STORY
Codenames is a social word game with a simple premise and challenging game play. Two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates know the agents only by their codenames. The teams compete to see who can make contact with all of their agents first. Spymasters give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the table. Their teammates try to guess words of their colour while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team. And everyone wants to avoid the assassin.
GAMEPLAY
The game works very well with 4 players if you prefer to guess without help. Or you can add more players if you prefer lively discussion. There is also a cooperative variant where a single team tries to achieve the highest score they can by playing against the game itself.
AWARDS & HONORS
- 2016 UK Games Expo Best Party Game Winner
- 2016 Tric Trac d'Argent
- 2016 SXSW Tabletop Game of the Year Nominee
- 2016 Spiel des Jahres Winner
- 2016 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Family Game Nominee
- 2016 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee
- 2016 Gouden Ludo Best Family Game Winner
- 2016 Årets Spel Best Adult Game Nominee
- 2015 Meeples' Choice Winner
- 2015 Jocul Anului în România Beginners Finalist
- 2015 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee
- 2015 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee
- 2015 Golden Geek Best Party Board Game Winner
- 2015 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Winner
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