CODENAMES 2025 EDITION

Standalone Game
2-8 players (BGG: 4-8)
15 mins playtime
Ages 10+
BGG Complexity: 1.26

A party game of wordplay and deduction, Codenames pits two teams against each other as rival spymasters give clever one-word clues to help teammates identify secret agents hidden among 25 codenames. The challenge? Avoid innocent bystanders, enemy agents, and the deadly assassin. Think creatively, guess boldly, and make contact with all your agents before your rivals do!

This refreshed edition enhances the classic experience with a revised word list, stunning new art, and a streamlined rulebook that makes it easier than ever to teach and learn. A new insert keeps everything neatly organized, whether you’re a seasoned spymaster or decoding your first clue. With its clever mechanics and stylish upgrade, Codenames remains a must-have for game nights with friends and family.

• Two teams race to identify their agents from a 5×5 grid, guided by a spymaster who knows each card’s identity.
• Spymasters give one-word clues and a number to link multiple cards, encouraging creative thinking.
• Teammates guess words matching the clue while avoiding the other team’s agents, bystanders, and the assassin.
• Revealing the assassin ends the game instantly, adding high-stakes tension.
• Teams may guess up to the clue number plus one, allowing strategic risks or revisiting old clues.
• New edition includes revised words, refreshed art, better insert, and a streamlined rulebook.