What’s the game all about?

Step into the world of Cryptic Cards, a thrilling mystery phrase game where you decipher hidden phrases using image clues on cards. Race against time with a decreasing timer, balancing lives and levels to unravel each cryptic mystery.

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Starting a New Game:
  • Click "Play Now" to initiate the game.
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Select a category:
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Gameplay:
  • Fill in letter boxes to guess the phrase using your keyboard.
  • Correct answers move you to the next level with a new cryptic phrase. An animation of ‘Correct’ will pop out with the green check beside the phrase.
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INCORRECT:
  • Incorrect guesses deduct a life but don't necessarily end the game. An animation of ‘Incorrect’ will pop up with a red ‘X’ mark beside the phrase.
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Game display on top of the screen:
  • Time
  • Points
  • Users Lives
  • Users Level
  • Category
  • Pause Button
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Scoring System that displays the specific score
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Game Summary:
  • Your game will end if all lives are lost or the decreasing timer expires without a correct answer. The Game Summary will pop up displaying your Level Achieved, Total Score, Total Time and a Play Again button.
Continue to another topic? This will take the user to the category selection screen.
Celebrate your achievement with a lively 'Congratulations' message, marking the completion of a specific topic or category.
The Game Summary displays the users Level Achieved, Total Score, Total Time and an option to Play Again.
Below the animation, users
have two options:
Continue to another topic? This will take the user to the category selection screen.
The Game Summary displays the users Level Achieved, Total Score, Total Time and an option to Play Again.
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    Mental Challenge
    • Engage in a mental challenge deciphering phrases from image clues within a time limit.
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    Strategic
    Decision-Making
    • Make strategic choices in selecting consonants and vowels to optimize your chances.
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    Scoring Mastery
    • Balance speed and accuracy to maximize your score as you progress through levels.

Unleash your inner detective in Cryptic Cards! race against time, decode hidden phrases using image clues, and celebrate victories. It's a mental challenge with strategic twists—play now for a thrilling experience!

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  • Q: What is the objective of the game?

    The objective of the game is for the player to decipher a hidden mystery phrase using clues represented as images on cards. They need to input the correct phrase using their keyboard to progress to the next level.

  • Q: Is there a time limit for each level?

    Yes, the timer will begin at 2 minutes and then slowly decrease as each level is completed.

  • Q: What happens if I lose all my lives?

    Once all 3 lives are lost, the game will end and you will be taken to the game summary screen.

  • Q: Can I play on both desktop and mobile devices?

    Yes, the game is designed for both platforms. Desktop versions exclude the on-screen keyboard.