Although virtual elements are often included in new games these days, it’s not often that you see an old classic board game be modernized with virtual aspects. The 'Clue: Secrets and Spies' game offers a technological spin on the traditional version by having players use text messaging in the game.
The text messages used while playing Clue: Secrets and Spies will still cost you, but apparently only six text messages are used during the course of the game. Find out more about the virtualized board game at Hasbro.com.
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The 'Clue: Secrets and Spies' Game Incorporates Text Messaging
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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