Codenames Online
The word-association board game in a free, well-built online room: two spymasters, one grid of code names, nothing to install.
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How to get the most from it
Codenames Online sits in Party Games under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: Drawing, guessing, lying and word association, played with a group over a link. The rare category that is better on a call than in person.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Codenames Online: quick answers
Is Codenames Online free?
Yes. Codenames Online is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Codenames Online?
No. You can use Codenames Online without signing up for anything.
Does Codenames Online work on a phone?
Yes. Codenames Online works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Codenames Online safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Codenames Online take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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