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Signal

Signal

Designed byJasper Beatrix•Published byDVC Games

Rank
370
in 2025
Total Points
3 pts
Borda count scoring

In Signal, players take on the role of Experts seeking to understand the Alien player, who in turn is seeking to be understood. The Experts will create and transmit "signals" to the Alien, who has certain rules for how to respond that must be deduced by the Experts. Once the E…

Published
2025
Players
2-6
Play Time
10-20 min
Weight
2.00 / 5
BGG Rating
7.4View on BoardGameGeek

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Dan Thurot
Dec 27, 2025