Private target
Only the cue giver and optional facilitator receive the target. Guessers and spectators receive no target data before scoring.
Independent color-clue game
Hues and Cues-style play, built for the browser
HUES AND CUES® is a USAopoly/The Op trademark. Hue Hunt is an independent CardYard game and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or an official online edition of that product.
Separate phones, one public board
Ordered markers
Each player confirms one available cell per pass. The Room prevents duplicate occupancy and stale placements.
Bring your own call
Play together in person or keep a video call open. CardYard synchronizes the game but does not include voice or video calling.
Mobile board interaction
Overview first. Precision on tap.
The complete palette stays visible on a phone. Tap any region to open a 5 by 5 magnified lens, choose an exact coordinate, review it, and confirm.
SkipConfirm cell
E13E14E15E16E17F13F14F15F16F17G13G14G15G16G17H13H14H15H16H17I13I14I15I16I17
Selected: G15
Exactly two players
Build one spectrum together
Duo mode starts automatically with two active players. Partners alternate as cue giver for four turns each, use the same private two-cue flow, and combine every marker and cue bonus into one shared score. There is no individual ranking, tie, or overtime, only a final color-sync rating.
In Rooms, each partner plays on a separate phone. In local play, the device uses a look-away privacy handoff before showing target choices.
How a turn works
- 01
Choose one of four private hues.
- 02
Give one word, then place the first markers.
- 03
Give one or two words, or pass.
- 04
Reveal the target and score both rings.
Hue Hunt questions
The local game is free. Room hosting is a Premium feature, and joining remains free.
How many people can play Hue Hunt?
Hue Hunt supports 2 to 10 active players. Exactly two players automatically use CardYard's cooperative Duo variant. A Room host may participate or act as a facilitator who does not guess or score.
How does two-player Duo mode work?
Two partners alternate as cue giver for eight turns and build one shared score. In a Room they use separate phones. On one device, a look-away handoff keeps each target private.
Can clues be spoken instead of typed?
Yes. The cue giver can type the clue into the Room or confirm that it was spoken aloud on a call or in the room.
Can we play on one device?
Yes. Local pass-and-play is free and works without an account. A look-away handoff keeps the target private.
How does scoring work?
An exact guess earns 3 points, a neighboring cell earns 2, and a cell two steps away earns 1. The cue giver scores for markers on or next to the target.
Does Room hosting require Premium?
Yes. Joining a Room is free, while creating and hosting a synchronized Room follows CardYard's Premium host policy. Local one-device play is free.
Is Hue Hunt an official Hues and Cues edition?
No. Hue Hunt is an independently designed CardYard color-clue game. CardYard is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by USAopoly or The Op.