The iconic board game “Clue” will get an all new life when it comes to Boston this summer, letting players put their detective skills to the test by wandering through the city to catch a murderer.
“Clue: A Walking Mystery,” which has already been featured in several cities, is an interactive game that will open in Boston June 27 and last through Sept. 8.
Part walking tour and part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic detective game will allow players to wander through Boston and collect clues as they solve the mystery of who murdered estate owner Mr. Boddy. The game will start at Boston’s Quincy Market and take players throughout the city’s streets and landmarks.
“All the furniture from Tudor Mansion has been auctioned off and scattered throughout downtown Boston,” a description of the game sent in a press release states. “Determined to finally catch the culprit, the newly minted detectives are greeted by Mr. Boddy’s faithful Butler and instructed to search for clues that can be found in the furniture formerly housed in the iconic rooms of the historic Tudor Mansion.”
“Once the furniture is located, players must solve an interactive puzzle in search of secret compartments to discover the clue left behind by the culprit. Piecing these clues together will challenge players to be the first group to figure out who did it, where and with what,” the press release continued.
The Chicago leg of “Clue: A Walking Mystery” has been described by Thrillist as “a hilariously macabre ‘Amazing Race’” and called a “one of a kind’ experience by WBEZ-FM. Those who want to experience the adventure for themselves can buy tickets for the Boston experience online starting Monday, May 6.
