The new edition of Codenames refreshes the classic experience players know and love. From a revised word list for improved gameplay, beautiful art, a brand-new insert that keeps your game neatly organized, to a streamlined rulebook that makes the game easier to teach and learn, this updated version is designed to delight longtime fans of the game and welcome new ones.
/n/nIn Codenames, two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates, however, only know these agents by their codenames — single, seemingly random words like “chocolate,” “sunflower,” or even “carrot.” (Yes, there’s an agent out there codenamed “carrot.”) The goal is simple: each spymaster wants their team to identify all of their agents first, without accidentally revealing the assassin.
/n/nTo play, lay out 25 cards, each featuring a single word. The spymasters share a key card that shows which words correspond to agents from each team, innocent bystanders, and the assassin. They then take turns giving one-word clues followed by a number. The clue should relate to multiple cards that their team should guess, and the number tells teammates how many cards are linked to that clue/n/n.Teammates guess one card at a time. If they guess correctly, they can keep going. But if they pick a card belonging to the opposing team or an innocent bystander, their turn ends. And if they choose the assassin? Game over.
/n/nPlay continues with each spymaster offering new clues until one team successfully identifies all of their agents — or someone tragically uncovers the assassin.
/n/nGet ready for clever clues, bold guesses, and the ultimate race to uncover your team’s secret agents — Codenames makes every game night unforgettable!