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Code On

Code On

Cognition Games · 2021
2–415–60 min10+ yrs9.3 BGG9Strategy
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A pathogen is causing a pandemic! Scientists are mystified as to which gene is causing global fatalities, provoking you to start a quest to uncover the pathogenic gene sequence.

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A pathogen is causing a pandemic! Scientists are mystified as to which gene is causing global fatalities, provoking you to start a quest to uncover the pathogenic gene sequence. The genetic processes of mutation and indels hinder your discovery progress. Utilise your intellect, together with the powers of base sequencing and CRISPR base editing technologies, to correctly reveal the pathogen gene sequence. Crack the pathogenic code to enable scientists to develop a vaccine to save humanity from an impending health crisis.

During each turn, players have to guess a hidden part of the pathogen genetic sequence. With every guess, the player is granted information about how accurate their guess was. Using deduction and reasoning skills, player record this information and use it to get closer to cracking the true genetic sequence!

Each turn, players can opt to use one of their wildcards, which can either help (Helper cards) them or hinder (Hinder cards) their opponents discovery progress. Play these cards wisely though, as you are only limited to a couple per game! A player wins when they crack the full hidden genetic sequence!

Can you crack the genetic code?

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BGG rating9.3 / 10
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Strategy
Play time
15–60 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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Code On is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~15–60 minutes, featuring deduction. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Code On — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Code On support?
Code On is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Code On take?
A game of Code On takes about 15–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Code On for?
Code On is recommended from age 10.
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