The classic board gameClueis getting a makeover with a new version set at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and featuring characters fromThe Office. In the original game, the idea is for players to gather clues to determine who murdered mansion owner Mr. Boddy, which weapon they used, and where the murder took place. This updated version of the game replaces Mr. Boddy with Toby Flenderson from Human Resources, tasking Dunder Mifflin employees with solving the murder. Oddly enough, Michael Scott is one of the six possible suspects, though fans of the show would probably think to suspect him first.
Hilariously, the description of the game sounds almost like a twisted episode ofThe Office. Following the murder of Toby, Michael holds a mandatory team-building exercise by tasking sixDunder Mifflinemployees to get to the bottom of the crime. It’s also noted that whoever wins will get a week’s paid vacation. Replacing Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, and the other originalCluesuspects for this game will beThe Officecharacters Jim Halpert, Pam Beesly, Andy Bernard, Dwight Schrute, Angela Martin, and Stanley Hudson. Some of the possible murder weapons also include Michael’s World’s Best Boss mug, Dwight’s nunchuks, a bike chain, a Dundie, a pretzel, a bat, a stack of paper, a folder with a knife, and a George Foreman grill.
Adapted from the UK series of the same name, the US version ofThe Officefirst premiered on NBC in 2005. Presented in the style of a docuseries, the show follows the employees of the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Leading the ensemble cast wereSteve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, B. J. Novak, Briam Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Vance, Kate Flannery, and Paul Lieberstein. By the time the series ended its run in 2013, it had established itself as one of the most beloved comedy shows of all-time, winning multiple Primetime Emmy Awards in hte process.
Clue: The Office Editionboard game is sold exclusively atHot Topic. As of now, the game is currently on backorder, though it’s listed to start shipping again in late December. You may not get it in time for Christmas, but this is still a fun item for fans ofThe Officeto get as a nice gift for themselves. you’re able to read more about the game over at theofficial Hot Topic website.
