Codenames

Lead your team to identify secret agents using clever word associations.

2–8·15 min

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Gameplay

Codenames is a team-based word deduction game where spymasters give one-word clues to help their team identify their agents. Teams must avoid guessing the assassin to win the game.

BGG: 7.5 1.25 BGG

Gameplay Taxonomy

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Expansions

230.1

EXPANSION

Codenames: Sci-Fi Expansion Pack

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15 min

230.1

EXPANSION

Codenames: Fairy Tales Expansion Pack

4-8p

15 min

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