Codenames review: "The ultimate pick-up-and-play party game"

GamesRadar+ VerdictCodenames is the quintessential party game. It’s easy for new players to pick up while offering enough depth and strategy for experienced board gamers to sink their teeth into.Pros+Accessible and easy to learn+Encourages social interaction+Surprising depth+Unbeatable as a party gameCons-Requires at least 4 people to be good GamesRadar+ Verdict GamesRadar+ Verdict Codenames is the quintessential party game. It’s easy for new players to pick up while offering enough depth and strategy for experienced board gamers to sink their teeth into. Codenames is the quintessential party game. It’s easy for new players to pick up while offering enough depth and strategy for experienced board gamers to sink their teeth into. Pros+Accessible and easy to learn+Encourages social interaction+Surprising depth+Unbeatable as a party game Accessible and easy to learn Encourages social interaction Surprising depth Unbeatable as a party game Cons-Requires at least 4 people to be good Requires at least 4 people to be good Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Jump to:Features & designGameplayShould you buyHow we tested Jump to:Features & designGameplayShould you buyHow we tested Have you ever wanted to be a spy? No, me neither — I’ve got no interest in getting shot at, or whatever was happening in that chair scene from Casino Royale. But, if you want to do a little 007-style code breaking without the nut cracking, then Codenames is the game for you. If you’ve been to any sort of nerdy party or gathering, you’ve almost certainly already played a round or two of Codenames — it’sTHEparty game of choice and one of thebest board gamesout there for large groups. That’s partially down to the simple word-association concept that anyone can pick up, but mostly because it acts as a fantastic social lubricant. It gets people talking and, more importantly, the clues they give and guesses they make reveal a little something about how their brains work. Features & design Swipe to scroll horizontallyPrice$24.99 / £19.99Ages14+Game typeParty / wordPlayers2 - 8Lasts15 - 30minsComplexityLowDesignersVlaada ChvátilArtistsStéphane Gantiez, Tomáš Kučerovský, Filip MurmakPublisherCzech Games EditionPlay if you enjoySecret Hitler, Decrypto Swipe to scroll horizontally Price$24.99 / £19.99Ages14+Game typeParty / wordPlayers2 - 8Lasts15 - 30minsComplexityLowDesignersVlaada ChvátilArtistsStéphane Gantiez, Tomáš Kučerovský, Filip MurmakPublisherCzech Games EditionPlay if you enjoySecret Hitler, Decrypto At its core, Codenames has very few components. Inside the box, you’ll find 25 colored agent cards, 40 key cards, 200 double-sided codename cards, a card stand, a sand timer (optional in-game), and the rulebook. There’s even a QR code that’ll take you to a rules overview video. The premise is equally simple. Assemble a group of two to eight players and split into two teams (red and blue). Each team then chooses a spymaster, who will be responsible for giving out clues to the rest of the operatives on their team. (Image credit: Ian Stokes) Players aren’t forced to guess that number of cards, so if they’re unsure they can pass after a single guess, or they can even go rogue and guess more than the spymaster has said… a maneuver that usually ends in disaster. When your team is done guessing, you pass to your opponents and keep going until one team finds all of their agents… or runs into the assassin. A single card on the key will be marked in black, and if either spymaster accidentally steers their team towards guessing that card, their team instantly loses the game. Gameplay (Image credit: Ian Stokes) Let’s say you’re the blue spymaster, and the words “desk” and “chair” are on the board in your color; “office” would be a great clue, but oh no, the assassin is sitting on the word “computer.” You’d be taking a huge risk giving that clue, so you’ll need to think outside the box. Maybe “furniture” would be the better clue? Now make that scenario way more complicated, because there are 25 words on the board that might interact with each other and you begin to see how chaotic and mind-melting this game can be. Ask the designer(Image credit: Ian Stokes)In an interview withThe Guardian, Codenames creator Vlaada Chvátil said that the game is “about people trying to understand people.” Despite having won prestigious awards and sold countless copies, it came from humble beginnings which speak to how compelling the concept is; when he first created the idea, Chvátil says that he “tore the paper up with my hands – I didn’t even have scissors. That version is almost the same as now.” Ask the designer (Image credit: Ian Stokes)In an interview withThe Guardian, Codenames creator Vlaada Chvátil said that the game is “about people trying to understand people.” Despite having won prestigious awards and sold countless copies, it came from humble beginnings which speak to how compelling the concept is; when he first created the idea, Chvátil says that he “tore the paper up with my hands – I didn’t even have scissors. That version is almost the same as now.” (Image credit: Ian Stokes) In an interview withThe Guardian, Codenames creator Vlaada Chvátil said that the game is “about people trying to understand people.” Despite having won prestigious awards and sold countless copies, it came from humble beginnings which