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Two teams, three clues, one three-digit code.

Players
3–8
Time
15–45 min
Weight
2/5
Age
12+
· OUR TAKE ·

What it is

A team code-giving game that rewards being clever but not too clever. Your team shares four secret words. Each round you give three clues that point at a hidden code, say 2-4-1. The opposing team is listening and taking notes. It suits groups who like word association turned into real strategy.

What we love

  • Clue writing is a tiny creative test every round
  • The intercept-versus-miscommunication tension is pure design
  • Teams of two work better than you'd expect

Honest trade-offs

  • Needs players who like words, not just vibes
  • A dominant clue-giver can starve the fun from a team

AI summary of player sentiment

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Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is needs players who like words, not just vibes.

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