Stats:
No. of players: 4-8
Amount of time to play: 30-60 min
Age requirements: 10+
Set-up time: 5 min

Decrypto is a puzzle-solving, word game for two teams. You must give clues that relate to three of your four keywords without revealing those four keywords.

Decrypto Rules Description:

Each team starts Decrypto with four keywords that only their team can see. Every round one player from each team draws a code card. The card will have a sequence of three numbers between one and four. That player must write down a clue that relates to the corresponding numbered keyword. These clues are read aloud and the opposing team writes them on their sheet. Then each team guesses which clue goes with the corresponding keyword.

If the team misses their own clues they get a miscommunication token. If the opposing team guesses your code they get an interception token. If either team gets two miscommunication tokens or two interception tokens the game ends. The team with two miscommunication tokens loses or the team with two interception tokens wins.

There are a couple rules around giving clues. They must be public information that refers to the meaning of the word. You cannot use your keywords as clues, give clues that relate to the spelling, position, or pronunciation of a keyword, or use a clue more than once per game.

A Quick Review of Decrypto:

Decrypto is a fun word game that is great for groups. It creates some memorable moments as you try to outwit your opponents without confusing your teammates. There are lots of laughs and
Some moments of disbelief.

The components for this game are well done. It might looks a bit drab in all black and white, but everything is designed well and easy to understand and use. The rulebook is easy to follow, short and sweet. You should be playing in minutes.

This game keeps everyone involved on both teams for much of the time. You are either guessing your code or trying to decipher the opponent’s codes. Even if players take some time to come up with clues you can socialize with your teammates.

It can be harder than you think to confuse your opponents and not your teammates. First time players may sometimes be too obvious but some seasoned players may be too obscure. Since everyone interprets words differently this game is always different and never plays the same.

If you like word game buy Decrypto. You won’t regret it. Some compare it to Codenames but it is a different experience. Both of which are great.

Score and synopsis: (Click here for an explanation of these review categories.)
Strategy 4 out of 6
Luck 2 out of 6
Player Interaction 6 out of 6
Replay Value 6 out of 6
Complexity 2 out of 6
Fun 6 out of 6
Overall 6 out of 6