Codenames vs Parks
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.
Parks
Parks is a beautiful strategy game where players take a hiking trip through national parks. Players collect resources, meet along the trail, and visit iconic parks. The game features stunning artwork from the Fifty-Nine Parks series. Each season brings different opportunities as players compete to have the most memorable journey.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Codenames | Parks |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 145 | 84 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 7.7 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2015 ✓ | 2019 |
| Price | 20 ✓ | 40 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 8 ✓ | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 15 ✓ | 60 |
| Min Age | 10 | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.29 | 2.32 ✓ |
Codenames wins in 4 categories, Parks wins in 4 categories.