How to Play: Clue by Clue is a game that tests your thinking skills. It can be played alone or in a group. Solve the mystery below by going through the clues one at a time. Each time you reveal a new clue, stop and think about what it could mean, what you know from all the clues so far, and what you still need to know. After the last clue is revealed, you can read some hints or go straight to the solution!
The Situation
A man goes through a fast-food restaurant drive-through window. However, the restaurant refuses to serve him.
Why?
Can you figure it out in 8 clues?
Clue 1
The man came at 7:00pm to order dinner.
Clue 2
He ordered a hamburger, French fries, and a soda.
Clue 3
All these items were on the regular menu. The man made no special requests.
Clue 4
He spoke in a clear and easy-to-understand voice.
Clue 5
The restaurant took his order as usual. They only refused him service when he came to the window to get his food.
Clue 6
When the restaurant worker saw him, she insisted that he come inside the restaurant to be served.
Clue 7
The restaurant said they insisted he come in for his own safety and because other customers were complaining he was too slow.
Clue 8
The man worked next door to the restaurant and decided to quickly go over and grab a quick dinner.
You now have all the information you need to solve the mystery. Can you figure it out?