Codenames vs Everdell
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Codenames
Codenames is a word-based party game where two teams compete to contact their agents first. Each round, a spymaster gives a one-word clue that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates must guess the correct words while avoiding the opposing team's agents and the assassin. Simple to learn but endlessly replayable.
Everdell
Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Codenames | Everdell |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 145 | 30 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 8 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2015 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 20 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 8 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 15 ✓ | 80 |
| Min Age | 10 | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.29 | 2.86 ✓ |
Codenames wins in 4 categories, Everdell wins in 4 categories.