Codenames: Pictures

While the original version of "Codenames" focuses solely on words, "Codenames: Pictures" challenges players to decipher multi-layered, imaginative images filled with various visual elements and hidden meanings.

In this updated version of "Codenames: Pictures," the world of spies has taken on a new visual breath – refreshed illustrations, new images, a new and bold box design, as well as an insert that will help keep the game box organized.

The leaders of two rival spy teams know the identities of the agents hidden on the game board. They send encrypted messages in the form of a single word to guide their teammates to the correct image. But beware – one wrong move, and you'll encounter an opponent's agent... or even the deadly assassin.

To play "Codenames: Pictures," 20 cards with strange images are laid out on the table. The spy leaders use one code card: it shows which images belong to which team, which are innocent bystanders, and which is the assassin. Then the leaders take turns giving one-word clues and announcing a number. A clue can match several cards that the team must guess, and the number tells the teammates how many cards are related to that clue.

The team guesses cards one by one. If the guess is correct, they continue. But if they choose an opponent's card or an innocent bystander, their turn ends. But what if they choose the assassin? Game over!

As the game continues, the spy leaders give new clues until one of the teams manages to find all their agents or someone accidentally reveals the assassin.

Age: 10+

Number of players: 4–8+

Game duration: 15 min.

Rule languages: EE, LV, LT