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Codenames

The classic Codenames in a picture version, which makes it playable with younger children as well.

Age
14-99
Time
15 min
Players
2-8 players

What's Included

A standard Codenames box includes 200 double-sided word cards, 40 key cards, 16 agent cards (red and blue), 1 assassin card, 7 innocent bystander cards, a sand timer, and a rulebook

Skills Developed

The game develops critical thinking, word association, teamwork, deduction, and communication skills.

How to Play

Players split into two teams, each led by a spymaster who gives one-word clues to guide their teammates in identifying their team's secret words on a grid—while avoiding the opponent's words and the deadly assassin word.

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