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Codenames: Pictures FAQ

8 questions players ask · Updated Nov 12, 2026 · Full rulebook

SetupHow to PlayValid CluesExpert RulesCodenames App

Setup

  • Can you play Codenames: Pictures with a 5x5 grid?

How to Play

  • How many extra guesses does the plus one rule allow in Codenames: Pictures?

Valid Clues

  • Are there restrictions on what a clue can name for a picture in Codenames: Pictures?
  • Can a clue's number carry extra information, such as encoding the card layout?
  • Can a clue rely on private knowledge about a teammate, such as where a friend works?

Expert Rules

  • Can Codenames: Pictures cards be mixed with Codenames or Deep Undercover?
  • Can Codenames: Pictures be played as a two-player cooperative game?

Codenames App

  • Does the Codenames app support the 5x4 grid used by Codenames: Pictures?