Codenames vs Great Western Trail
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.
Great Western Trail
Great Western Trail puts players in the role of cattle ranchers driving their herd from Texas to Kansas City. Players manage their hand of cattle cards, hire staff, build buildings, and upgrade their train to transport cattle efficiently. The game features a unique multi-use card system and a dynamic rondel-style action selection.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Codenames | Great Western Trail |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 145 | 14 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 8.3 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2015 ✓ | 2016 |
| Price | 20 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 8 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 15 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.29 | 3.68 ✓ |
Codenames wins in 5 categories, Great Western Trail wins in 3 categories.