Codenames

In Codenames, two rival spymasters hold the key to the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates only know these agents by their codenames. Two teams go head - to - head, racing to contact all their agents first. Spymasters offer one - word clues that can link to multiple words on the board. Teammates must guess the right - colored words while dodging those of the opposing team. And watch out for the assassin! Whether you win or lose, cracking the clues is a blast.

How to play: First, divide players into two teams with a spymaster for each. The spymaster looks at the secret agent identities. Then, the spymaster gives a one - word clue to their teammates, trying to point out as many of their agents as possible. Teammates then guess the words on the board. Keep in mind, avoid words of the other team and the assassin. If you guess an opponent's word or the assassin, your turn ends. After each turn, switch teams. There aren't really any strict maintenance needs for this game. Just keep the game board and cards in a dry place to prevent damage. And when playing, make sure everyone understands the rules clearly to have a smooth and fun game.