About this item
Highlights
- A fun word based board game for the family!
- Type of game: Strategy board game
- Playing time: 15-20 Minutes
- Includes: 16 agent cards, 1 double agent card, 7 innocent bystander cards
- Suggested age: 14 Years and Up
- Number of players: 2-8 Players
Codenames is a social word board game with a simple premise and challenging game play. Fast paced and a great party game that's sure to keep the whole family entertained, it's inclusive game play makes the game challenging and fun!
The game starts as two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates know the agents only by their codenames. You can choose to compete in a team or by yourself, while you try to see who can make contact with all of their agents first!
Pay attention as The Spymaster gives out a one word clue that can point to multiple words on the table. Teammates must try and decipher the clue to try and guess the words of their color while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team.
Remember, pay close attention to clues and the spymaster but watch out and always avoid the assassin!
The game works great with 4 players if you prefer to guess without help or you can add more players if you prefer a lively discussion. Players can also play a cooperative variant where a single team tries to achieve the highest score they can by playing against the game itself.
The game starts as two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates know the agents only by their codenames. You can choose to compete in a team or by yourself, while you try to see who can make contact with all of their agents first!
Pay attention as The Spymaster gives out a one word clue that can point to multiple words on the table. Teammates must try and decipher the clue to try and guess the words of their color while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team.
Remember, pay close attention to clues and the spymaster but watch out and always avoid the assassin!
The game works great with 4 players if you prefer to guess without help or you can add more players if you prefer a lively discussion. Players can also play a cooperative variant where a single team tries to achieve the highest score they can by playing against the game itself.
Material: Cardstock
Type of Game: Strategy and war games
Playing Time: 15-20 Minutes
Includes: Cards
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Package type: Full game
Number of Players: 2-8 Players
TCIN: 50364627
UPC: 8594156310318
Item Number (DPCI): 087-10-1726
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Ratings & reviews
228Most helpful positive reviews
Amazing Party Gane
(would recommend)
5 out of 5 stars
PRo86 — 3 years ago
I've played this game with many groups. Total blast. It's borderline torture when you give the clue and your team completely mis interprets.
Overview of the game. You split into two teams. And there are about 25 cards, each I with a random word spread across the table. one person from the team is s...see moreof the reviewer's review
THE Go To Party Game!
(would recommend)
5 out of 5 stars
Kenobi — 2 years ago
This is a game that plays really well with 2 people on up... but REALLY shines with a group of 6 or more. Appropriate for a wide age range (I've played it with my kids). Super simple to learn and play... but will keep you thinking about it for days after you put it down.see moreof the reviewer's review
(would recommend)
5 out of 5 stars
skizzo — 1 year ago
I love this game! It comes with cards that have one word on them. All different random things. To set up the game, you lay out the cards in a 5 x 5 grid. Players split into 2 teams, one team red the other blue. Each round, there is an indicator card that only one one player from each team can see th...see moreof the reviewer's review
Game Night Resurrected
(would recommend)
5 out of 5 stars
A Player of Games — 1 year ago
verified purchaser
This is such a great family game. My husband, who hates games, even likes this one as it is intellectual and thought provoking, as well as educational Would absolutely recommend for families with older children. Best new game since Settlers of Catan.see moreof the reviewer's review
Most recent reviews
(would recommend)
5 out of 5 stars
JR — today
This is a GREAT game, especially for the price. We bought one and several for our friends who like to play board games with their kids. Great for adults, too. Involves creative thinking.see moreof the reviewer's review
(would recommend)
5 out of 5 stars
Jane — 2 days ago
Lots of fun for all ages!see moreof the reviewer's review
(would recommend)
5 out of 5 stars
Chris — 3 days ago
Good word game that accommodates more people than the box suggests.see moreof the reviewer's review
(would recommend)
5 out of 5 stars
Smbdy — 4 days ago
Great game that hits all the right notes. It's simple, but also requires some cleverness. Interactive, but not in a awkward or pressurized way. Lots of replay value, even with the same people.see moreof the reviewer's review
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