Sync — one clue, one dial, two teams (Wavelength, free in browser)
Based on Wavelength
Read the psychic's mind. Land the dial. Pop off.
- Players
- 4–10 players
- Duration
- 10–20 min
- Updated
Sync — land a clue on the hidden target
What is Sync?
Sync is a team-based party game built around a hidden target on a spectrum. The Psychic sees a target zone — say, between 'Hot' and 'Cold.' They give a single clue. Their team places a dial where they think the target is. Reveal. Score by how close they got.
It's a group telepathy puzzle. The clues get unhinged. 'A lukewarm Tuesday morning' is a real thing someone has said.
How to play
- 1Players split into two teams. Each turn, one person becomes the Psychic and sees a private spectrum (e.g. 'Underrated ↔ Overrated') with a hidden target zone.
- 2The Psychic gives one clue out loud. Their team debates and slides the dial to where they think the target sits. Lock it in.
- 3Reveal where the target actually was. Score 4 / 3 / 2 / 0 by how close you landed. The other team gets one chance to guess 'left or right' for a steal point. Swap roles. Play to a target score.
FAQ
Is Sync good for non-gamers?
Yes. There are no rules to memorize beyond 'give a clue, slide the dial.' Most groups are playing well by round two.
How many players is best?
Five to eight. Three on a team, plus a Psychic, gives you debate without analysis paralysis.
Can I play with three people?
It works with four minimum — the Psychic sits out their own round. Three is too few for the team-debate phase.
Is this Wavelength?
Sync is an in-browser rebuild of Wavelength, the original spectrum-clue party game by Wolfgang Warsch, Alex Hague, and Justin Vickers (CMYK). We're not affiliated with CMYK — if you love the mechanic, please buy the physical game to support the original designers. Full credits at /about#credits.