Codenames is a popular and engaging word-based game that
combines elements of strategy, communication, and teamwork. In
this game, players work in teams to uncover secret words based
on clues provided by a designated spymaster. The objective is to
correctly guess all the words assigned to your team while
avoiding the words belonging to the opposing team and the deadly
assassin word.
The main objective of organizing a Codenames event is to provide
a fun and intellectually stimulating experience for
participants. By bringing together individuals who enjoy word
games, puzzles, and strategic challenges, the event aims to
promote teamwork, communication skills, critical thinking, and
creativity. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in
friendly competition, test their word association abilities, and
enjoy an interactive gaming experience.
The target audience for the Codenames event includes students,
professionals, word game enthusiasts, puzzle solvers, social
groups, and anyone looking for a fun and challenging gaming
experience. All college students are invited to participate,
contributing to a diverse and vibrant gaming community during
the event.
Rules
The Codenames game format revolves around strategic word association and teamwork. It is played between two teams, say, red and blue teams, each consisting of spymasters and field operatives. The spymasters provide one-word clues to guide their team members (field operatives) in identifying secret words on a grid of cards. The objective is to uncover all their team's words while avoiding the opponent's words and the assassin's words.
General Guidelines
- Each team consists of a spymaster and multiple field operatives.
- The grid of cards contains words that are secret to each team.
- Spymasters provide one-word clues and a number (related to the clue's relevance to words on the grid) to their team members.
- Field operatives try to guess the correct words based on the spymaster's clues without picking the opponent's words or the assassin's word.
- The game proceeds with alternating turns between teams until one team successfully identifies all their words or until a team picks the assassin word, resulting in an instant loss.
Points to remember
- Picking the Assassin Word: Instant elimination if a team picks the assassin word.
- Revealing Secret Information: Elimination for sharing clues or discussing words outside of gameplay.
- Misinterpreting Clues: Elimination for making guesses unrelated to the provided clue.
- Using Prohibited Communication: Elimination for using gestures or signals to convey secret information.
- Not Adhering to Turn Order: Elimination for not following the designated turn order during gameplay.
- Disruptive Behavior: Immediate elimination for unsportsmanlike conduct, cheating, or violating the event's code of conduct.
Rounds or Stages of the Game:
All Rounds are eliminatory.The Codenames game can be structured into multiple rounds or stages to accommodate all participating teams and ensure fair gameplay. Each round may involve a set number of matches, with teams progressing based on their performance and scores. The rounds or stages can be designed to culminate in a final round where the top-performing teams compete for the ultimate victory.
Event Heads
Event Head
Pratishtha
FAQs
Team Size
2-4
Registeration Cost
Nada
What do I need to bring to the event?
This is a very hands-on event. Bring your laptops and mobile phones, but above all, your energy and your brain!
Can students from other colleges participate?
YES. Anyone can participate but the event will be in offline mode
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