One word as a clue
Two teams play against each other. Each team has a spy master who gives clues using a single word, so that their teammates can point out the correct spies on the table. The team that finds all its spies first wins.
Who is Codenames for?
The game is for 2 to 8 players aged 10 and over, and a game lasts about 15 minutes. This is the Dutch-language edition of White Goblin Games.
A brief overview of the rules of Codenames
Aim of the game
Work with your team to be the first to find all your secret agents amongst the 25 words on the table.
How to play
There are two teams, each with a spy master. Only the spy masters can see on the key card which words belong to which team, which are neutral, and where the hitman is.
- The spy master says one word and a number, for example, ‘animal, 2’.
- The team points to words. Right: you can carry on guessing, up to the number plus one.
- A neutral word or a word from the opponent: the turn is over.
End and win
The team that is the first to find all its agents wins. If you point out the hitman, your team loses immediately.
Print the rules and scorecardA summary in our own words. The full rules are included in the box.
Questions about Codenames
How many players do you play Codenames with?
Codenames is played with 2 to 8 players.
How long does a game of Codenames last?
A game lasts about 15 to 30 minutes.
From what age is Codenames suitable?
Codenames is suitable for children aged 10 and over.
Is Codenames more about tactics or luck?
Tactics, above all. Tactics: 4 out of 5 (a lot), luck: 1 out of 5 (barely any).
Which publisher produces *Codenames*?
Codenames is published by White Goblin Games.
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