Codename

Oracle

A game by Andrew J. Clark

2 Players 30 minutes Low

Memory

Card Game, Deduction, Memory, Spies/Secret Agents

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In Codename: Oracle, you're dropped into a high-stakes world of espionage where you play as either an American CIA Psychic Operative or a Soviet KGB Mentalist. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, and it's up to you to extract top-secret launch codes from your opponent's mind before a nuclear showdown erupts. This 30-minute game for two players is easy to learn, but don't let that fool you - it's a challenging and thrilling ride that requires strategic thinking and a keen memory. As you dive into the game, you'll create a "Mind-field" consisting of a 4x5 grid of Zener cards, which were originally designed to test extra-sensory perception. Your goal is to position and remember the cards in your Mind-field to group them and perform powerful actions like "strike," "shield," or "focus." Each move has a unique effect depending on the Zener cards you turn over, and you'll need to stay one step ahead of your opponent to win. The game ends when you've either cracked the launch code or dealt enough psychic damage to knock your opponent out of the game. With its unique blend of memory, deduction, and spy-themed gameplay, Codename: Oracle is a gripping experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.