Codebreaker
In Codebreaker your goal is to guess a 3 or 4 digit secret code which is generated by either the computer or another player. Depending on the difficulty setting, the player has either 8 or 12 guesses to figure out the code by entering in values with the keyboard controller. After each guess, the computer analyzes your input and displays results which indicate if you have a correct digit in the correct position, a correct digit in the wrong position, or no correct digits at all. Points are scored based on how many turns it takes to correctly identify the code. A second game variation called Nim is also included. In this game, two players take turns removing items from a stack. On each turn, a...
- Genre
- Strategy
- Year
- 1978
- Developer
- Atari, Inc.
- Publisher
- Atari, Inc.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Codebreaker frequently asked questions
How do I play Codebreaker online with a friend?
Codebreaker (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Codebreaker on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Codebreaker in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Codebreaker netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Codebreaker for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Codebreaker on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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