speak to how compelling the concept is; when he first created the idea, Chvátil says that he “tore the paper up with my hands – I didn’t even have scissors. That version is almost the same as now.” The rules to Codenames are terrifically well-balanced. The team going first has to hit an extra clue to make up for the advantage, and beyond that, both teams have the exact same moves at their disposal. There is no luck beyond getting stuck with teammates who don’t get your obscure references. People who know each other well can have an advantage over strangers, which is why it’s recommended that you shake up the teams between rounds, while also changing who takes on the role of spymaster to keep things fresh. Should you buy Codenames? Swipe to scroll horizontally If you’re looking for a fun, casual party game that just about anyone can enjoy then Codenames should be top of your list. It’s super friendly to new players, while the randomized layouts and teams mean that it offers a ton of replayability too. There are tons of variants of Codenames to choose from, includingDisney, Marvel, and even a more adult “Deep Undercover” version if you want to tailor the clues to your interests. Buy it if… ✅You like big group party gamesCodenames is a “more the merrier” sort of game that works best with a full roster of players. ✅You like big group party gamesCodenames is a “more the merrier” sort of game that works best with a full roster of players. ✅You like big group party gamesCodenames is a “more the merrier” sort of game that works best with a full roster of players. ✅You like big group party gamesCodenames is a “more the merrier” sort of game that works best with a full roster of players. ✅You like big group party gamesCodenames is a “more the merrier” sort of game that works best with a full roster of players. ✅You like big group party gamesCodenames is a “more the merrier” sort of game that works best with a full roster of players. ✅ You like getting into other people’s headsAs Homer Simpson once said, “In order to find Flanders, I need to think like Flanders!” Figuring out the wavelength that your teammates are working on and capitalizing on that is key to Codenames, and what makes it so rewarding. ✅ You like getting into other people’s headsAs Homer Simpson once said, “In order to find Flanders, I need to think like Flanders!” Figuring out the wavelength that your teammates are working on and capitalizing on that is key to Codenames, and what makes it so rewarding. ✅ You like getting into other people’s headsAs Homer Simpson once said, “In order to find Flanders, I need to think like Flanders!” Figuring out the wavelength that your teammates are working on and capitalizing on that is key to Codenames, and what makes it so rewarding. ✅ You like getting into other people’s headsAs Homer Simpson once said, “In order to find Flanders, I need to think like Flanders!” Figuring out the wavelength that your teammates are working on and capitalizing on that is key to Codenames, and what makes it so rewarding. ✅ You like getting into other people’s headsAs Homer Simpson once said, “In order to find Flanders, I need to think like Flanders!” Figuring out the wavelength that your teammates are working on and capitalizing on that is key to Codenames, and what makes it so rewarding. ✅ You like getting into other people’s headsAs Homer Simpson once said, “In order to find Flanders, I need to think like Flanders!” Figuring out the wavelength that your teammates are working on and capitalizing on that is key to Codenames, and what makes it so rewarding. Don’t buy it if… ❌ You don’t like big group board gamesYou can technically play Codenames with just two players, but you want at least four people, and it’s at its best with eight. ❌ You don’t like big group board gamesYou can technically play Codenames with just two players, but you want at least four people, and it’s at its best with eight. ❌ You don’t like big group board gamesYou can technically play Codenames with just two players, but you want at least four people, and it’s at its best with eight. ❌ You don’t like big group board gamesYou can technically play Codenames with just two players, but you want at least four people, and it’s at its best with eight. ❌ You don’t like big group board gamesYou can technically play Codenames with just two players, but you want at least four people, and it’s at its best with eight. ❌ You don’t like big group board gamesYou can technically play Codenames with just two players, but you want at least four people, and it’s at its best with eight. How we tested Codenames DisclaimerThis review was made using a copy of the game our writer purchased themselves. DisclaimerThis review was made using a copy of the game our writer purchased themselves. Disclaimer This review was made using a copy of the game our writer purchased themselves. This is a game that has been in my collection for a long time now. I’ve played with large groups, small groups, close friends, friends of friends, and even strangers at board game gatherings. I’m basically Agent Cody Banks at this point! For a more thorough look at our process, see this guide tohow we test board games, or the widerGamesRadar+ reviews policy. Want recommendations of what to play next? Don’t miss thebest 2-player board games, or these must-haveboard games for adults. 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