Codenames vs Terraforming Mars

And I found it really hard to keep track of which words were mine - I had to write them onto a piece of paper and make sure my words didn't relate too much to my opponent's, otherwise your partner might guess a word that is for the opposing team! Not even sure where that timer comes into play because we took forever in giving and guessing clues. I guess because words can be interpreted in so many different ways and there are so many different patterns, you can use this set for some time before it gets old. I kind of feel silly now because I thought this was a strategy board game - I sent one to somebody for Secret Santa … hopefully they liked it? I do agree that this game would be better suited for older teens and adults. Not sure if I can see younger children getting into it

This complaint is not a HUGE deal, but probably my biggest concern with the build quality. INSTRUCTIONS I have to admit, when you first look at the instruction manual, it's pretty overwhelming. There are about 20 very dense pages of instructions to read through which walk through the mechanics of the game. It took myself and 4 other people about 2 hours to digest the instructions

I think it's fantastic that someone who started their design career with something as niche as TtA has managed to produce one of the few true breakouts into mass market popularity from hobby boardgaming with Codenames. Such a simple, fun, and *teachable* design that can get almost any group enjoying themselves within a few minutes.

Wow--this is such a well designed game. My husband and I are avid board game players and tend to play games that are good for two players, but have the ability to be played by a larger group (so we are ready for when friends come over). We have played this game with two players 25+ times in the past two months and 2 times with three players--it works well for both sizes (and I imagine would work well with more and there is a solo variant as well). What we particularly like about this game is how well-balanced the different cards and mechanics have proven to be

It's a game that simultaneously feels like it's not long enough -- like I want there to be more strategic depth -- but also too long for the amount that's actually present. Maybe I would like it more if I reduced the starting health to say, 40 or even 30. I've really only gotten a good response from one person that I've taught it to. Maybe it's just not for my group

This was mind blowing to me. Having to make the decision of giving up hard earned VPs for long term gain was such an interesting one.

* **6 Nimmt!** 2x - I've worn out a deck and I'm approaching the second deck dying...

It took us about 2 hours to fully understand and comprehend all the pieces and rules associated. However, the investment was well worth it. We had a blast going from generation to generation working on the red planet, building our resources, messing with each other, enjoying the randomness of the cards.

Even though it says for 2 players - the play is greatly diminished in fun. It's more like one person plays and the other person sits there. LOL. booo

Throughout the game, the player(s) are attempting to gain victory points (known as Terraform Rating, or TR) while simultaneously terraforming the planet. This terraforming includes 3 main elements: increasing temperature, oxygen levels, and water/ocean tiles. In the solo mode, you are attempting to complete all 3 of these before the end of your 14th turn. If you do so, you win

My friends and I play codenames online using a voice chat and have had a long standing disagreement about whether or not Googling should be allowed or not in codenames. Now, I have no issue with the occasional Google search in casual codenames. But my friends pretty much rely exclusively on Google to come up with their words and to decode them, and especially so during our server tournaments (where the hosts allow Googling).

00 for what essentially amounts to an intellectual property and some cardboard, you should get quality cardboard!

In: **Isle of Cats, Red Rising, Parks, Racoon Tycoon, Splendor, Trails, Arboretum, The Crew, Deep Vents, Codenames, Codenames Duet, LLAMA, Friday, Wits and Wagers**, and a nicely kept 1962 copy of **Mille Bornes**

I don't think it's worth all the hype, but it's a decent game. The components are junk though. Low quality.

For about 6th graders and up, Code Names is a delight when you magically find commonality between disparate words, and your teammates successfully follow the logic of your single word. This game takes some mental acuity, I would not suggest it for fun while imbibing in, ahem, adult beverages Upon opening, the game arrived with a coating of dust on the contents of the box. After a bit of investigating, I found the enclosed sand timer had cheap plastic stoppers on each end, and not one but both had managed to fall off in shipping, spreading sand everywhere. It was a bit of a mess

I gave it to my 11 yo for Christmas and it remained very intimidating the first few passes...husband and brother in law complained of how long it took to finish the game