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What this is
Swap one-word coded clues with their partner, trying to identify specific word cards. The challenge comes from interpreting other people and communicating effectively within the game's restrictions.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–99
- Listed play time
- 15–30 minutes
- Minimum age
- 11 and up
- First published
- 2017
- Designers
- Vlaada Chvátil, Scot Eaton
- Photographs
- 2
How players rate Codenames: Duet
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.5/10
- Ease of teach5.4/10
- Gateway friendliness6.1/10
- Component quality6.3/10
- Table presence7.5/10
- Travel friendliness5.7/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.5SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive5.1FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.3Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.6Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate3.2LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate3.2SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyNone1.3No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.3Lap trayTwo tables
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Gallery
1 further photograph · select one to enlargeRules & files
Rulebooks, FAQs and reference sheets- rulebookCodenames: Duet Original 2017 English RulebookEN · 12 pagesAwaiting publisher permission
Box & shelf
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