Jotto (1956)

Jotto

Jotto, also known as Giotto, is a code-breaking pen and paper word game for two players, invented in 1955 by Morton M. Rosenfeld. The game was initially marketed by Rosenfeld’s New York-based Jotto Corp, and later, in the 1970s, copyright passed to the Selchow and Righter Company. The game is now made by Endless Games.

Why is Jotto Popular?

Jotto is a popular game because it is a simple and engaging way for two players to test their code-breaking skills and vocabulary. The game has been around for over six decades and has maintained its popularity due to its accessibility and the challenge it presents to players.

Game Components of Jotto

The Game Components of Jotto for Jotto are minimal and include:
– Two pads of paper
– Two small pencils
– A secret word for each player

Game Setup of Jotto

Each player picks and writes down a secret word and attempts to guess the other’s word first during their turn. Players keep track of each guess and result on paper, crossing out letters of the alphabet that (by deduction) cannot appear in the opponent’s secret word.

Gameplay Mechanics of Jotto

Jotto is a game of deduction and vocabulary. Players take turns guessing words and receiving feedback on how close their guesses are to the target word. The game proceeds until one player has enough information to make a correct guess.

Game Objective of Jotto

The objective of Jotto is to be the first player to correctly guess the other player’s secret word.

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