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Scooby-Doo Board Games: Monopoly, Clue, Betrayal and More

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Scooby-Doo board games run from Pressman’s kids’ race games to Betrayal at Mystery Mansion, a CMON co-op game, and Monopoly, Clue, and Jenga editions. Each Scooby-Doo board game below lists players, age, and play time when known. One section also clears up the Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? confusion.

  • 9 games
  • 1999 to 2021
  • 1 to 6+ players
  • 3 classic editions

Zoinks! Choose a game below, and I’ll point you toward the right mystery.

Scooby-Doo has a long tabletop history for a cartoon: children’s race games from 1999 to 2007, followed by hobby games from 2019 on. The picks below start with current games. For more spooky picks, see our horror board games hub.

Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? is a TV show, while the card game is a separate product.

Start here: three Scooby-Doo games for different groups

For a puzzle night, try Escape from the Haunted Mansion, for ages 12+.

  • Adventure night for 3 to 5

    Scooby-Doo! Betrayal at Mystery Mansion

    3 to 5 players, 25 to 50 minutes, ages 8+. Explore a mansion until one player becomes the monster. The 25 Haunt scenarios are based on episodes.

    Difficulty
    Time to explainabout 10 min
    Player experience
    Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
    How we rate

  • Family mystery night

    Clue: Scooby-Doo!

    3 to 6 players, ages 8+ and about 60 minutes. Figure out who was abducted at the haunted mansion, where it happened, and which item the monster left behind.

    Difficulty
    Time to explainabout 5 min
    Player experience
    Geek Level3 / 10Knows the main characters
    How we rate

  • Quick game with younger kids

    Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition

    1 or more players, ages 6+, 5 to 15 minutes. A custom die tells you which sandwich block to pull from the tower.

    Difficulty
    Time to explainabout 1 min
    Player experience
    Geek Level2 / 10Watched it once on a flight
    How we rate

Current games come first, followed by vintage titles. The cooperative games, Scooby-Doo Betrayal at Mystery Mansion and CMON’s game, play quite differently, so check the player counts before picking one for your group. The vintage games at the end may take some hunting, so expect secondhand copies.

Scooby-Doo Monopoly, Clue, Betrayal at Mystery Mansion and more

Pressman’s vintage games, such as Thrills and Spills, may take some hunting. Check secondhand listings.

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Main games

Scooby-Doo! Betrayal at Mystery Mansion

  • 2020
  • 3-5 players
  • 25-50 minutes
  • Ages 8+

Avalon Hill released this Scooby-Doo take on Betrayal at House on the Hill in July 2020. Its 25 Haunt scenarios draw on episodes of the show, and a player can volunteer to be the traitor.

How it plays

The group explores a mansion built tile by tile, with inside and outside areas instead of three floors. Once the Haunt begins, one player becomes the monster and traitor while the others team up to stop it.

The film or show connection

Play as Scooby-Doo, Fred, Daphne, Velma, or Shaggy. The 25 Haunt scenarios are based on episodes of the TV show.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 10 min
Player experience
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • exploration
  • scenarios
  • one player is the monster
  • tile laying
Publisher
Avalon Hill
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Source 1 (en.wikipedia.org) Source 2 (ign.com)

Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion

  • 2020
  • 1+ players
  • 120+ minutes
  • Ages 12+

The first game in The Op’s Coded Chronicles series is a co-op escape-room adventure with more than 50 clues to decode. It’s rated for ages 12+ and works for one player or a group.

How it plays

Explore the mansion together, decode clues, and solve puzzles. Each character has a unique action. As the mystery unfolds, check five narrative booklets to find out what they say about each item.

The film or show connection

Play Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo as you figure out what happened to the ghost of Lady Fairmont.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 20 min
Player experience
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • escape room
  • puzzles
  • story
  • solo friendly
Publisher
The Op (formerly USAopoly)
Designers
Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim
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Source 1 (web.archive.org) Source 2 (toyfair.vporoom.com) Source 3 (theop.games)

Scooby-Doo: The Board Game

  • 1-5 players
  • 30 minutes
  • Ages 10+

CMON’s co-op game comes with miniatures of the gang, the Mystery Machine, and the monsters. Build traps to catch a monster before it scares the whole town away.

How it plays

Each player takes a Scooby Gang member and moves around the city on foot or in the Mystery Machine. Gather resources and complete trap cards to catch the monster before the visitors flee. The game has three difficulty levels, plus rules for two players and solo play.

