Frequently Asked Questions

How many friends can I invite to play?

You can have as many as 64 friends in one room.

How many games can I play in one room?

In one room, one game of Codenames can be played at one moment. After it is finished, you may start a new one (or, you may cancel the game in progress by starting a new one).

Can someone join a game in progress?

Yes, people may freely join or leave during the game. They may even switch teams, or become spymasters if your original one leaves or needs a help. We are trying to reflect the options you would have around a real game table.

How many languages do you support?

In Codenames Online, we have word cards in 39 languages. The user interface is currently available only in English and Czech but we are working on translating it to more languages too.

How many people do I need to play the game?

The game requires at least four players (two per team).

Can I have more than one spymaster/operative on one team?

Yes – same as in the original board game, you can have more than one operative on your team, as well as more than one spymaster.

I want to play Codenames but I don't know the rules – where can I learn them?

You can either read the rules on our website, or watch a short how to play video..

Can I play this browser version of Codenames on mobile phones?

Yes you can! However, since the website is still in beta, the experience is slightly better on bigger screens :)

I have encountered an issue when playing Codenames Online – can you help me?

Please, contact us at support@czechgames.com and we will do our best to help you :)

Is this version official?

Yes – Codenames Online was developed by the same company that created the original Codenames, Czech Games Edition.

Is this the final version of Codenames Online?

Codenames Online is still in beta – we are working hard to improve it and will continue supporting and updating this implementation.