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About Codenames

Codenames is a popular word-based party game for two teams, and this online version lets you play it with friends wherever they are. All you need is the game room and a voice or video chat to talk to each other.

How to play

A grid of word cards sits on the table. Each team has a spymaster who secretly knows which words belong to their team's agents. On their turn, the spymaster gives a one-word clue plus a number, such as "Ocean: 2", hinting at that many of their words. Teammates then guess which words the clue points to. Guess right and you reveal your agents. Guess wrong and you might help the other team, or worse, uncover the assassin and lose instantly. The first team to find all its agents wins.

Getting started

1. Click Create room.
2. Choose your game settings and start.
3. Connect with your friends on your favourite audio or video chat.
4. Share the room link with them.

Tips

• As spymaster, aim for clues that link two words safely rather than four risky ones.
• As a guesser, stop when you are unsure. Ending your turn is better than hitting the assassin.