How many players is Linq?

Linq plays with 4–8 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Linq take to play?

A game of Linq takes 45 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Linq rates 6.9/10 from 954 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / party game game built around pattern recognition, targeted clues, team-based game.

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Linq (2004)

4–8 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players: 4–8
Play time: 45 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 6.9/10

Best for 4–8 players aged 10+ who like deduction games — light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Linq

Confuse and outsmart the counter spies. Do not confuse nor outsmart your sole friend.

Deduction Party Game Spies/Secret Agents Word Game

Mechanics: Pattern Recognition, Targeted Clues, Team-Based Game, Voting · Designer: Andrea Meyer, Erik Nielsen

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Linq FAQ

How many players is Linq?: Linq plays with 4–8 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Linq take to play?: A game of Linq takes 45 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Linq any good?: Linq rates 6.9/10 from 954 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / party game game built around pattern recognition, targeted clues, team-based game.