Codenames 2015
Designed by Vlaada Chvátil
What it is
A very light card game, deduction, party game game for 2-8 players (~15 min), built around communication limits, deduction, memory.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #161 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
How to play Codenames
Codenames is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–8 players, runs about 15 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Card Game, Deduction and Party Game where the core of play revolves around Communication Limits, Deduction and Memory. A very light card game, deduction, party game game for 2-8 players (~15 min), built around communication limits, deduction, memory. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #161 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
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