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Jotto

Jotto

Endless Games (I) · 1956
220 min12+ yrs1.6/5 complexity6.5 BGG#14.832 BGG185Couples
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How do you play Jotto?

The object of the game is to find your opponent's secret word. Each player chooses a five letter word and writes it down so the other cannot see it. The word should be in the dictionary and can include letters that repeat.

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Jotto box art
official art · Endless Games (I)

The object of the game is to find your opponent's secret word. Each player chooses a five letter word and writes it down so the other cannot see it. The word should be in the dictionary and can include letters that repeat. One player now announces a test word and the second player reveals how many letters in that word are the same as the letters in his secret word. Such a letter is called a jot and the first player marks down how many jots that word contained. Players take turns guessing and use the information (number of jots) they have gathered to guess the opponents secret word.

game anatomy
Complexity1.6 / 5
BGG rating6.5 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#14.832
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Jotto?
Jotto is a deduction game, for 2 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring paper-and-pencil. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Jotto — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Jotto support?
Jotto is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Jotto take?
A game of Jotto takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Jotto for?
Jotto is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Jotto?
Jotto has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.6 out of 5.
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