Team up with other covert operatives in the hit cooperative version of Codenames. Two cooperating players or groups exchange clever clues to collectively reveal their agents while sneaking past enemy assassins. With shared goals and limited information, every clue counts in this thrilling test of teamwork and deduction. This refreshed edition brings new life to the fan-favorite with a revised word list, beautiful new art, a streamlined rulebook for easier learning, and a new insert to keep your game organized. Whether you're playing as a duo or with a larger group, Codenames Duet delivers a satisfying, collaborative challenge! In Codenames Duet, you're no longer competing — you're teaming up with a fellow operative (or operatives in a group game) for an exciting cooperative experience. The mission? Work together to find all your secret agents hidden among a grid of mysterious codenames. The twist? You each see part of the key — and neither of you has the full picture. Codenames: Duet is perfect to enjoy with only two players, but you can also play it with more friends, if you'd like a less competitive experience than in the basic Codenames. Here’s how the game works: Lay out 25 word cards in a 5×5 grid. Between you is a shared key card — each half of the team sees one side. On your side, nine words mark your agents, three mark deadly assassins, and the rest are innocent bystanders. You’ll take turns giving one-word clues paired with a number, pointing the operative(s) across from you to specific words on the grid. Guess right? Keep going. Guess a bystander? Your turn ends. Guess an assassin? Mission failed — game over. But as long as your guesses are correct, you can keep going, even revisiting past clues. The game is played over a series of 9 turns, but can be increased to 11 turns for operatives who may need a little more time as they improve their skills. Since everyone is working together, there's no downtime between turns — keeping all players fully engaged throughout! Your goal: Find all 15 agents — without triggering an assassin — before you run out of time! The game includes 400 new words that can be combined with those from standard Codenames.

A party game of wordplay and deduction, Codenames pits two teams against each other as rival spymasters give clever one-word clues to help teammates identify secret agents hidden among 25 codenames. The challenge? Avoid innocent bystanders, enemy agents, and the deadly assassin. Think creatively, guess boldly, and make contact with all your agents before your rivals do! This refreshed edition enhances the classic experience with a revised word list, stunning new art, and a streamlined rulebook that makes it easier than ever to teach and learn. A new insert keeps everything neatly organized, whether you’re a seasoned spymaster or decoding your first clue. With its clever mechanics and stylish upgrade, Codenames remains a must-have for game nights with friends and family. The new edition of Codenames refreshes the classic experience players know and love. From a revised word list for improved gameplay, beautiful art, a brand-new insert that keeps your game neatly organized, to a streamlined rulebook that makes the game easier to teach and learn, this updated version is designed to delight longtime fans of the game and welcome new ones.   Two teams race to identify their agents from a 5×5 grid, guided by a spymaster who knows each card’s identity.Spymasters give one-word clues and a number to link multiple cards, encouraging creative thinking.Teammates guess words matching the clue while avoiding the other team’s agents, bystanders, and the assassin.Revealing the assassin ends the game instantly, adding high-stakes tension.Teams may guess up to the clue number plus one, allowing strategic risks or revisiting old clues.New edition includes revised words, refreshed art, better insert, and a streamlined rulebook.Contents:   200 cards with 400 codenames16 agent tiles in two colors1 double agent tile7 innocent bystander tiles1 assassin tile40 key cards1 rulebook1 card stand (made of RE-Wood®)