"team-based"

2018 · 3-8 Players · ~15-45 min · Team-Based / Deduction / Word Game

Decrypto takes the team word game formula and adds a layer of deception that makes everything more intense, more memorable, and more rewarding for the right crowd. The dual challenge of communicating with your team while misleading your opponents creates moments of brilliance that simpler party games can't match. A steeper learning curve and potential for frustration keep it from being the universal pick for every gathering. But for groups that want their party games with more teeth, Decrypto delivers a tense, clever experience that holds up across dozens of plays.

2019 · 2-12 Players · ~30-45 min · Team-Based / Party

Wavelength turns a simple concept into one of the most discussion-driven party games available. The spectrum mechanic generates conversations that swing between thoughtful analysis and complete absurdity, and the reveal of the hidden target creates moments of genuine excitement that few party games can produce. It needs engaged players to work, and quieter groups will find less to love here. But when the table is willing to argue about whether hot dogs are closer to a sandwich or a taco, Wavelength is operating at a level most party games never reach.