Codenames: Back to Hogwarts Board Game

Codenames Meets the Wizarding World

Codenames: Back to Hogwarts brings the beloved word-deduction gameplay of Codenames into the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. One player takes the role of a prefect — giving one-word clues to guide their team of first-year students toward the right cards on the grid, while avoiding the ones that belong to the rival house. It's the same sharp, satisfying social deduction you know from Codenames, now wrapped in the magic of Harry Potter's world.

How It Plays

Two teams compete to be the first house to uncover all of their hidden words on the grid. The prefect knows which words belong to their team and gives a single clue word plus a number — pointing teammates toward multiple cards at once without saying too much. Say too little and your team wanders. Say the wrong thing and you might lead them straight to the other house's cards — or worse, the Dark Mark. Every round is a tense balancing act between cleverness and caution.

What Makes This Edition Special

This isn't a simple reskin. The theme is baked into the experience — locations, spells, creatures, and characters from across the Harry Potter series fill the card grid, giving clue-givers rich thematic territory to work with. Fans of the series will find connections and associations that make the game feel fresh even for seasoned Codenames players.

Who Will Love It

• Harry Potter fans who want a game that actually feels like it belongs in the Wizarding World
• Codenames veterans looking for a fresh coat of paint on a proven formula
• Families and friend groups who enjoy quick-to-learn, hard-to-master party games
• Gift buyers looking for something clever and thematic for the Potterhead in their life

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