The film or show connection

Play as the Mystery Inc. characters and build traps to catch a monster, just like in the cartoon. Miniatures feature the gang, the Mystery Machine, and the monsters.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 10 min
Player experience
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
How we rate

Type cooperative game In print

  • miniatures
  • trap building
  • cooperative
  • solo mode
Publisher
CMON
Designers
Fred Perret and Guilherme Goulart
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Editions and expansions

  • Dastardly and Muttley 2-figures pack

Source 1 (cmon.com) Source 2 (cmon.com) Source 3 (cmon.com)

Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition

  • 2021
  • 1+ players
  • 5-15 minutes
  • Ages 6+

This Jenga tower is made from BLT sandwich ingredients, a nod to Scooby and Shaggy’s appetite. At 5 to 15 minutes, it’s the quickest game on this page.

How it plays

Roll the custom die to see which sandwich ingredient to move. Pull that block from the tower and place it on top. If the tower falls, start again.

The film or show connection

The 54 colored wooden blocks represent Bread, Tomato, Bacon, and Lettuce, not scenes from an episode.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 1 min
Player experience
Geek Level2 / 10Watched it once on a flight
How we rate

Type dexterity game

  • dexterity
  • quick
  • kids
  • solo friendly
Publisher
USAopoly (The Op Games)
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Source 1 (web.archive.org) Source 2 (theop.games) Source 3 (en.wikipedia.org)

Scooby-Doo! Thrills and Spills

  • 1999
  • 2-4 players
  • Ages 6+

Pressman’s children’s race game features wind-up monsters that can knock your pieces back to the start. Get both movers to the Mystery Machine first to win.

How it plays

Spin and move your pieces along the path toward the Mystery Machine finish, dodging wind-up monsters that can send them back to the start.

The film or show connection

The finish is the Mystery Machine, and the monsters come from the Scooby-Doo cartoon.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 3 min
Player experience
Geek Level3 / 10Knows the main characters
How we rate

Type family board game

  • vintage
  • wind-up monsters
  • spinner
  • kids
Publisher
Pressman Toy Corporation
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Source 1 (en.wikipedia.org)

Scooby-Doo! Haunted House 3-D Board Game

  • 2007
  • 2-4 players
  • Ages 5+

Climb a three-dimensional haunted house. The first player to reach the top removes the ghost disguise and reveals the villain. Adult assembly is required.

How it plays

Spin and move through the haunted house. Some spins bring a ghost, and pressing the ghost on the roof can trigger traps like the moose head, knight, or mummy, sending you back. You need the exact spin to reach the top and unmask the villain.

The film or show connection

The game includes five character movers. Unmask the ghost to reveal the villain, just like in the show.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 3 min
Player experience
Geek Level3 / 10Knows the main characters
How we rate

Type family board game

  • vintage
  • 3-D board
  • race
  • traps
Publisher
Pressman Toy Corporation
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Source 1 (web.archive.org)

Licensed classic editions

Clue: Scooby-Doo!

  • 2019
  • 3-6 players
  • 60 minutes
  • Ages 8+

A Scooby-Doo edition of Clue swaps the murder for an abduction in a haunted mansion. Figure out who was abducted, where it happened, and what item the monster left behind.

How it plays

Move through the mansion, search rooms, and use questions and clues to figure out who was abducted, where it happened, and what item the monster left behind. Keep track of your findings on a custom score pad.

The film or show connection

Play as the Scooby gang at Mrs. White’s haunted mansion. The box includes six character movers, six personality cards, 21 Rumor cards, 25 question-mark cards, six custom item tokens, and two dice.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 5 min
Player experience
Geek Level3 / 10Knows the main characters
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition In print

  • deduction
  • family
  • mystery
Publisher
USAopoly (now The Op)
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Source 1 (theop.games) Source 2 (web.archive.org)

Monopoly: Scooby-Doo!

  • 2-6 players
  • 60 minutes
  • Ages 8+

Classic Monopoly gets a Scooby-Doo board full of monstrous locations. The core rules stay the same; only the theme changes.

How it plays

Buy, sell, and trade Scooby-Doo-themed locations. Snack Shacks and Dine & Dash Diners take the place of houses and hotels, while Ruh-Roh and Zoinks! cards replace Community Chest and Chance.

The film or show connection

Locations include the Zombie’s Courtyard, The Ghost of Blackbeard’s Lagoon, and the Witch Doctor’s Straw Hut. Choose from Scooby-Doo, Velma, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, or the Mystery Machine tokens.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 8 min
Player experience
Geek Level3 / 10Knows the main characters
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition In print

  • property trading
  • family
  • monster locations
Publisher
USAopoly (now The Op)
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Source 1 (theop.games) Source 2 (web.archive.org) Source 3 (theop.games)

Guess Who? Card Game: Scooby-Doo! Villains Edition

  • 2+ players
  • 15 minutes
  • Ages 5+

The Op’s Scooby-Doo Guess Who? product is a card game about the show’s villains, not the Guess Who? board game.

