Codenames Rules and Tips: How to Play in 2022

Codenames is a word and card game you can play with friends around a table. But you can also play the game online. In this article we'll cover things you should know before starting the game, like what are the rules and tips for Codenames? How do you play Codenames online? How do you set up a room? If you're ready, let's dive into the universe of this mysterious word game!

What Are the Codenames Rules and Tips? 2022

First, it's worth going over the rules that apply to the game.

• Clues given must relate to the meaning of the words.
• Letters and numbers count as valid as long as they relate to the meaning of the word.
• You can't say part of a compound word, and it's up to you whether compound words are allowed in the game.
• Homophones with different meanings are treated as different words.
• Different meanings of the same word can be used as clues.
• You can use shared abbreviations with your teammates if you want.
• You can give a clue that isn't related to the word's meaning but rhymes with it.
• Your team can make several guesses, but if the Spymaster gives an invalid clue, the team's turn ends.
• If an invalid clue isn't noticed by the other players, it's considered valid.
• You need to make your guess before your time runs out.

How Do You Play Codenames Online? 2022

You can play Codenames by creating a room on its own website, or with friends over video call. The first thing you need to do to play the game is decide who will be the Spymasters and the Intelligence Chiefs. Then, the four lights around the game board will select who goes first in the game according to the "key card." After this stage, the Spymaster needs to choose a word that can relate to one or more codenames on the grid. This number shows how many guesses your team gets to make. Together with your team, you start discussing which words match the given codename. The round ends, and if the other team guesses any of their words incorrectly, the turn passes to the next team. If your team correctly guesses all the words on your team's grid, the game ends.

How to Set Up a Codenames Room 2022

To set up a room and play in Codenames:

• First, visit the official Codenames website.
• Then click the CREATE ROOM button.
• Choose your game settings and start the game.
• Connect with your friends using your preferred voice or video chat app.
• Share the room's URL with your friends.