A good game night gives everyone something to talk about. If your group enjoys word puzzles and a little friendly competition, Codenames is worth a place on the table.
What is Codenames?
Codenames is a team-based word party game from Czech Games Edition, recommended for ages 10 and over. Players work together to decode secret words while avoiding the assassin that can spoil their team's chances.
The appeal is in how differently people connect ideas. A word that seems obvious to one person can lead someone else in a completely different direction, giving your group plenty to discuss between guesses.
Who might enjoy it?
Consider Codenames for families with children aged 10 or older, friends who enjoy language-based challenges, or groups looking for a competitive alternative to a trivia game. Rather than relying on specialist general knowledge, the focus is on interpreting words and understanding your teammates.
Make it part of your evening
Choose it for an evening when everyone wants to join in the conversation. Make space for the game, split into teams and let the guessing begin. Watch out for that assassin: a confident guess is not always the right one.
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