How it plays

Take turns asking yes-or-no questions, such as whether the villain wears a mask or has glowing eyes. Work out which villain your opponent has; the first to uncover the identity wins.

The film or show connection

The villains are from the Scooby-Doo TV show.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 2 min
Player experience
Geek Level2 / 10Watched it once on a flight
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition In print

  • deduction
  • two players
  • card game
  • villains
Publisher
The Op (USAopoly)
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Source 1 (theop.games)

Compare Scooby-Doo board games by player count, time and age

Scooby-Doo games compared by year, players, play time, ages and type
GameYearPlayersPlay timeAgesType
Scooby-Doo! Betrayal at Mystery Mansion20203-525-50 minutes8+cooperative game
Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion20201+120+ minutes12+cooperative game
Scooby-Doo: The Board GameNot listed1-530 minutes10+cooperative game
Clue: Scooby-Doo!20193-660 minutes8+licensed classic edition
Monopoly: Scooby-Doo!Not listed2-660 minutes8+licensed classic edition
Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition20211+5-15 minutes6+dexterity game
Guess Who? Card Game: Scooby-Doo! Villains EditionNot listed2+15 minutes5+licensed classic edition
Scooby-Doo! Thrills and Spills19992-4Not listed6+family board game
Scooby-Doo! Haunted House 3-D Board Game20072-4Not listed5+family board game

Scooby-Doo board game timeline: 1999 to 2021

Scooby-Doo games range from children's race games in 1999 and 2007 to modern miniatures and escape-room games.

Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? is a TV show, while the card game is a separate product.

Many searches that land here are about the cartoon, not a game, so here’s the short version. The series and the card game share two words, but that’s all. The card game has its own entry: Scooby-Doo Guess Who card game.

Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? is a TV series, not a board game

Search for a Scooby-Doo Guess Who? game and you may land on the cartoon instead.

Short on time? Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition takes 5 to 15 minutes.

The TV series. Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? is an animated series from Warner Bros. Animation that premiered in 2019. Mystery Inc. solves mysteries with help from celebrities and cartoon characters.

The related game. The Op makes Guess Who? Card Game: Scooby-Doo! Villains Edition for 2 or more players, ages 5+, with about 15 minutes of play.

Not the board game. The Op's Scooby-Doo product is a card game, separate from and simpler than the Guess Who? board game.

Clue is the Scooby-Doo license most likely to trip up buyers: boxes from different years can share the same name. The 2019 edition has its own page, the Scooby-Doo Clue game. These notes can help you check a box before buying.

Short on time? Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition takes 5 to 15 minutes.

Comparing Scooby-Doo Clue editions

This page covers The Op's Clue: Scooby-Doo edition, which has a 2019 copyright. If you spot another Scooby-Doo Clue box secondhand, compare it with the details below.

The Op edition (2019 copyright)

Solve an abduction at a haunted mansion. The game lists 3 to 6 players, ages 8+ and about 60 minutes, plus six character movers and six custom item tokens.

Older or different boxes

If the box has a different copyright year, check its player count, age rating and contents before buying. They may differ from the 2019 edition.

A note on Cluedo

Outside North America, Clue goes by Cluedo. The Op's edition is titled Clue, so check local listings for a Cluedo-branded version.

This section groups games by the kind of table they suit: cooperative, traitor, deduction, race, or dexterity. It’s a quicker way to choose than reading every card, especially for mixed groups. Families who like property trading can start with Scooby-Doo Monopoly.

Co-op, traitor or race: how Scooby-Doo board games play

Each game brings a different kind of table talk.

  • Team up

    Escape from the Haunted Mansion (1 or more players) and CMON's Scooby-Doo: The Board Game (1 to 5) are cooperative. The gang wins or loses together.

  • One player becomes the monster

    In Betrayal at Mystery Mansion, a clue triggers a Haunt. One player runs the monster while everyone else tries to stop it.

  • Deduction

    Clue and the Guess Who? card game both have you narrow down an answer with questions and clues.

  • Race and trade

    Monopoly, Thrills and Spills, and the 3-D Haunted House are competitive family games.

  • Dexterity

    Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition turns the tower into a BLT sandwich, with a quick test of steady hands.

Scooby-Doo board game facts for mystery fans

For a puzzle night, try Escape from the Haunted Mansion, for ages 12+.

  • Betrayal at Mystery Mansion includes 25 Haunt scenarios based on episodes of the Scooby-Doo TV show.

    Source 1 (en.wikipedia.org)

  • In Pressman's Haunted House 3-D game, press the ghost on the roof and traps may spring, from a falling moose head to a knight and a mummy.

