# Codenames

> Outsmart opponents in a clever word game of deduction, clues, and strategy.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.czechgames.codenamesdigital](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.czechgames.codenamesdigital)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.czechgames.codenamesdigital`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CGE digital
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 48,556
- **Rating:** 4.74 / 5 (3,491 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.4579
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2024-09-10
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 184 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.czechgames.codenamesdigital)
- **Website:** [http://www.czechgames.com](http://www.czechgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.czechgames.com/privacy/codenames-en](https://www.czechgames.com/privacy/codenames-en)

## Description

Codenames is a clever word game of deduction, teamwork, and strategy, inspired by the popular board game loved worldwide. Give one-word clues, link multiple words, and read your teammates' minds to win before the other team does. Easy to learn, hard to master.

Play at your own pace with turn-based matches, choose your role as Spymaster or Operative, and enjoy exclusive twists and new game modes available in this version. One-time purchase unlocks the full experience - no freemium grind, no intrusive ads - just pure wordplay and deduction. Join millions of players and test how well you can get into the minds of others.

## Rankings

- #304,144 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.czechgames.codenamesdigital.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's faithful and feature-rich adaptation of Codenames with multiple modes, no ads, and creative gameplay enhancements. However, slow asynchronous turns, game limitations like inability to quit games easily, occasional server and login issues, and progression-gated features cause frustration. Despite these drawbacks, the app offers well-designed UI, engaging challenges, and a positive multiplayer experience that many find enjoyable and worth the upfront cost.

### Pros

- Faithful and high-quality adaptation of the original Codenames board game with creative expansions.
- Multiple game modes including single-player challenges, async multiplayer, and variant play add great replay value.
- No ads or microtransactions; paid upfront which improves user experience and reduces trolls.
- Helpful features like quick access to Wikipedia, dictionary, and Google for clues enhance gameplay.
- Well-designed user interface and thoughtful progression system with achievements and collectibles.

### Cons

- Asynchronous gameplay causes very slow turns; players often wait hours or days causing frustration.
- Limited number of simultaneous games and restrictions on quitting games frustrate players.
- Login and server issues with long waiting times and occasional unresponsiveness harm the experience.
- Some game modes and features are gated behind rank progression, causing long queues for higher-level modes.
- Lack of clear communication during server outages or maintenance leaves players uninformed.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.czechgames.codenamesdigital)