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Código Enigma
2016
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
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Código Enigma is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Joel Pellegrino Hotham and Silvina Fontenla and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory.
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About the game
This is a card game set in World War II that revolves around the decryption of the German Enigma machine. It is based in Bletchley Park, a military facility in Buckinghamshire, England, where German codes were decoded. Each player takes on the role of an Enigma machine operator, and competes against others to encode and decode messages faster than their opponents and avoid being blocked by the German soldiers. The game involves strategic thinking and concentration, and is rich in historical content. The gameplay involves collecting sets of cards with different symbols from a shared pool while also trying to prevent other players from collecting the cards they need.
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Questions and answers
Código Enigma supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Código Enigma is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Código Enigma for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Código Enigma has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Código Enigma belongs to these categories: Memory and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Código Enigma are: Joel Pellegrino Hotham and Silvina Fontenla. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Código Enigma as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.