    Source 1 (web.archive.org)

  • In Scooby-Doo Monopoly, houses and hotels become Snack Shacks and Dine & Dash Diners. Chance and Community Chest cards become Ruh-Roh and Zoinks! cards.

    Source 1 (web.archive.org)

  • The 54 blocks in Scooby-Doo Jenga represent the four BLT ingredients: bread, tomato, bacon and lettuce.

    Source 1 (theop.games)

  • CMON's Scooby-Doo game was designed by Fred Perret and Guilherme Goulart, who also made Arcadia Quest.

    Source 1 (cmon.com)

  • Escape from the Haunted Mansion kicks off The Op's Coded Chronicles series.

    Source 1 (theop.games)

These answers cover common searches, from Monopoly and Clue to solo play. Each gives the figures for the edition named. For a very short game, Scooby-Doo Jenga takes 5 to 15 minutes.

Scooby-Doo board game questions, answered

Are there official Scooby-Doo board games?

Yes. Current options include Monopoly, Clue, Betrayal at Mystery Mansion, Escape from the Haunted Mansion, CMON's cooperative game, a Jenga edition and a Guess Who? card game. Older titles include Pressman's Thrills and Spills and Haunted House.

Is there a Scooby-Doo Monopoly?

Yes. The Op's Monopoly: Scooby-Doo! is for 2 to 6 players, ages 8+, and features monstrous locations. Snack Shacks and Dine & Dash Diners take the place of houses and hotels.

Is there a Scooby-Doo Clue game?

Yes. The Op's Clue: Scooby-Doo has a 2019 copyright and sends you to solve an abduction at a haunted mansion. It’s for 3 to 6 players, ages 8+, and takes about 60 minutes.

Is there a Scooby-Doo Cluedo?

Outside North America, Clue is called Cluedo. The Op's Scooby-Doo edition is titled Clue, so check local listings for a Cluedo version.

What is Scooby-Doo Betrayal at Mystery Mansion?

Avalon Hill released this Scooby-Doo take on Betrayal at House on the Hill in July 2020. It plays 3 to 5 players, ages 8+, and includes 25 Haunt scenarios based on episodes.

Is there a Scooby-Doo Guess Who game?

The Op’s Guess Who? Card Game: Scooby-Doo! Villains Edition is for 2 or more players, ages 5+. It’s a card game, not the Guess Who? board game.

What is Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?

This animated TV series from Warner Bros. Animation premiered in 2019. Mystery Inc. solves mysteries with celebrity and cartoon guests. It’s a show, not a board game.

Is there a Scooby-Doo Jenga?

Yes. Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition has 54 blocks representing BLT sandwich ingredients, plus a custom die. It's for ages 6+ and takes 5 to 15 minutes.

Is there a cooperative Scooby-Doo board game?

Yes. Escape from the Haunted Mansion (1 or more players, ages 12+) and CMON's Scooby-Doo: The Board Game (1 to 5 players, ages 10+) are both cooperative.

Can you play a Scooby-Doo board game solo?

Yes. Escape from the Haunted Mansion and Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition list 1 or more players. CMON’s game lists 1 to 5 and includes solo rules.

Which Scooby-Doo board game suits young children?

The Haunted House 3-D game and the Guess Who? card game are rated for ages 5+. Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition and Thrills and Spills are for ages 6+, while Monopoly and Clue are for ages 8+.

Is there a vintage Scooby-Doo board game?

Yes. Pressman published Scooby-Doo! Thrills and Spills in 1999 and a Haunted House 3-D board game around 2007. Both are vintage now, so look for secondhand copies.

Pressman’s vintage games, such as Thrills and Spills, may take some hunting. Check secondhand listings.

Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? is a TV show, while the card game is a separate product.

Sources

  1. The Op: Monopoly Scooby-Doo theop.games
  2. The Op: Clue Scooby-Doo theop.games
  3. The Op: Guess Who? Card Game Scooby-Doo theop.games
  4. The Op: Scooby-Doo game roundup theop.games
  5. The Op: Escape from the Haunted Mansion designer diary theop.games
  6. The Op: Escape from the Haunted Mansion announcement toyfair.vporoom.com
  7. CMON: Scooby-Doo The Board Game cmon.com
  8. CMON: Scooby-Doo The Board Game rulebook cmon.com
  9. CMON: announcement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products cmon.com
  10. Wikipedia: Betrayal at House on the Hill en.wikipedia.org
  11. Wikipedia: Scooby-Doo! Thrills and Spills en.wikipedia.org
  12. Wikipedia: Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? en.wikipedia.org
  13. Pressman: Scooby-Doo Haunted House instructions (archived) web.archive.org