Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 vs Codenames
Side by side comparison of two top board games

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is a cooperative game where your team of disease-fighting specialists must cure four deadly diseases before they overwhelm the world. As you play, the game evolves - characters gain new abilities, cities can fall into ruin, and the story unfolds based on your actions. Each success or failure permanently changes the game, creating a unique experience for your group.

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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 | Codenames |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 2 ✓ | 145 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2015 |
| Price | 60 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 8 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 15 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.83 ✓ | 1.29 |
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 wins in 3 categories, Codenames wins in 4 categories.