- BGG rank
- BGG #17,186
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Alphabet Code
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,993
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Digit Code
2025
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- 2–5 players
- 20–25 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.9/5
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Digit Code is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 20–25 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Shota Hasuike and its main mechanics are Deduction.
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About the game
For some unknown reason, we now find ourselves in a situation where we must quickly interpret a six-digit digital code. We will analyze this code by gathering various uncertain pieces of information. Its meaning will become clear in our hands, just as it always has. In Digit Code, each player in a two-player game creates a secret six-digit code, with three numbers above three numbers, with a digit 0-9 appearing at most twice and not adjacent to one another. The letters A-Y are used to indicate number segments in a column or in a row, or within a particular digit. Players take turns asking each other questions of the following four types: How many spaces in row ? or column ? are filled? Is the number ? even or odd? Looking at the adjacent numbers ? and ??, which one is larger? Is the segment at row ? and column ?? filled? Each player must ask all four question types before they can repeat a question type. On a turn, a player can give a six-digit number instead of a question. If they have guessed all six numbers correctly, they win; if not, the opponent says "Wrong", and the game continues. If a player guesses incorrectly twice, they lose. With three or more players, one player creates a six-digit number that the other players race to deduce first, with the players asking questions in turn. Once again, if a player guesses incorrectly twice, they are out of the game.
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Questions and answers
Digit Code supports 2–5 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 Digit Code is 20–25 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 Digit Code for ages 8 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.
Digit Code 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.
Digit Code belongs to these categories: Number, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Deduction. 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 Digit Code are: Shota Hasuike. 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 Digit Code 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.