Battle Flips
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A hidden word, two minds studying each other. Every letter you utter can betray you — because it might also be in your word.
What it's about
A word duel where every letter is a risk
Battle Flips is a word game for two players based on deduction and intuition. The goal is simple and ruthless: guess your opponent's secret word before they discover yours. Each round, both players write a word in their own letter holder, then the letter hunt begins.
The real twist of Battle Flips lies in the rule that turns everything upside down: if you name a letter that is also in your word, you are forced to reveal it. Every attempt you make against your opponent can become a clue you give them. Logic, steady nerves, and a touch of daring.
Erasable materials, travel bag, setup in a few seconds. Battle Flips is the game you keep in your bag for any dead time — at the bar, on the train, waiting at a restaurant. It's learned in a minute and can be replayed endlessly.
Battleship meets Hangman: you guess their letters, but every move risks revealing yours.
The secret of Battle Flips in one line
The tension builds with each turn. Uttering a correct letter is a victory — but if it's also in your word, you've just helped the enemy.
From the game experience
Battle Flips
FrogScore · FroGames editorial rating · based on rules and game sessionsWhat's in the box
Everything you need for the duel
2 letter holders
Each player inserts their secret word safe from prying eyes. The heart of the two-player duel.
2 erasable markers
Write, update, erase. Keep track of tried letters and start over in an instant.
1 erasable board
The game support on which to plan your moves and note down collected clues.
1 travel bag
Everything packs away in seconds. Take it anywhere: the perfect game for travel.
One word, two challengers, steady nerves. Battle Flips turns five free minutes into a duel you'll want to replay immediately.
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Game Components5 types of components
A duel in five moments
What happens at the table
Not the rules. The experience.
Two secret words, two challenging glances
Each player writes their word in their word holder, hidden from the other's eyes. You look at each other. The mental duel has already begun before a single letter is even uttered.
The first letter, the first dilemma
You say a letter to try and uncover their word. But if that letter is also in your word, you must reveal it. Every offensive move can become a gift to your opponent. You start calculating.
Clues accumulate
Turn after turn, the board fills with revealed letters. You both have pieces of the other's word — and some pieces of your own now revealed. Now it's about who can read the clues best.
The all-or-nothing moment
You're sure you know their word. But if you're wrong, you give them the decisive turn. Do you try to guess now, or do you wait for another letter, risking them beating you to it? Keep a cool head.
A guessed word, a winner
Someone guesses the word first. Round won. Everything is cleared, a new word is thought of, and it starts again — because one game is never enough with Battle Flips.
How to play
The duel in four steps
Essential rules, maximum tension. You learn it in a minute and master it game after game.
Both players think of a secret word and write it in their word holder, hidden from their opponent's view.
In turns, you say a letter to find out if it's in the other person's word. Each piece of information brings you closer to the solution.
The key rule: if the letter you say is also in your word, you are forced to reveal it. Every move is a double-edged sword.
When you think you have your opponent's word, try to guess it. The first one to do so wins the round.
Why it's different from others
Five things that make a difference
The forced reveal
The original mechanic that turns everything upside down: naming one of your own letters forces you to reveal it. Simple to understand, deep to master.
Head-to-head duel
No hand to manage, no third party. Just you and your opponent, in a direct confrontation where every move matters.
Setup in seconds
Open the bag, write a word, start. No preparation, no board to set up: you play immediately.
Erasable materials
Erasable markers and boards: erase and start over indefinitely. One box, infinite games.
Travel companion
The bag makes everything portable. On the train, on vacation, at a restaurant: Battle Flips always fits in your bag.
Big Potato brand
The care and humor typical of Big Potato Games: clean rules, lively games, and that touch of challenge that keeps you hooked.
How to win
Guess first. Reveal less.
Winning is a matter of balance: attacking your opponent's word without revealing too much of your own. Every letter is a calculation.
Victory
- Guess your opponent's secret word before they guess yours
- Carefully choose which letters to name to avoid giving away clues
- Use the letters the other player is forced to reveal to your advantage
Defeat
- Your opponent completes your word before you complete theirs
- You revealed too many letters by naming those also in your word
- A risky and incorrect guess gave the decisive turn to the other player
Battle Flips is the two-player game you'll always want to keep handy. Quick to learn, impossible to play only once.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Battle Flips
Can more than two people play?
No. Battle Flips is designed exclusively for 2 players, in a head-to-head duel. It's intended as a two-player game: this is its strength, not a limitation. Ideal for couples, siblings, friends, or for a quick challenge wherever you are.
Isn't it just a more elaborate Hangman?
No. The difference lies in the forced revelation: when you name a letter that is also in your word, you must reveal it. This transforms every attempt into a strategic calculation — it's not enough to guess the other's letters, you must do so while protecting your own. This is what gives tactical depth to a seemingly simple game.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, from 8 years old and up. The rules are immediate and the game helps with reasoning about letters and words, making it perfect also as a parent-child challenge. It remains fun and tactical even among adults.
How long does a game last?
A single challenge ends in a few minutes, which almost always prompts a rematch. It's the classic "just one more game" — perfect for downtime or a quick series of rounds.
Is it really practical to take on a trip?
Very. All the content fits in a compact bag and the materials are erasable: no paper to consume, no pieces to lose. It sets up in seconds and is ideal for train, plane, vacations or coffee breaks.
Is it in Italian?
Yes, this is the Italian edition distributed by Asmodee. Rules and materials are in Italian, and you choose the words — so play in the language you prefer.
Battle Flips is a word game for 2 players based on deduction and intuition (ages 8+, duration 10-20 min), produced by Big Potato Games and distributed in Italian by Asmodee. Each player writes a secret word in their word holder and tries to guess the opponent's by naming letters: the original mechanic forces players to reveal letters also present in their own word, adding tension and strategy. Erasable materials, travel bag, setup in seconds: Battle Flips is the compact and replayable word duel, perfect for couples and two-player evenings. Available on FroGames.it.
Battle Flips
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