Give a clue, Get a clue

Give a clue, Get a clue

"Give a Clue, Get a Clue" Mechanic in Board Games

"Give a clue, Get a clue" is a game mechanic found in cooperative board games where players exchange hints to achieve a common goal. The mechanic relies on players' ability to deduce and interpret the provided clues to progress in the game.

Purpose

The primary goal of this mechanic is to foster collaboration, encourage communication, and engage players in problem-solving as a team.

Function

  • Clue-Giving: Players deliver clues subject to specific rules (e.g., limited vocabulary, single-word hints, or gestures).
  • Receiving Clues: Players receive those clues and use them to deduce the correct course of action.

Games Using "Give a Clue, Get a Clue"

  • Codenames: Players give single-word hints that can point to multiple words on the board.
  • Hanabi: Players give limited information about the other players' held cards, allowing them to play the cards in the correct order.

This mechanic enriches gameplay by emphasizing strategic communication and trust among players.

Portfolio de jeux

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Contributions

Style

Genres populaires

Party Game85%
Cooperative Game48%
Card Game39%
Team-Based Game33%
Family Game30%

Thèmes communs

Word Game39%
Humor24%
Fantasy12%
Mature / Adult9%
Mystery / Crime9%

Mécaniques de jeu

Give a clue, Get a clue100%
Communication Limits61%
Deduction48%
Guess the Word30%
Timed21%

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