Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Perfect for parties and groups looking for a quick word challenge!
Highlights
- Fast and fun deduction
- Engaging cooperative play
- Super easy to learn
- Great for larger groups
Keep in mind
- Language dependency is real
- Can be too frantic for some
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Are you as sharp as a fox or as persistent as a bloodhound? If you love mental challenges that don't require hours of rulebook reading, Master Word is your new go-to for game nights. This is a cooperative deduction game where the goal is simple: find the secret word before time runs out! The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging: one player acts as the guide, receiving a single starting hint that sets the mystery in motion. The other players, known as the 'eekers,' have just 90 seconds to discuss and write down a clue on a card, placing them in a row. The guide then places tokens indicating how many clues are on the right track toward the master word. But here's the twist: the seekers don't know which specific clues the tokens are referring to! You'll need to use induction and logic to figure out which terms are 'warm' and which are completely off-base. The game lasts up to seven rounds. If the team successfully deduces the master word and writes it on the solution card, everyone wins! But watch out: if you run out of time, or if you accidentally write the master word on a clue card, the whole team loses. It's a game of communication, speed, and intense teamwork. It's quick, high-stakes, and perfect for testing your group's vocabulary and ability to work together without any fluff.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
3
REC
4
BEST
5
REC
6
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Scorpion Masqué, Albi, GaGa Games, IELLO, Sugorokuya
Designer
Gérald Cattiaux
Artist
Gérald Cattiaux, NILS
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
1,954owners
341wishlist
35want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game take?
It's super quick! Usually between 5 to 15 minutes per session.
How many players can play?
It's best with 3 to 6 players to keep the discussion lively.
Is the game complex?
Not at all! The rules are very straightforward and you can start playing in seconds.
Do I need to know a specific language?
Since it's a word game, language is key. You'll need to play in your native language to fully enjoy it.
Is it a competitive game?
It's a cooperative game, so you are working together to beat the game, not each other.
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