Codenames is available in many languages!
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Bring your friends together for free Codenames fun—right in your browser!
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4M+

unique users

Makes Codenames Online the most popular digital board game of all time.

100M+

views on youtube

Codenames Online is loved by content creators and their audiences.

13

minutes

That's the length of an average session played on Codenames Online — but game night rarely ends after just one round.

Can’t meet up? No problem!

Codenames Online is the most popular digital board game in the world.

Join over 4 million players every month and enjoy the game with friends—even when you can’t meet in person. It’s simple—create a virtual room, share the link, and have a great time. You are just five clicks away from the ultimate amount of fun!

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CODENAMES ONLINE BRINGS UNLIMITED PLAYS FOR NO COST

Codenames Online is a free web browser implementation of Codenames and Codenames Duet. It was created as a service to all fans of our beloved party game.

ENJOY CODENAMES WITH A BIGGER GROUP

PLAY WITH UP TO 64 PLAYERS IN A SINGLE ROOM

Have too many friends to fit around one table? Gather in a virtual room that accommodates up to 32 players per team!

PLAY WITH YOUR OWN WORDS

USE THE ORIGINAL WORD LIST, OR CREATE YOUR OWN

You can choose from existing word lists in 44 languages — or make your game session truly unique by creating your own list of words. Just upload your custom list and tell the game how many words to include in your session.

How to Start Playing Codenames Online

Getting started is easy! You’re just a few clicks away from enjoying the Codenames experience.

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Click the Create Room button.
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Adjust the settings and start the game.
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Connect with friends via your favorite voice or video chat.
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Share the room URL with your friends and enjoy the game!
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Click the Create Room button.
03
Adjust the settings and start the game.
04
Connect with friends via your favorite voice or video chat.
05
Share the room URL with your friends and enjoy the game!

Play Codenames in your browser

Play with friends, laugh out loud, and find out why millions love Codenames Online. The fun starts now!

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Explore the Codenames Family

Whether you're decoding clues in the classic game, teaming up in a cooperative mission with Duet, going visual with Pictures, or taking your mission digital — there’s a Codenames edition for everyone. Pick what’s right for you and let the agent hunting begin!

UPCOMING

Codenames: Back to Hogwarts

A brand new edition of Codenames with thematic gameplay inspired by the Wizarding World.

Codenames

Codenamess is a social word game with a simple premise and challenging game play.

Codenames: Duet

A mission for two. The classic gameplay you love turned into a tense, cooperative game. You’ll work together to uncover all your agents using clever clues—while avoiding hidden assassins. It’s perfect for pairs, offering the same depth and replayability in a uniquely collaborative challenge.

Codenames: Pictures

A twist on the base game that uses unique illustrations instead of words, challenging players to think visually and make creative connections.