Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 vs Codenames

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

⭐ 8.6# 2💰 $60👤 2-4

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.

MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
Codenames

Codenames

⭐ 7.6# 145💰 $20👤 2-8

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.

Card GameDeductionParty GameSpy/Secret Agent

Specification Comparison

SpecPandemic Legacy: Season 1Codenames
BGG Rank2 ✓145
Rating8.6 ✓7.6
Year Published20152015
Price6020 ✓
Min Players22
Max Players48 ✓
Play Time (min)6015 ✓
Min Age1310 ✓
Complexity (1-5)2.83 ✓1.29

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 wins in 3 categories, Codenames wins in 4 categories.

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Codenames — Time Estimates

2-Player Game15 min
Quick session with a smaller group
8-Player Game15 min
Full table experience
Learning Session45 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayHand ManagementLegacyPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading

Codenames

Categories
Card GameDeductionParty GameSpy/Secret AgentWord Game
Mechanics
Communication LimitsDeductionMemoryTeam-Based Game

Rating Comparison

Pandemic Legacy: Season 18.6
Codenames7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Codenames?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a rating of 8.6, while Codenames has 7.6. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Codenames?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 costs approximately $60 and Codenames costs approximately $20. Codenames is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Codenames?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 supports 2-4 players and Codenames supports 2-8 players. Codenames supports more players.
Is Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Codenames more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a complexity weight of 2.83 and Codenames has 1.29. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Codenames?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 takes about 60 minutes to play, while Codenames takes about 15 minutes. Codenames is the quicker game.

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