Should I Play Codenames: Pictures?
Players: 2 – 8 players | Game Duration 10 – 20 mins |
Min. Age 10+ | Game complexity: EASY Genre: Card Games, Deduction, Party Game, Spies
Solo game mode: No | Co-op: No |
Online Version: No
Hate Rulebooks? Check out our condensed How to Play Codenames: Pictures Rules Guide
What is Codenames: Pictures about?
Codenames Pictures: A Game That Will Keep You on Your Toes!
If you’ve played the original Codenames game, then you already have an idea of what to expect. But don’t worry, even if you haven’t, Codenames Pictures is a standalone game that can be played and enjoyed on its own.
Gameplay: The Ultimate Test of Teamwork
The goal of Codenames Pictures is simple – to locate all of your team’s secret agents before the other team does. But here’s the catch, you have to do it without revealing any opposing agents or bystanders along the way.
The game is played with two teams – red and blue. Each team has a “spymaster” who knows the secret identities of all their agents. The spymasters give one-word clues to help their team guess the location of their own agents while avoiding those of the opposing team.
Sounds easy? It’s not. The catch is that each clue given must relate to multiple agents at once, making it challenging and humorous when trying to decipher what your spymaster meant by “banana” or “safari”.
Game Mechanics: Simple yet Surprising
Codenames Pictures is easy to learn and play, but the surprising twists and turns will keep you on your toes.
The game board consists of a grid of 5×4 picture cards, each representing a different agent. The spymasters have a key card that reveals the location of their team’s agents, as well as bystanders and opposing agents.
Players take turns giving clues and guessing the locations of their agents. But be careful not to reveal any bystanders, or worse, opposing agents – this could give the other team an advantage!
One unique aspect of Codenames Pictures is that each picture card can represent multiple agents at once. This adds a layer of complexity and strategy to the game, forcing players to think outside of the box when giving and interpreting clues.
What Makes it Fun: Laughter and Teamwork
The combination of strategy, communication, and chance makes Codenames Pictures a delightfully fun experience for all involved. It’s not just about winning, but the laughter and teamwork that come along the way.
With each clue given, you never know what your teammates will come up with.
What is the difference between Codenames Pictures and Codenames?
Codenames: Pictures is different from the original Codenames in that the agents are no longer represented by a single word, but by an image that contains multiple elements.
Codenames Pictures is basically the same game, but with fewer cards in play, all while making the game more complex and speeding it up. Several people find the game to be easier to play with pictures rather than words. Four or more people can play the game comfortably; however, larger groups add more fun and energy to the game.
Rules
Condensed How to Play Codenames: Pictures Rules Guide for rulebook haters
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Awards Won by Codenames: Pictures
2018 Hungarian Board Game Award Special Prize Winner
2016 Jocul Anului în România Beginners Finalist
2016 Golden Geek Best Party Game Winner
2016 Golden Geek Best Party Game Nominee
2016 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Winner
2016 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee
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