Games have long been a way for armchair sleuths to prove their deductive skills. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the origins of mystery games, the different types of games mystery fans play, and their enduring popularity.
Discussed
Clue Boardgame (1949) Hasbro
Clue: Harry Potter Edition (2008)
Clue: Brooklyn 99 Edition (2021)
Clue: Downton Abbey Edition (2019)
Jury Box (1937) Parker Brothers
Mafia
Mystery House (1980) On-Line Systems
The Traitors (2022-present) BBC
Murdle (2023) G.T. Garber
Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None Game (2005) Big Fish Games
Cherry Ames' Nursing Game (1959) Parker Brothers
The Great Charlie Chan Mystery Game (1938) Milton Bradley
Cain's Jawbone (1934) Edward Powys Mathers
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Transcript
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