game is Custom-Illustrated

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-28 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-bobs-burgers
References: [geekalerts](https://www.geekalerts.com/bobs-burgers-clue-game/) & [shop.fox](https://shop.fox.com/collections/bobs-burgers-new-arrivals/products/bobs-burgers-clue-game)

The CLUE: Bob’s Burgers board game has been unveiled as a branded pastime for avid fans of the cartoon to play when looking for a new take on the [classic tabletop game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skybound-creepshow-the-suspensebuilding-game).

The game consists of the same storyline as the original board game but takes place in the Belcher apartment where players must move room-to-room to find clues and eventually decipher whodunit. The game features each of the [cartoon character cast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-krusty-burger) in a role from the original game and is outfitted with murder weapons that are hilariously inspired by items from the show.

The CLUE: Bob’s Burgers board game is suitable for up to six players aged eight and up to play and is one of a growing number of [branded toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly) that help consumers live out their fandom in new ways.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Branded Toys:** Opportunity to create custom-branded board games for popular TV shows and movies.
- **Cartoon-themed Games:** Opportunity to develop board games inspired by popular cartoons.
- **Fandom Gaming:** Opportunity to create immersive gaming experiences for passionate fans of a particular franchise.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Toys & Games:** Opportunity for toy companies to capitalize on the demand for branded board games.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to expand their brands through licensed board games.
- **Fandom Merchandise:** Opportunity to create merchandise that allows fans to engage with their favorite TV shows or cartoons in new ways, such as through gaming.

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