Cipher Five
Settle It

A fast two-player decision duel with a shared cipher.

Settle It lets two players resolve a decision by racing to solve the same cipher. You choose a category and optional stake, then duel in real time.

Before You Start

  • Open the Settle It tab to create or join a duel.
  • Choose a main category and decision type (or enter a custom decision).
  • Share the 6-digit duel code with your opponent.

Step-by-Step Play

Create a duel

Select a category, decision type, and optional stake, then create a duel code.

Join with a code

Opponents join using the 6-digit code shown in the lobby.

Ready up

Both players tap Ready before the duel begins.

Race the timer

Enter guesses on the shared cipher before the time and attempt limits run out.

Review the outcome

The duel ends with a result summary and the decision text.

Understanding the Screen

Duel code panel

Shows the active duel code, decision text, and player readiness.

Live status bar

Shows attempts, timer, and progress during the duel.

Progress meter

Displays best exact and total matches for each player as the duel progresses.

Keypad + submit

Use the keypad to enter guesses and submit when the row is complete.

Win, Lose, or Complete

  • The first player to submit the exact secret number wins the duel.
  • If time or attempts run out, the winner is determined by best exact matches, then total matches, then attempts used and timing.
  • If a player leaves, the duel ends early and is marked as forfeited.
  • If no opponent joins in time, the duel expires and must be recreated.

Scoring and Results

  • Settle It is about the decision outcome, not leaderboard scoring.
  • Result summaries highlight attempts, timing, and the final decision text.

Tips

Tip 1

Pick a clear decision and stake so both players understand the outcome.

Tip 2

Watch the progress indicators to gauge how close your opponent is.

Screenshot Guide

Settle It lobby placeholder
Screenshot Placeholder

Settle It lobby

Capture the lobby with the duel code, decision text, and readiness.
Settle It duel placeholder
Screenshot Placeholder

Settle It live duel

Capture the live duel with timer and progress indicators.

FAQ

Do both players see the same cipher?

Yes. Settle It uses a shared cipher so the duel is a fair race.

What happens if someone does not ready up?

The duel stays in the lobby until both players are ready.