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Clue: Master Detective is a digital adaptation of the classic board game, released in 1989 for MS-DOS systems. Developed by Dalali Software Ltd. and published by Leisure Genius, it is licensed from Waddington Games Ltd. and Parker Brothers. This puzzle-solving title falls into the board, party, and detective mystery genres, presenting a top-down view of the game environment as players investigate a murder in a manor.

Players take on the role of a guest attempting to solve the murder of Mr. Boddy. The game begins with the computer shuffling a deck of thirty cards, secretly selecting three to represent the murderer, the weapon used, and the location of the crime. The remaining cards are dealt to the players. Movement through the manor's rooms is determined by rolling dice, which sets the number of spaces a player can travel each turn. The core gameplay involves entering different rooms to make suggestions about the possible murder details, gathering information from other players' responses, and using a process of elimination to deduce the three hidden cards. When a player believes they have identified the correct combination, they must make a formal accusation to win the game.

The software supports multiple gameplay configurations, including a single-player mode against computer opponents with three selectable levels of intelligence and difficulty. For group play, the game accommodates multiplayer sessions for up to ten participants, who take turns using the same computer. The structure revolves entirely around logical deduction, with no action or time pressure beyond the strategic use of movement and information gathering.