{"id":1137,"date":"2026-06-03T06:59:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T06:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/?page_id=1137"},"modified":"2026-06-03T11:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T11:49:37","slug":"codenames-board-game-reviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/boardgamewinners.com\/?page_id=1137","title":{"rendered":"Codenames Board Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Codenames Board Game<\/a><\/h2>\n

A Fun and Strategic Word Guessing Challenge<\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/codenames.jpg” title_text=”codenames” url=”https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Czech-Games-00031CGE-Codenames\/dp\/B014Q1XX9S?crid=ISYCCXZ4X6J7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l9sIKc2vKp1KArqzEaa3IAhBPtdfYyB7Y-d-Xioslfz9I8QBfIFtfXLMLpeM8l6edWGiTJrUhyfJOrxADJW_mOWGtiWj9yKCHYkTZGZ9Lqhl5SgTpX3oGnF8LyGkAJzRQyPwuL-xRkzq5t3dBKn21PxdcGYknfUA-nKwipmwpLeaQfs85HT54pt3siX2jJ5oey6AvyJUP9o_7LFRT3Mi_usL-OQQkaxSHSGmSjLGqVdfHeN1zm00PhaeMRq0u2eDtr40lUX418vRbhhYkysnHVh24qQja12QNL9q9MXBvHA.3HfnjT7tkvFo7J_-q6XvXQ0jl-G0RT1HbO19_jfzc2U&dib_tag=se&keywords=codenames&qid=1732272962&sprefix=codenam%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=thirdplanet03-20&linkId=2f727d6a70697eea86ef6ddba99bd4a5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|on” module_class=”proimg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=”gamedesc” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.4rem” header_4_text_color=”#f3ad16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]In Codenames Game, two teams compete to make contact with all of their agents first. The game board consists of 25 cards, each with a single word. The spymasters know which cards represent their team’s agents, while the teammates rely on their clues to make the right guesses.<\/p>\n

Each clue given by the spymaster consists of a single word and a number. The number indicates how many cards are associated with that clue word. Teammates then take turns guessing, trying to identify one agent at a time. If they guess correctly, they can keep guessing up to the number given in the clue. The first team to successfully identify all of their agents wins!<\/p>\n

Codenames The Board Game is perfect for those who love competitive team-based games where strategy and communication are key. It\u2019s a fantastic game for any group looking for a fun and engaging challenge.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/buy-on-amazon-button-png-3-300×111-1.png” title_text=”buy-on-amazon-button-png-3-300×111″ url=”https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Czech-Games-00031CGE-Codenames\/dp\/B014Q1XX9S?crid=ISYCCXZ4X6J7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l9sIKc2vKp1KArqzEaa3IAhBPtdfYyB7Y-d-Xioslfz9I8QBfIFtfXLMLpeM8l6edWGiTJrUhyfJOrxADJW_mOWGtiWj9yKCHYkTZGZ9Lqhl5SgTpX3oGnF8LyGkAJzRQyPwuL-xRkzq5t3dBKn21PxdcGYknfUA-nKwipmwpLeaQfs85HT54pt3siX2jJ5oey6AvyJUP9o_7LFRT3Mi_usL-OQQkaxSHSGmSjLGqVdfHeN1zm00PhaeMRq0u2eDtr40lUX418vRbhhYkysnHVh24qQja12QNL9q9MXBvHA.3HfnjT7tkvFo7J_-q6XvXQ0jl-G0RT1HbO19_jfzc2U&dib_tag=se&keywords=codenames&qid=1732272962&sprefix=codenam%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=thirdplanet03-20&linkId=2f727d6a70697eea86ef6ddba99bd4a5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl” url_new_window=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ module_class=”infodesc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3%||||false|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”infotext” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Number of Players<\/strong>
3-8 Players<\/p>\n

Playtime<\/strong>
15 Minutes<\/p>\n

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How To Play<\/strong>
Video<\/a><\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>
15+<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/buy-on-amazon-button-png-3-300×111-1.png” title_text=”buy-on-amazon-button-png-3-300×111″ url=”https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Czech-Games-00031CGE-Codenames\/dp\/B014Q1XX9S?crid=ISYCCXZ4X6J7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l9sIKc2vKp1KArqzEaa3IAhBPtdfYyB7Y-d-Xioslfz9I8QBfIFtfXLMLpeM8l6edWGiTJrUhyfJOrxADJW_mOWGtiWj9yKCHYkTZGZ9Lqhl5SgTpX3oGnF8LyGkAJzRQyPwuL-xRkzq5t3dBKn21PxdcGYknfUA-nKwipmwpLeaQfs85HT54pt3siX2jJ5oey6AvyJUP9o_7LFRT3Mi_usL-OQQkaxSHSGmSjLGqVdfHeN1zm00PhaeMRq0u2eDtr40lUX418vRbhhYkysnHVh24qQja12QNL9q9MXBvHA.3HfnjT7tkvFo7J_-q6XvXQ0jl-G0RT1HbO19_jfzc2U&dib_tag=se&keywords=codenames&qid=1732272962&sprefix=codenam%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=thirdplanet03-20&linkId=2f727d6a70697eea86ef6ddba99bd4a5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ module_class=”finalcolum” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”infotext” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Complexity<\/strong>
Easy<\/p>\n

Price<\/strong>
$19.94<\/a><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”video” module_class=”bg_Section” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”850px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=” How To Play – Codenames Board Game” module_class=”headingsec” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Libre Baskerville||||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”2rem” custom_margin=”||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”10px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]How To Play Codenames Board Game in just a few minutes. Watch the official tutorial and jump straight into the fun.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J8RWBooJivg&t=126s” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Steps of game” module_class=”cardview” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Codenames Rules & Gameplay” module_class=”headingsec” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Libre Baskerville||||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”2rem” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ module_class=”gamesteps” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”datacoloum” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/codenames-board-game-1.png” title_text=”codenames-board-game-1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1. Set Up the Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arrange 25 word cards in a 5\u00d75 grid. Spymasters receive a key card showing which words belong to each team and which word is the assassin.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”datacoloum” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/codenames-board-game-2.png” title_text=”codenames-board-game-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]2. Give a One-Word Clue<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each Spymaster gives a single-word clue and a number. The clue should help teammates identify multiple words connected to their team’s cards.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”datacoloum” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/codenames-board-game-3.png” title_text=”codenames-board-game-3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]3. Make Your Guesses<\/strong><\/p>\n

Team members discuss the clue and point to the word cards they believe match. They may guess up to the number given plus one extra guess.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ module_class=”gamesteps” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”datacoloum” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/codenames-board-game-4.png” title_text=”codenames-board-game-4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]4. Reveal the Selected Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Spymaster reveals each chosen card. It may belong to your team, the opposing team, a neutral bystander, or the assassin.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”datacoloum” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/codenames-board-game-5.png” title_text=”codenames-board-game-5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]5. Continue Taking Turns<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teams alternate giving clues and making guesses. Correct guesses allow the team to continue, while incorrect guesses usually end their turn.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”datacoloum” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ecstatic-clarke.132-148-75-135.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/codenames-board-game-6.png” title_text=”codenames-board-game-6″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]6. Win the Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

A team wins by identifying all of its assigned agents first. However, selecting the assassin card immediately causes that team to lose.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Pros & Cons” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f3″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Pros & Cons – Codenames Board Game” module_class=”headingsec” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Libre Baskerville||||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”2rem” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

What’s Great<\/h3>\n