- BGG rating
- 7.8
Perfect Words: Divertissements
- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,238
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Perfect Words
2023
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- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
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Perfect Words is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Paul-Henri Argiot and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Square Grid, and Deduction.
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- BGG rating
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Perfect Words: Tour du Monde
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- 2024
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About the game
Using Word cards and Arrow tiles, players create a crossword puzzle together. They discuss the grid, trying to make as much sense of it as possible. Next, players try to guess the arrow associations: For each arrow number (from 1 to 10), they write down on their note sheets the associations they think best summarize the words lined up in front of the arrows. Together, the players reveal the associations they have written down. Each association found by a majority of players earns the group points: 1 Shell token (= 1 point), if the association has been written down by a majority of players. 1 Perfect token (= 2 points), if the association has been written down by even more players. Players add up the shells obtained to see which medal they get. Bronze Medal? Silver? Or Gold? And if players are really good, they can even earn the special mentions "Amazing!", "Incredible!" or "Perfect Masters!". The game also includes a Competitive variant for players who prefer a more challenging game. Two variants allow you to modulate the difficulty, making it easier (for playing with children, for example) or harder for experienced players. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Gémklub
- Piatnik
- Tranjis Games
- TIKI Editions
Questions and answers
Perfect Words supports 2–6 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 Perfect Words is 15–30 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 Perfect Words 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.
Perfect Words has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Perfect Words belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Square Grid, and 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 Perfect Words are: Paul-Henri Argiot. 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 Perfect Words 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.