# Feminist Board Game Characters Hasbro Recently Added a Female Scientist Character the Game Clue By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/female-scientist-character References: [good.is](https://www.good.is/articles/clue-mrs-white-doctor-orchid-hasbro) & [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/82730/clue-makers-have-killed-mrs-white-replaced-her-dr-orchid) 67 years after its release, the game of Clue is getting a [much needed upgrade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageinclusive-classic-game) with the addition of a female scientist character. While Clue has been around since the late 1940s, the game has received few major updates over the years. Now [Hasbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-squishmallows-edition) is giving the [beloved game a contemporary makeover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeons-dragons) with the addition of a cunning new character. According to Hasbro, the Mrs. White character in the game of Clue will be replaced by a new female character called 'Dr. Orchid.' Dr. Orchid is described as "a biologist with a PhD in plant toxicology, privately schooled in Switzerland until her expulsion following a near-fatal daffodil poisoning incident." In addition, Dr. Orchid is described as having been home-schooled by Mrs. White, making her a primary suspect in the disappearance of the popular character. By adding a female scientist character to Clue, Hasbro has made one of its most popular games more relevant to modern-day families. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 19% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Feminist Board Games:** The addition of a female scientist character in Clue board game has created opportunities for the creation of more feminist board games with diverse characters. - **Modernization of Classic Board Games:** Hasbro's update to the classic board game Clue shows an opportunity for updating and modernizing other classic board games, appealing to new audiences. - **Expansion of Board Game Characters:** The addition of new characters with diverse backgrounds and expertise in Clue could inspire innovations in expanding the character universe in other popular board games. ### Where This Applies - **Toy and Board Game Industry:** With the success of new updates to classic board games like Clue, the toy and board game industry will look at innovating and modernizing other classic games. - **Entertainment Industry:** Feminist board games with updated characters and storylines could lead to increased interest and investment from the entertainment industry into this unique area. - **Education Industry:** New board games with diverse characters could lead to opportunities in education to teach valuable lessons and concepts through fun and interactive gameplay. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Plush Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-squishmallows-edition.md) - [Mysterious Cartoon Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-peanuts-edition.md) - [Age-Inclusive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-5.md) - [Vibrant Unwinnable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-worries-if-not.md) - [Notable Females Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-that-changed-the-world.md) - [Women-Targeted Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-code-card-game.md) - [Adult Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageless-innovation-hasbro.md) - [Classic Board Game Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeons-dragons.md) - [Fashion Doll Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-barbie-edition.md)