A Party Puzzle Game of Codes, Clues & Logic: The Cipher's Challenge, Volume 1
A Party Puzzle Game of Codes, Clues & Logic: The Cipher's Challenge, Volume 1
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The Cipher's Challenge
A competitive party game built around 10 original logic puzzles, each one testing a different kind of thinking. Numbers. Words. Patterns. Sometimes all three at once.
The game is guided by a character called The Cipher, a theatrical and dry-humored puzzle master who communicates exclusively through letters. He introduces each puzzle, sets the stakes, and reveals the answers with equal parts insight and smugness. He is not rooting for you. But he respects a logical mind.
How It Works
The game comes with 10 sealed envelopes, one per puzzle, opened in order. One player serves as the Reader, opening each envelope and reading The Cipher's letters aloud to the group. After the Opening Letter is read, puzzle sheets are handed out and a timer starts. Players solve on their own, or compete as teams, then the Reader reveals the answer by reading the Answer Letter aloud. Points are recorded, and the group moves to the next envelope.
The player or team with the most points after all 10 puzzles wins.
Game Details
Players: 2 to 10 individually, or larger groups playing as teams • Playing time: About 90 minutes • Ages: 14 and up
What's Included
- 10 sealed puzzle envelopes, numbered 1 through 10
- 10 puzzle sheets per puzzle, one for each player or team
- Opening Letter and Answer Letter from The Cipher for each puzzle, printed front and back on the same sheet
- Two scoring sheets, each tracking up to 5 players or teams
- Instruction sheet written as a letter from The Cipher himself
Shipping and Delivery
- 🚚 FREE shipping within the United States
- 📦 Ships within 1 to 2 business days of purchase
- 📬 Ships via USPS Ground Advantage with an estimated arrival of 5 to 8 business days after shipment. Need it sooner? Upgrade to Priority Mail at checkout for faster delivery.
No setup required
Open the first envelope and The Cipher takes it from there. No board to assemble, no app to download, and no rulebook to read before you can start playing.
Play your way
Compete individually with 2 to 10 players, or form teams for larger groups. The Reader also plays alongside everyone else. No one sits out.
Ten different challenges
No two puzzles are alike. Every round tests something new: logic and deduction, number and pattern recognition, word puzzles, visual reasoning, and hidden codes.
One purchase, one great night
This is a one-time purchase. No subscription, no renewal, no hidden fees. Buy it, play it, and enjoy it. And come back for Volume 2 when you are ready for more.
Perfect gift for...
Puzzle lovers, game night hosts, logic and strategy game fans, trivia night enthusiasts, escape room fans looking for a similar experience at home, book clubs looking for a new kind of activity, and families with teens looking for a screen-free game night. Also the perfect gift for the person in your life who is convinced they are the smartest one in any room. Best for ages 14 and up.
Great for any occasion
The Cipher's Challenge makes an excellent birthday gift, holiday gift, or just-because gift for ages 14 and up. It is a standout pick for game night hosts, office teams looking for a unique team building activity, dinner party hosts looking for after-dinner entertainment, and anyone who appreciates a genuine mental challenge. Pairs well with a good bottle of wine and a group of friends who take losing personally.
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