A reality TV competition series based on the board game "Clue" is in the works at Netflix. Tim Curry famously starred in a 1985 film based on the game. File Photo by Monika Graff/UPI | License Photo

Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Netflix announced plans for a reality TV competition series based on the board game Clue.

"Clue -- the world's most famous mystery board game -- is coming to life as an unscripted Netflix competition series," the streaming service explained.

"Viewers will encounter familiar suspects like Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett, and Professor Plum as contestants face physical and mental challenges to collect clues, outwit their opponents and identify the WHO, WHERE, and WITH WHAT of the crime to win the grand prize."

Clue - the world's most famous mystery board game - is coming to life as an unscripted Netflix competition series.