
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,561
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Codenames: Disney – Family Edition
- 2–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Linqer
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Linqer is an expansion for Linq released in 2008 for 4–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Erik Nielsen and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Pattern Recognition.
It is an expansion to the game Linq. It consists of 26 new pairs of cards which add 312 new words to the base game. This expansion also adds 8 new question mark Cards, in case that the old ones were played with very much, so you can spot, when somebody has it. It is only playable together with Linq.
Linqer supports 4–8 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 Linqer 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 Linqer 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.
Linqer has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Linqer belongs to these categories: Party Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Pattern Recognition. 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 Linqer are: Erik Nielsen. 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 Linqer as an expansion for Linq. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Linq to use it. Check that your edition of Linq is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.