Codenames goes to Hogwarts, with rival houses and clue-giving prefects.
Who it's for
Existing Codenames fans wanting a themed refresh, and larger groups who enjoy word-association deduction with some added strategic texture.
Not for you if…
You already own Codenames and are not drawn to the Harry Potter theme or the new house abilities specifically.
Vibe's take
Familiar Codenames tension - sweating over ambiguous one-word clues - sharpened by house abilities that let sharp teams bend the usual rules in their favor.
This Hogwarts-themed take on Codenames sorts players into two rival houses, each led by a prefect who gives one-word clues to guide their team across a grid of mystery cards. New asymmetric house abilities twist the familiar clue-giving formula in ways longtime Codenames players will not see coming.
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Players
Duration
15–30 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
1.6 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.6/10
Rank #8,747
808 ratings
Published
2025