Codenames
Codenames
Codenames is the award-winning word association party game where teams race to identify secret agents using clever one-word clues. Perfect for 4–8 players, with fast 15-minute rounds and massive replayability.
The clock is ticking. The assassin is in play. One word could win the game—or doom your team forever. Codenames is the ultimate test of wit, teamwork, and thrilling wordplay, where your cleverness could be the key to victory—or disaster.
How the Game Works
Two rival Spymasters know the secret identities of 25 codenames laid out before the group. Each turn, they give a one-word clue and a number—hinting how many of the words on the table relate to their agents. Teammates discuss, debate, and guess, trying to uncover the right words while avoiding innocent bystanders, enemy agents... and the dreaded assassin.
Play continues with tense, high-stakes clues until one team finds all their agents first. But a single wrong guess could end the game instantly—so think fast, clue smart, and trust your instincts.
Why You’ll Love It
- 🧠 A brilliant, fast-paced deduction game built around clever clue-giving
- 🎉 Ideal for parties, family gatherings, or casual game nights
- ♻️ Over 400 words ensure no two games are ever the same
- 🗣️ Encourages discussion, laughter, and surprising insights into how people think
Game Details
- 🧩 Players: 4–8
- ⏱️ Playtime: 15 minutes
- 🎂 Age: 14+
- 🗂️ Genre: Party / Deduction
- 🎯 Complexity: Light (2/5)
- 🔁 Replayability: Very High
- 🎮 Great for fans of: Just One, Decrypto, Spyfall
What’s in the Box
- 200 double-sided Codename cards (400 total words)
- 40 Key cards showing the grid of agents
- 25 Agent cards (8 red, 8 blue, 7 neutral, 1 double agent, 1 assassin)
- 1 Card stand and sand timer
- Rulebook
How to Play
Watch Rodney Smith from Watch It Played teach you how to play in just a few minutes.
Review
See why Tom Vasel at The Dice Tower called Codenames “an instant classic.”
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