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Cryptic Counsels

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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Cryptic Counsels box art
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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Q3How do you play Cryptic Counsels?
Cryptic Counsels is a party game game, for 4–8 players, taking ~0 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Cryptic Counsels — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Cryptic Counsels support?
Cryptic Counsels is played by 4–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of Cryptic Counsels take?
A game of Cryptic Counsels takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Cryptic Counsels for?
Cryptic Counsels is recommended from age 0.
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