How many players is Master Word?

Master Word plays with 3–6 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Master Word take to play?

A game of Master Word takes 5–15 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Master Word any good?

Master Word rates 7.2/10 from 238 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / party game game built around communication limits, cooperative game, real-time.

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Master Word (2020)

3–6 players · 5–15 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.2 on BGG

Players: 3–6
Play time: 5–15 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.2/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 12+ who like deduction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 5–15 min.

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About Master Word

Use clues to decipher a secret word—but if a clue matches that word, you lose.

Deduction Party Game Word Game

Mechanics: Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Real-Time

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Master Word FAQ

How many players is Master Word?: Master Word plays with 3–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Master Word take to play?: A game of Master Word takes 5–15 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Master Word any good?: Master Word rates 7.2/10 from 238 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / party game game built around communication limits, cooperative game, real-time.