Decrypto
2018
Design2.9/10
Interaction8.4/10
Artistry5.0/10
Strategy8.8/10
Complexity4.7/10

Decrypto

Teams give clues to teammates, hoping opponents don't intercept the secret codes.
2018 • 3–8
Average rating
4.44
Players
3–8
Avg time
45 min
Age
12+
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Description

Decrypto is a game of cunning communication where two teams compete to transmit secret codes without letting the opposing team intercept them. Each team has a screen with four keyword cards. Each round, a team member draws a code consisting of three numbers and must give clues that relate to their keywords in that order. The goal is to make your teammates guess the code correctly.

However, the opposing team is listening in, trying to decipher your clues and intercept your codes! If they guess correctly twice, they win. You must be clever and creative with your clues, making them specific enough for your team to understand, but vague enough to confuse your opponents. Playing Decrypto is a thrilling exercise in linguistic dexterity and strategic thinking, as each team carefully balances secrecy and clarity to outwit their rivals.

Categories
Deduction, Party Game, Spies, Secret Agents, Word Game, Spies / Secret Agents
Mechanics
Communication Limits, Targeted Clues, Team-Based Game
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