This is the second Harry Potter edition of CLUE. What differentiates it from the 2008 version is that instead of being located exclusively within the walls of Hogwarts school, this version introduces Floo powder which allows players to jump all over Harry's world.
Other than featuring different locations, the two Harry Potter games are pretty well the same. What differentiates both editions from the classic game are the spinning wheels - located at each corner – which indicate things like whether the door to a room is open or closed (and can therefore be entered or not), and whether the fireplace in a room - which replaces the secret passages - can be used to travel.
But for the most part, the Harry Potter CLUE games (both the 2008 & this 2011 version) are essentially variations on the classic CLUE game: all have 6 suspects, 6 items and 9 locations. The added twists in the Harry Potter...
If you never played Clue before, this may seem a little bit complicated at first, but you easily get used to it. You have to pay attention to what people are doing even when its not your turn, but it's a fun, logical, strategic puzzle game that can be played over and over again with different results. Val (F15)
I'm always sceptical of New versions of a game. This one has a few twists which actually make the game more fun. My daughter (13) loves to play it - If she could have played this game everyday, she would have. Joyce Shane, Parent
A friend has seemingly vanished. Playing as Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Luna or Neville, you must try to discover WHO did it, WHAT spell or item they used and WHERE the student was attacked. Was it Fenrir Greyback with a Cursed Necklace in the Forbidden Forest?
Use the Floo Network to travel faster through the wizarding world...but watch out for unlit fireplaces. When you're sure of your facts, go to The Burrow to make your final accusation and win the game!