Codenames 2.0

Uncover secret agents, decode clever word associations, and lead your spy network to victory in the refined second edition of the iconic, award-winning social deduction word game.

Codenames (Revised Edition) (published by Czech Games Edition) updates the legendary party word game with refreshed artwork, refined box aesthetics, and optimized card layouts. Moving away from trivia checks, heavy strategic board movement, or complex rulebooks, this classic social deduction hit focuses on lateral thinking, verbal association, team communication, and deduction. The primary gameplay objective centers on field coordination: Spymasters give one-word, one-number clues to guide their field operatives toward contacting all of their team's secret agents on a 25-word grid before the rival spy network reveals theirs.

The primary mechanical hurdle stems from crafting multi-word clues while carefully avoiding neutral bystanders, enemy agents, and the game-ending Assassin card. A Spymaster must scan the 5x5 grid of codenames—such as "Apple," "Bank," "Pistol," and "Moon"—to find overlapping conceptual threads that link multiple friendly target cards together without accidentally pointing toward dangerous rival words. Designed for 2 to 8 or more players aged 10 and up, matches unfold across high-energy, fast-paced 15-minute sessions. To secure victory, teams must tune into each other's thought patterns, interpret subtle clue associations, and manage risks when guessing extra words to pull ahead.

Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 10+ Years
Publisher: Czech Games Edition (CGE)
Play Time: 15 Minutes
Player Count: 2-8+ Players
Complexity: Light (Party Game, Social Deduction, Deduction)

What's in the Box?

• 200 Double-Sided Codename Word Cards
• 40 Key Cards
• 1 Plastic Key Card Stand
• 24 Cover Tiles
• 1 Hourglass Sand Timer
• 1 Rulebook