Codenames
Team word game! The captain gives clues — the team guesses. Open the game in the browser, choose the format and start without long setup.
Mechanics
Codenames: team game for two phones
Team word game! The captain gives clues — the team guesses. Open the game in the browser, choose the format and start without long setup.
Last updated: June 26, 2026
Codenames
Answer first
Codenames: what to know
Best for
4+ players, two phones, words and associations, code names, spymaster
Open Codenames
Start the game in a browser on a phone, tablet or laptop. Use one shared screen or pass the phone around the room.
Limits
Works best when players are near one screen. For remote groups, pick a game with an online room.
When it fits
Codenames in RoomPlay - party game for groups
This game fits groups that need a quick start: on two phones, words and associations. RoomPlay points people to the playable game instead of a long rulebook.
Mechanics
Best for
two phoneswords and associationscode namesspymasterclue game4+ players
Quick start
How to play Codenames
Open Codenames
Start the game in a browser on a phone, tablet or laptop.
Gather the group
Use one shared screen or pass the phone around the room.
Set the pace
Prompts, words, timers, roles or hints are already inside RoomPlay.
Play with no install
No separate app download is required: the page leads straight to the game.
Formats
Codenames: online, with friends, no install
Open online in the browser
Codenames opens online in the browser, without looking for a separate app or rule sheet first.
For friends and parties
The format is made for 4+ players, two phones, words and associations: start quickly at home, at a bar, on a call or before a meetup.
On one phone
Works well when everyone is together: one phone shows the prompts, words or questions for the group.
No app download needed
You do not need to hunt for a separate group app: Codenames starts directly in the RoomPlay browser experience.
Related scenarios
Situation picks
Situation picks
House party games with no setup
When guests are already there, the best games need one phone, short rules and lots of conversation.
Situation picksOne-phone party games for groups
When the group has no time to connect everyone, pick games where one phone runs the round and shows prompts.
FAQ
Codenames questions
Can you play Codenames online?
Yes. Codenames opens online in the browser. This format is best for people in the same room; for remote play, pick an online-room game from the RoomPlay catalog.
Is Codenames good for a group of friends?
Yes. Codenames works when friends or a group want to start quickly: 4+ players, two phones, words and associations. Open the game, explain the flow in a minute and start.
Do players need to download an app?
No. Codenames runs in the RoomPlay browser experience with no app install. Open the link on a phone or laptop and play.
Can you play Codenames remotely?
This game is mainly for people in the same room. For remote play, open the RoomPlay catalog and choose a game with an online room.
How many people can play?
It works best with a small group around one screen. For bigger groups, split into teams or choose RoomPlay online formats.