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Codenames Card Stand: Review

Codenames Card Stand: Review

Introduction:

Codenames is a deduction party game that has players split into two teams; Red and Blue. Each team has a spymaster that will have access to the key and will try to get their team to guess the correct words in a grid of seemingly random words. The team will fail if the opposition have guessed all their words or if the dreaded assassin has accidentally been guessed. This key is a pivotal part of the game and Game Maker has created an officially licensed product that gives this key the extra table presence deserving of such an important component. 

Card Stand:

The card stand is used to hold the key during the game. The piece can be adjusted into two methods, perfect for players close to the table and adjustable for the angled view. Four colours are available, one for the blue team and the red team, as well as a beige and cyan version.

Game Maker has achieved an interesting way of printing it where there is the iconic game box spy silhouette design on the left and right side of the stand, as well as in the centre where the key is held. These details further enhance the presence of this piece. The one downfall is that this stand cannot be used in Codenames Duet as it is not currently double-sided.

Final Thoughts:

- Can be flat packed into the game box.

- Amazing details of the spy artwork on the sides and centre of the stand.

- Adjustable angle.

- Doesn't work with Duet.

Codenames is a classic party/deduction game from Czech Games Edition that has eight readily available versions. The crucial element that is the key is usually  held up by a simple standee holder. The important role of the  spymaster deserves more table presence, as offered by this 3D printed holder. 

The stand is a great upgrade piece that makes it easier for the spymaster to keep their crucial information hidden and adjustable, while at the same time elevating the table presence via the size and the art details. The only issue I have with this upgrade is that for someone who often plays codenames with two people, there isn't a see-through piece that can be swapped out for Duet. If Codenames is a game that you keep bringing out at gatherings or parties then I certainly recommend this upgrade, as it packs away with zero fuss, has a great design and is highly functional for the spymasters.

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