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Designed by Vlaada Chvátil
Published by Czech Games Edition (CGE), asmodee + 36 more
Players
2-8
Community Snapshot
Designed for 6 players and playable in ~15 min, Codenames delivers a light experience that earned a 7.4 on BGG.
How It Plays
Communication Limits
You can't just say whatever you want to your teammates — the game limits what you can share, which makes every hint count.
Deduction
You use clues and logic to figure out hidden information — channel your inner detective!
Memory
You need to remember where things are or what happened earlier — a sharp memory gives you a real advantage.
Race
It's all about getting to the finish first — every move counts when you're sprinting toward the goal.
Team-Based Game
Players split into teams and work together to outplay the other side — teamwork makes the dream work!
About This Game
Two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates know the agents only by their codenames — single-word labels like "disease", "Germany", and "carrot". Yes, carrot.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Expansions & Related
39 Expansions
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Play Time
15 min
Complexity
1.3 / 5
Rating
7.5
Year
2015
Nome in Codice: Carte Bonus Comics and Games 2016
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+ 31 more expansions