{"product_id":"codenames-duet","title":"Codenames: Duet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Spymasters, One Mission, Zero Margin for Error\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're both looking at the same grid of words — but you're each holding a different piece of the key. Your partner knows which agents you need to find; you know which ones they're hunting. The only way to win is to think like each other, give clues that land exactly right, and avoid the assassin lurking somewhere in the grid. Codenames: Duet takes the tension of the original and turns it inward — now the puzzle is cooperation itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCzech Games Edition built Codenames: Duet as a full cooperative experience from the ground up, not just a retrofit. Two players act as spymasters simultaneously — each seeing part of a shared key card that reveals which codenames belong to your agents. You take turns giving single-word clues to guide each other toward the right words, but the catch is that neither of you has the full picture. Mistakes cost precious timer tokens, and one wrong guess onto the assassin card ends the mission immediately. This updated edition brings a revised word list, fresh artwork, a redesigned insert that actually keeps everything organized, and a cleaner rulebook that cuts teaching time considerably. The 400 new codename cards are also fully compatible with the original Codenames, so the two sets can be shuffled together for even more variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodenames: Duet is built for two players and genuinely excels there — it's one of the strongest two-player word games available, making it a natural pick for couples, roommates, or any pair looking for something engaging without a lot of setup. It scales up to larger groups playing in teams, which works well for a more relaxed cooperative session when you want everyone at the table but no one competing directly against each other. The game is light enough to teach in minutes and plays in around 15 to 30 minutes, making it equally comfortable as a casual weeknight game or a warm-up before something heavier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe redesigned insert is a genuine quality-of-life improvement — cards and tiles stay sorted, setup is fast, and nothing rattles around. The double-sided key cards give each session a unique configuration, and the asymmetric information mechanic (where each player's card view differs) is what makes the game feel fresh across repeated plays. The RE-Wood card stand is a small but sturdy touch that keeps the shared key card upright and readable without improvising a solution. For anyone who already owns the original Codenames, the 400 new words expand both games significantly when combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCzech Games Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Player Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Czech Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44653409894488,"sku":"CGE00126","price":25.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/83cafc9e2df543b3893ecc8beb5878fe_0.webp?v=1787603369","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/codenames-duet","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}