Codenames: Pictures
Give one-word clues to link surreal pictures — images replace words
👥 2–8 players⏱ approx. 15 min🪄 Rules in 5 min8+
★ 7.0 · BGG #509
Who it's for
Mixed groups including non-native speakers or younger players. The visual format removes vocabulary barriers.
Not for you if…
Not for players who prefer the original's word-based challenge. Some find image associations too vague or subjective.
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Social, creative, accessible, hilarious
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About this game
Visual variant of Codenames where teams guess locations on a grid of surreal images instead of words. The spymaster gives one-word clues linking multiple pictures together. More accessible than word Codenames for international or younger groups.
Party gameVisual cluesTeam-basedFamily friendly
Get it
from $25
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Players
Best at 6 playersWorks with 4–8
Duration
15 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.2 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
7.0/10
Rank #509
25k ratings
Published
2016
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