Decrypto 2018
Designed by Thomas Dagenais-Lespérance
What it is
A light deduction, party game, spies / secret agents game for 3-8 players (~15 min), built around communication limits, paper-and-pencil, targeted clues.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #117 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
Mechanics
How to play Decrypto
Decrypto is a light game (rated 1.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 3–8 players, runs about 15 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Deduction, Party Game and Spies / Secret Agents game where the core of play revolves around Communication Limits, Paper-and-Pencil and Targeted Clues. A light deduction, party game, spies / secret agents game for 3-8 players (~15 min), built around communication limits, paper-and-pencil, targeted clues. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #117 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Decrypto
How many players is Decrypto?
Decrypto plays with 3–8 players.
How long does Decrypto take to play?
About 15 minutes per game.
Is Decrypto hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.8 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Decrypto for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Decrypto?
Decrypto is a Deduction, Party Game, Spies / Secret Agents game, built on Communication Limits, Paper-and-Pencil, Targeted Clues.
Where to buy Decrypto
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