Cryptic Counsels

G. Delgado Ltd of London · 1935

4–80 min0+ yrs1.0 BGG2KidsParty

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How do you play Cryptic Counsels?

Party game. Each guest (or team) is given a card with 21 well-known proverbs, but the words, in order, have been jumbled up. For example; EERHTSINYAMAPLISWITXTEHTUCPADNHTEIPL WOULD BE THERE IS MANY A SLIP TWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP Imagine doing that after a couple of drinks!

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official art · G. Delgado Ltd of London

Party game.

Each guest (or team) is given a card with 21 well-known proverbs, but the words, in order, have been jumbled up. For example;

EERHTSINYAMAPLISWITXTEHTUCPADNHTEIPL

WOULD BE

THERE IS MANY A SLIP TWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP

Imagine doing that after a couple of drinks!

The team or guest to get them all correct, wins. Or the ones with the most correct answers when the host calls time, win.

Part of the company's Puzzling Pastimes Series

game anatomy

BGG rating1.0 / 10

Vibe

KidsParty

Play time

0 min

Players

4–8

Recommended age

0+ yrs

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Q4How many players does Cryptic Counsels support?

Cryptic Counsels is played by 4–8 players.

Q5How long does a game of Cryptic Counsels take?

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Q6What age is Cryptic Counsels for?

Cryptic Counsels is recommended from age 0.

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Mechanics & categories

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