# Da Vinci Code

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2002
- **BGG Rating**: 6.1
- **BGG Rank**: #5068
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.48 / 5
- **Designers**: Eiji Wakasugi, Hiroaki Suzuki
- **Artists**: Eiji Wakasugi, Linda Johansson
- **Publishers**: Winning Moves Games (USA), Användbart Litet Företag, Competo / Marektoy, Desyllas Games, Gakken (学研), Identity Games International B.V., Korea Boardgames, N.W. Damm & Søn (Damm), Nilco S.A., Piatnik, RoseArt, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Venice Connection, Winning Moves France, Winning Moves Germany
- **Categories**: Deduction

## Verdict
Fans of logic puzzles and quick games will enjoy this. The highlight? The tension of guessing wrong and exposing your own code!Fast and brainyGreat for two playersEasy to learn, hard to masterCan feel repetitive after many playsNo relation to the book/movieFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Da Vinci Code is a fast-paced, brainy deduction game where you and your opponents try to crack each other's secret numeric codes. Each player starts with a hidden sequence of numbers, and the goal is to guess your opponents' numbers while protecting your own. If you guess right, they reveal a piece; if you're wrong, you add a new piece to your own code. Every round ramps up the tension: new pieces enter play, and you must adapt your strategies to stay ahead. It's a blend of luck, intuition, and logical reasoning — perfect for fans of quick mental challenges. With games lasting just 15 minutes, it's ideal for a speedy match between friends or family. And don't be fooled by the name: despite the title, it has nothing to do with 'The Da Vinci Code' book or movie — here, the mystery is pure math disguised as fun.

## FAQ
### How many players is it best with?
Works best with 2 or 4 players. With 3, it feels slightly unbalanced.

### Is it hard to learn?
Nope — rules take 5 minutes. But mastering strategies takes longer.

### Does it require language?
No, the game is completely abstract. It only uses numbers and physical pieces.

### What's the minimum age?
Kids aged 10+ can play, but the mental challenge is better for teens and adults.

### Are the pieces fragile?
They're sturdy plastic, like Stratego pieces. Knocking them over is part of the game!

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