Codenames One Word Clue Rules: Official & House Rules
No, technically only one-word compounds like 'greenhouse' are valid, unless your group agrees to allow others.
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Codenames Official Rules: Assassin Clue Guidelines
No, spymasters are advised to ensure their one-word clue does not relate to the assassin card.
Cluedo Official Rules: How to Show Cards for Disproving
Yes, the player to the left must show one card if they have it, otherwise the enquiry passes to the next player.
Cluedo Official Rules: How to Make a Suggestion
Yes, you must bring the suspect's character token and the weapon token into the room with you.
Cluedo Official Rules: Disproving Suggestions Guide
Yes, if no player can show a clue card to refute the suspicion, the player has identified the Murder Cards.
Cluedo False Accusation Official Rules & Gameplay Guide
Yes, the player is out of the game and only remains to act as a suspect or show cards when requested.
Cluedo Official Rules: How to Show Disprove Cards
Yes, cards are shown secretly to the player who made the suggestion, not to the whole group.
Clue Official Rules: End Game and Accusation Guide
No, the game does not end; the player is out of the game but remains available to be a suspect and show cards.
Clue Official Rules: How Many Cards to Show During Turns
Yes, a player must show exactly one clue card that refutes the suspicion.
Clue Official Rules: How to Disprove a Suggestion
Yes, the player must show one clue card (room, person, or weapon) to refute the suggestion if they have one.