Codenames: Pictures (Retail Edition)

Board Game Geek Rating: 7.19. Average Player Rating: 7.40. This 2016 retail edition of Codenames: Pictures is suitable for 2 to 8 players. On the map, strange symbols are codes for spy - agent meeting locations. Two rival spymasters guide their field operatives through coded messages. A wrong decoding can lead to trouble. The agents in this version are represented by images with multiple elements, different from the original Codenames. At TheGameSteward, we use a large part of your spending on this game to back new Kickstarter games. Contact us if you have purchase questions or need game advice.

How to play: First, divide players into two teams with a spymaster for each team. The spymaster looks at a secret map showing agent locations and gives coded clues to their operatives. Operatives then try to guess the correct locations based on the clues. The first team to contact all their agents wins. Note: Be careful when decoding clues as a wrong guess can lead to an encounter with an enemy or the assassin. Maintenance: Keep the game in a dry place to prevent damage to the cards and components. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft cloth.