How many people can play Code Link?
Competitive teams support 4–16 players. Cooperative Duet is designed for 2–3 players.
code link
Code Link is a fast Codenames-inspired word game: rival teams connect clues to words on a shared 5×5 board while only each Spymaster can see their private key. Duet keeps both side boards visible as 2–3 players rotate clue-givers; only the current clue-giver sees that side’s map.
4–16 teams · 2–3 duet
10–20 min
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how to play code link online
- competitive teams: the room is shuffled into balanced red and blue teams, with one randomly chosen Spymaster on each side. only Spymasters see the hidden word map.
- the starting team has 9 words, the other has 8, there are 7 bystanders and 1 assassin. your Spymaster gives a one-word clue and a number; operatives can guess up to that number plus one, or pass early.
- pick the other team’s word or a bystander and your turn ends. pick the assassin and your team loses instantly. first team to find all its agents wins.
- Duet is a 2–3 player co-op: both side boards stay on screen while clue-givers rotate. Find all 15 agents in 9 clues and avoid three assassins on either side; only the current clue-giver sees that side’s map.
quick tip: Spymasters: connect several words with one clue without accidentally pointing at the assassin. Operatives: agree on a plan, but use the early-pass button when the next guess feels risky.
customizable lobby settings
mode
customizable in lobby
guess timer
customizable in lobby
frequently asked questions
Can operatives see the hidden word key?
No. The server returns each competitive key only to the two Spymasters, and Duet only returns the current side’s map to that turn’s clue-giver. The key is revealed to everyone once the game ends.
How does the timer work?
The host picks a 30, 60, or 90-second timer for each clue-and-guess turn. Operatives may also pass early.
How do you win Duet?
Rotate clue-givers, uncover all 15 agents within nine clue turns, and avoid the three assassins on either side.