Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

I 've always wanted to host a Clue themed party. It was one of my favorite board games growing up, and my own kids love it now too. I have...

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

So, we did it again... I didn't know if I could top my 1920's Speakeasy themed costume party, but I was sure going to try for Halloween! And I might even say our Clue party exceeded my expectations. Inspiration can come from anywhere, in this case it was a peacock blue peplum costume dress burning a hole in my closet, combined with a deep love of Clue the movie and wanting to pay homage to our 1920's era home. I've done some thinking and, I'd say a few key elements to a great themed party include: Picking a theme that people are familiar with so they can get excited, Thoughtfully utilizing the theme enough that guests don't feel strange or self-conscious being dressed up Creating enough structure or guidance to help guests get excited into the theme, and A broad enough theme that people can be creative This party hits all those notes. Invitations! I designed these e-invitations referencing the Clue game cards, including the actual Clue font. Thank you internet for answering which fonts those were. We had to know in advance that I was to be Ms. Peacock, and Peter picked Colonel Mustard. Invites placed an emphasis on coming in costume, since we devised a game that required you to play a Character. The rest of the invitation read as follows: Crack open your closets & find your best Clue-themed attire. We hope many Miss Scarlets, Professors Plum, Colonels Mustard, Ms. Peacocks, Mrs. Whites, Mr. Greens will be in attendance. Maids, butlers, cooks, and detectives are also welcome characters! Even T-shirt tuxedos or trench coats can do in a pinch. Appetizers, desserts, and drinks will be served. For those Clue movie fans and those who haven't seen it before - we'll be showing the movie later in the evening. - SOs, kids, are all welcome - even MORE welcome if they're in costume. - Close to Caltrain (easy bike ride or walking distance if you walk a lot) - We have some over-night guest accommodations, please let us know if you'd like to stay with us. I also included links to a Pinterest board I created with Costume Ideas to inspire guests, and a link to Rare Clue characters wikipedia page so signal we were inclusive of a broad range of ideas. Costumes! People did NOT disappoint on the costume front. We saw everything from sexy Miss Scarlet's, a dapper Professor Plum in top hat, quite a few Colonel Mustard's - even a Dr. Brown and a Mr. Gray from Cluedo in the UK. Photo courtesy of Kirill Buryak Photo courtesy of Kirill Buryak Even the kids & our dog got into it. One of our youngest guests wore a custom hand-drawn "Revolver" card themed t-shirt. Dr. Watson played the role of the butler, Mr. Body in his tuxedo. Name Tags! For this party, we were intentionally inviting a LOT of people from many different social circles. Being terrible at introductions and bad with names, I find it's nearly always a good idea in larger groups to wear name tags. Bonus if they're IN THEME like these! Photo courtesy of Kirill Buryak I did a play off of old Clue game cards printing them vertical, with the character name below in a frame and room to write in your name above. They read [Blank space for your name] Starring as... Professor Plum in the style of the old cards. If you're going to do this, I suggest buying the "peel away design"name tags by Avery #25395. You can print them on the 8.5x11 sheet, then each name tag + backing separates from the sheet so you're left with individual stickers with their backing. Play Clue in real life! We knew not everyone would know each other, and that there would be a good number of introverts in attendance. So we devised a large-scale group party version of Clue, more details in a different post. Photo courtesy of Kirill Buryak

Mayor Green, formerly known as Reverend Green in the UK and Mr. Green in the US, is an original character in Cluedo. He is originally patented as "the Rev Mr Green" in the original version. Green was originally a hypocritical Anglican priest suspected of murdering Boddy Black. In the United States, he was Mr. Green, who had taken money-oriented roles from mobster to businessman. Parker Brothers insisted on the name change, believing that the American public would object to a priest as a murder s

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to the official kick-off of Halloween on the blog! After the success of last year’s The Birds themed party we couldn’t wait to start brewing up spooky ideas for this year. We knew we wanted to do something where the costumes could be a big part of it, and we […]

This article traces the history of Miss Scarlet. You’ll learn how she changed from a board game suspect to a TV detective

Dastardly deeds have been taking place at the Full House Theatre. Can your guests work out whodunnit? Host a thrilling murder mystery night, the Flaweless addition to your 1920s themed dinner party. This table game for adults makes for a fun gift for friends and a great occasion to get together for a costume party! Play with a group of 5 - 12 and replayable with 3 alternative endings! Also playable via video call or Zoom by mailing the components in advance or adapting the usual game play. Talking Tables is a female-owned, global brand built on the joy felt when planning, sharing and creating memories with friends and family around a table. They are B Corp certified and take care to design each and every product with a commitment to sustainable practices. All of their products are designed to get the table talking whatever the occasion. Recommended for ages 16+. Contents includes: An Instruction booklet, Welcome speech for the host as well as 12 x Place cards, 12x Name cards, 12x Trait cards, 12x Occupation cards, 12x Murder weapon props, 2x Police crime file, 28x Murder clues, 48x Accusation forms, 6x Solutions, 3x Award Trophies.

Any one who knows me, knows that Clue is my absolute favorite childhood game. One day I was talking to my husband and randomly decided to throw a Clue themed murder mystery dinner. Stayed tuned for step by step instructions on how to make DIY clue cards. Before the party, I decided to take pictures of some of the props to get everyone excited. We decorated the house with clue room signs and weapon. Each guest received an evidence folder with Clue cards, a note pad and a pencil. Mrs. Peacock's Poultry Lt. Mustard's Mac an Cheese Don't worry. This is not a real gun. Menu Lt. Mustard's Mac and Cheese Mrs. Peacock's Poultry Mr. Green's Mini Greek Salads Miss Scarlett's Skewers Mrs. Rose's Red Potatoes Mrs. White's Wine Scarlett Fever (Red wine) Professor Plum Punch (well, actually tea) Everyone did a really good job of staying in character. Mrs. White's evil laugh makes me think that she is the culprit. Scene setter found on Amazon.com. Lt. Mustard and Mr. Green. Mrs. Peacock with the candlestick and Mrs. White with a hidden weapon.

I 've always wanted to host a Clue themed party. It was one of my favorite board games growing up, and my own kids love it now too. I have...

Miss Peach is a suspect first introduced in the Clue VCR Mystery Game. After appearing in Clue Master Detective, she would later appear in various Cluedo board and mobile games. She is the stock character of a Southern Belle, who manipulates others using her sweet, innocent charm. However, this is far from the case. She is appropriately represented by an orange-coloured token. Peach was played by Mara Flash. Making her first appearance in the Clue world, Miss Melba Peach arrives purely by ‘accid

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