🕵️♂️🔍 Codenames – The Game of Words and Espionage!
Codenames is a highly engaging word game that challenges players to think creatively and strategically. Teams compete to see who can make contact with all of their agents (represented by words on cards) first, based on one-word clues given by their spymaster. It's perfect for parties, family gatherings, or any group seeking a fun and intellectually stimulating challenge.
The Concept:
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Team-Based Clue-Giving: Two spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates know the agents only by their codenames. 🕵️♀️📝
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Strategic Guessing: Spymasters give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates try to guess words of their color while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team, and especially avoiding the assassin! 🚫🎯
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Quick Thinking and Collaboration: The game demands sharp thinking and careful articulation of clues and interpretations. Win by making contact with all your agents first, without contacting the assassin!
Game Details:
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Engaging for Groups: Perfect for 4-8 players who enjoy word games, puzzles, and a bit of espionage drama.
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Interactive and Social: Codenames enhances social interactions, as players discuss the meanings of clues and deliberate over their choices.
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Easy to Learn, Endlessly Replayable: Simple rules but deep strategic possibilities ensure that no two games are ever the same. Each game unfolds in new and unexpected ways depending on the words and clues given. 🔄🆕
Prepare to dive into the world of spies, agents, and secret clues with Codenames! Will your team work together effectively and outsmart the opposition?
What’s in the Box?
- 16 agent cards in two colors
- 1 double agent card
- 7 innocent bystander cards
- 1 assassin card
- 40 key cards
- 1 rulebook
- 200 cards with 400 codenames
Players: 4 – 8
Time: 15 – 20 min
Age: 14+
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