Head to head
Taboo Quick Draw or Decrypto
To help you decide
Why you'd pick each one
Taboo Quick Draw
- Less well known, if you want something off the beaten track.
- Easier to teach and to get to the table: 1.3 vs 1.8 in weight.
- Fills a long session, if you have the whole evening.
- Brings line drawing, which the other one doesn't have.
- Works with younger players: 8+ against 12+.
Decrypto
- Better rated on BoardGameGeek: 7.8 vs 5.6.
- Far more played: 28,081 ratings against 44.
- Meatier, if you want something to chew on.
- Plays in 30 minutes against 60.
- Brings communication limits and targeted clues, which the other one doesn't have.
The numbers, side by side
| Data point | Taboo Quick Draw | Decrypto |
|---|---|---|
| BGG rating | 5.6 | 7.8 Better rated |
| Ratings | 44 | 28,081 |
| Players | 4–8 | 3–8 |
| Playing time | 60 min | 15–45 min |
| Complexity | 1.3 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 |
| Age | 8+ | 12+ |
| Year | 2002 | 2018 |
Only the rating gets a winner mark. A shorter or lighter game isn't a better one: it depends on what you're after.
Ratings and catalogue data are attributed to BoardGameGeek.