An updated version of the iconic word-based party game for teams of secret agents. In the 2025 edition, you’ll find a new design, revised rules, and updated words for a fresher experience. Create clever associations, lead your team to victory, and avoid the assassin, who ends the game immediately.
Codenames 2025 brings a modernized version of the award-winning Czech game that won Spiel des Jahres 2016 and has long ranked among the best party games. Players split into two teams and, using one-word clues, try to reveal the cards with the correct names of their agents before the opposing team does.
The 2025 edition offers fresh content and more comfortable gameplay: some words have been replaced with new cards, around 10–15%, the rules have been revised for newcomers, and the entire game features improved visuals. It works brilliantly in both smaller and larger groups and develops communication, teamwork, and creative associations.
- Quick to explain and fast-paced games that invite repeated play.
- Suspense until the very last moment – watch out for the assassin card!
- Ideal for parties and family evenings for 4–8 players, ages 10+.
Specifications
- Game type
- word-association party game
- Number of players
- 4–8
- Recommended age
- 10+
- Language
- Czech
- Edition
- 2025 (updated content and design)
- Changes compared to the original edition
- around 10–15% of words replaced, revised rules
- Designer
- Vlaada Chvátil
- Award
- Spiel des Jahres 2016
