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Codenames Duet
A classic game with a familiar gameplay, optimized for two players
Age
11-99
Time
15-30 min
Players
2 players
What's Included
200 double-sided word cards, 15 green agent cards, 11 timer tokens, 1 assassin card, 1 key card stand, 100 challenge cards, a key card holder, and a rulebook
Skills Developed
Word association, inference skills, critical thinking, and verbal communication
How to Play
Two players work cooperatively to find all of their secret agents by giving one-word clues that relate to multiple words on the grid. They must be careful not to guess incorrectly, as some words belong to their opponent, and one deadly assassin word will cause an immediate loss. The game is won if all agents are identified before running out of guesses.
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