Decrypto (2018)

“In this party game, teammates try to send each other codes via word clues, without the other team intercepting them.”

“It's thinky, tense, and full of opportunities to be clever--or to hang yourself by being too clever. I'll play this any time, and I've recommended it to countless people.”

Decrypto is highly recommended as a fantastic party game of discord and deception, praised for its cleverness and ability to create memorable, funny moments despite being initially difficult to explain.

The reviewer enthusiastically praises Decrypto as their favorite party game, highlighting its ability to blend party energy with strategic thinking, making it appealing to a wide range of players looking for both fun and a mental challenge.

The reviewer highly recommends Decrypto as a very fun, exciting, and enjoyable family and gateway game with excellent replayability, even preferring it to Codenames for its refined gameplay experience.

“Decrypto scores super high on our “let’s play again” game meter. Seldom is the time when we’ve only played one game of Decrypto.”

“For me, it will end up in the same group as Tichu, Montage, and Crokinole – a permanent part of my collection, but one that needs the right group to shine. But when that group is around, this is one I would always suggest playing (at nearly every possible opportunity).”

The reviewer enthusiastically praises Decrypto, stating a deep affection for the game and noting that while it can be difficult to grasp initially, understanding clicks after the first couple of rounds, leading to a highly enjoyable and replayable experience.

“Decrypto unfolds as an exhilarating journey of code-breaking, deduction, and teamwork. With victory hanging on the balance of decoded messages and strategic clues, this game offers an immersive and intellectually stimulating experience for players seeking a dynamic team-based challenge.”

The reviewer enthusiastically praises Decrypto as a fantastic and complete party game, noting that it offers a more engaging experience than similar titles by allowing players to both give and guess clues, as well as attempt to intercept the opposing team's codes.

The reviewer enthusiastically recommends Decrypto as an absolute must-have party game, highlighting its fun and engaging gameplay that requires players to think carefully about their word choices, leading to a rewarding experience.

“If you're looking for a party game that combines teamwork, deduction and word play then you can't go wrong with Decrypto. While the flow of the game may be difficult to describe, Decrypto is easy to teach and play and delivers a fun, crunchy experience with very little downtime in around twenty minutes.”

The reviewer considers Decrypto a highly recommended party game that stands out for its creative clue-giving and the satisfying challenge of outwitting opponents, even if they personally find Codenames slightly more to their preference.

“If you’re looking for a fun and smart game for a group of 4-8 folks, this is a game I would highly recommend. Aside from the initial odd flow of the game, you’ll quickly get past that and into the back and forth that makes Decrypto such a treat to play.”

Anna enthusiastically recommends Decrypto, highlighting its broad appeal to both gamers and non-gamers, promising a thrilling and enjoyable experience for all.

“Having began this review by stating that I rarely enjoy party games, I must admit that Decrypto has me hooked. Decrypto is a great addition to any collection, and certainly a top choice for parties in my household from now on.”

The reviewer highly praises Decrypto as a very clever and thinky party game that offers significant replayability, despite being a bit challenging to teach initially.

The reviewer highly recommends Decrypto as a creative and engaging party game, praising its back-and-forth gameplay and clever word association mechanics. While acknowledging it shares some hurdles with similar word games and plays best with larger groups, they consider it a 'no brainer' for fans of the genre.

The reviewer finds Decrypto to be a highly enjoyable and accessible clue-based game that creates fun experiences for various groups of players, regardless of their prior gaming experience.

The reviewer praises Decrypto for its unique and challenging gameplay, where players must master the art of giving clues that are clear enough for their team to understand yet vague enough to prevent opponents from intercepting the secret code.

“What’s really clever about Decrypto is the fact that you re-use the same small set of words over multiple rounds. It’s an addictively brainy challenge, and a brilliant light and simple game for big groups.”

The reviewer highly praises Decrypto as one of his favorite party games, highlighting its unique success in delivering on a fun theme of encrypting and decrypting messages, and noting its solid team-based gameplay.

“Decrypto is a really clever party game that I highly recommend. It doesn't replace Codenames for me, but it definitely scratches a similar itch with a twist that's enough to differentiate it.”

“Decrypto is a marvelous game that instantly ejected Codenames from my game shelves.”

The reviewer highly praises Decrypto as an excellent and brilliantly designed party-strategy game that offers satisfying gameplay for all roles and near-infinite variability, despite being initially difficult to teach. He finds the clever blend of party game fun and strategic depth compelling, though he notes a minor issue where the game can sometimes hinge on a 50-50 guess.

“Warm up to cold war code breaking with this excellent game from Iello.”

“Overall, I’m quite fond of Decrypto! I think it’s the exact thing I was looking for: a game that, when I’m hosting a game night and someone suggests Codenames, I can use as a slightly-weightier game that holds my interest a bit better.”

The reviewer highly recommends Decrypto as an engaging party game that balances strategy and fun through effective communication and deduction, despite minor drawbacks like a higher cost and less ideal performance with fewer players.

The reviewers found Decrypto to be a fun and popular party game, enjoying the cooperative guessing mechanism. While acknowledging its quality and potential for high rankings, they noted it wasn't their absolute favorite in the genre, preferring Codenames slightly more.

“Decrypto ups the ante when it comes to brain-burning party games. Even though it’s easy to play, it will push your brain power to the limit with its code-cracking machinations.”

Decrypto is a simple and effective deduction party game that the reviewer prefers over Codenames, finding that it adequately fills a similar niche without being revolutionary.

The reviewer found Decrypto to be a good, simple, gateway-level deduction party game that effectively replaces Codenames for them, providing an enjoyable experience.