(Game Review) Codenames

Time to read: 1 min read

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Platform played on: Physical

Review

In this cooperative game, two teams compete against one another to try to guess all the marked cards in a field of many cards, each with one word. One person from each team knows which word cards are marked for their team and each turn, they must try to convey that information to their teammates with only one word.

The game has both hallmarks of a game with popular appeal: it’s very easy to pick up and the game has some depth to the actual strategies. The game is best enjoyed with people you know well, so players can predict what their teammates may think. The game is also very adaptable to different franchises, such as Disney and Harry Potter. I also enjoyed playing the versions with images instead of words.

Conclusion

Fun card game to play with friends.

Overall rating: 7.6

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