Codenames vs Spirit Island
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.
Spirit Island
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Codenames | Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 145 | 11 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2015 ✓ | 2017 |
| Price | 20 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 8 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 15 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.29 | 4.06 ✓ |
Codenames wins in 5 categories, Spirit Island wins in 4 categories.