
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,606
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Word Traveler
- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2024

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Decrypto: Expansion #01 – Laserdrive is an expansion for 截碼戰 黑盒版 released in 2019 for 3–8 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Thomas Dagenais-Lespérance and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game, Communication Limits, and Targeted Clues.
When you add Decrypto: Expansion #01 – Laserdrive to the base game, each round you draw a category card — movie titles, tourist attractions, words that begin with an A, etc. — and at least one of the clues that you give to your teammates must match this category. If all three of your clues match the category, then you receive a red laser token. You can spend two red laser tokens to attempt to guess one of the team's hidden words. If you guess correctly, you receive a white token because you've intercepted their info — and collecting two white tokens wins you the game, so this expansion gives you a new way to work toward victory.
Decrypto: Expansion #01 – Laserdrive supports 3–8 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 Decrypto: Expansion #01 – Laserdrive is 15–45 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 Decrypto: Expansion #01 – Laserdrive for ages 12 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.
Decrypto: Expansion #01 – Laserdrive has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Decrypto: Expansion #01 – Laserdrive belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game, Communication Limits, and Targeted Clues. 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 Decrypto: Expansion #01 – Laserdrive are: Thomas Dagenais-Lespérance. 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 Decrypto: Expansion #01 – Laserdrive as an expansion for 截碼戰 黑盒版. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 截碼戰 黑盒版 to use it. Check that your edition of 截碼戰 黑盒版 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.