# Subtext

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #7066
- **Players**: 4-8 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 20-40 min
- **Weight**: 1.29 / 5
- **Designers**: Wolfgang Warsch
- **Publishers**: Edition Spielwiese, Act in games, Broadway Toys LTD, Buly Games, Compaya.hu: Gamer Café Kft., Pegasus Spiele, Stronghold Games
- **Categories**: Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Hidden Roles, Paper-and-Pencil, Targeted Clues, Voting

## Verdict
Party game fans who love deduction and questionable art will adore Subtext. It turns doodles into pure strategy!Guaranteed fun with bad drawingsSimple yet nuanced mechanicsPerfect for loud, large groupsRequires some verbal/visual creativityMay frustrate players wanting concrete rulesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Subtext is that party game where your artistic skills matter less than your cleverness. Each round, one player becomes the 'dealer' and gets a secret word. This word is shuffled with others' cards — only one lucky (or unlucky?) player will have the same one. The dealer draws a clue, but here's the twist: the drawing must be smart enough that only the secret partner understands it, while others are left clueless. Then, everyone votes on who they think the partner is. Points go to those who fooled the crowd or guessed correctly. Want a challenge? Try being just vague enough that only your ally gets it, but not so vague that even they miss the hint. Pro tip: abstract doodles and visual metaphors are your best friends. Perfect for deduction game lovers who aren’t ashamed of bad drawings — or laughing at others' attempts.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
4 to 8 — the more, the merrier (and crazier)!

### Do you need to be good at drawing?
Nope! Even abstract scribbles can be brilliant if they’re strategic.

### How long does a game last?
20 to 40 minutes, depending on group size and creative crises.

### Is it easy to learn?
Yes, rules are simple, but mastering subtle clues takes practice.

### Does it work with kids?
Ages 10+, as it requires some abstraction and strategy.

### Do you need pencils and paper?
Yes, but any notebook or even napkins will do in a pinch!

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