🎯 Persiapan & Tim
- Pemain dibagi menjadi dua tim: Biru dan Merah.
- Setiap tim memilih seorang Spymaster. Sisanya adalah Agen.
- Grid kartu disusun. Standar 5×5 (25 kartu), juga 4×4 (16) atau 6×6 (36).
- Kartu dibagi menjadi warna tim, kartu netral, dan 1 Pembunuh.
- Tim dengan lebih banyak kartu mulai duluan.
📐 Ukuran Papan
- 4×4 Cepat — 16 kartu: 6 vs 5, 4 netral, 1 pembunuh.
- 5×5 Klasik — 25 kartu: 9 vs 8, 7 netral, 1 pembunuh.
- 6×6 Sulit — 36 kartu: 12 vs 11, 12 netral, 1 pembunuh.
🕵️ Spymaster — Memberi Petunjuk
- Hanya Spymaster yang bisa melihat warna setiap kartu.
- Di giliran Anda, ketik petunjuk SATU KATA dan sebuah ANGKA.
- Angka menunjukkan berapa kartu yang terkait dengan petunjuk.
- Contoh: Petunjuk "AIR 3" — tim mencari 3 kartu yang berhubungan dengan air.
- Anda tidak boleh menggunakan kata di papan sebagai petunjuk.
- Salah ketik? Klik ✕ untuk membatalkan.
👥 Agen — Menebak
- Setelah petunjuk, Agen berdiskusi dan mengklik kartu.
- Benar (warna tim): kartu terbuka, bisa lanjut menebak.
- Anda bisa menebak hingga ANGKA + 1 kali per giliran.
- Kartu netral (abu-abu): giliran Anda langsung berakhir.
- Kartu tim lawan: giliran berakhir DAN Anda membantu mereka!
- Anda bisa menekan "Akhiri Giliran" kapan saja.
💀 Pembunuh ☠️
- Satu kartu adalah Pembunuh (ditandai ☠️). Tim yang memilihnya LANGSUNG KALAH!
- Spymaster harus menghindari petunjuk yang mengarah ke Pembunuh!
🏆 Menang & Kalah
- Buka semua kartu tim Anda sebelum lawan untuk menang.
- Anda juga menang jika tim lawan memilih Pembunuh.
- Skor menunjukkan berapa kata yang masih perlu ditemukan setiap tim.
⏱️ Timer & Opsi
- Anda bisa mengatur timer giliran (1 atau 2 menit).
- Pilih dari 37 bahasa — masing-masing punya daftar kata sendiri.
- Efek suara untuk membalik kartu, jawaban benar/salah, pembunuh, dan kemenangan.
🎨 Paket Kata
- Dalam bahasa Inggris, pilih dari 8 paket tematik.
- Setiap paket punya 200+ kata.
- Paket kata hanya tersedia dalam bahasa Inggris.
💡 Tips & Strategi
- Spymaster: coba hubungkan beberapa kartu dengan satu petunjuk cerdas.
- Agen: ragu-ragu? Akhiri giliran daripada mempertaruhkan Pembunuh.
- Gunakan tebakan bonus +1 untuk mengejar kata dari ronde sebelumnya.
- Perhatikan petunjuk tim lawan — bisa membantu Anda!
- Di 6×6, petunjuk yang menghubungkan 3+ kata sangat penting.
🌐 What is WordSpy?
- WordSpy is a free, browser-based online multiplayer word game inspired by the hit board game Codenames. No downloads, no sign-ups -just share a room link and start playing instantly.
- It works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Play with friends, family, or coworkers -perfect for game nights, parties, team-building, or casual fun.
- WordSpy supports 37 languages, 3 board sizes, 8 themed word packs, optional turn timers, and real-time multiplayer with no player limit per room.
⚡ How is WordSpy different from Codenames?
- WordSpy is 100% free and runs entirely in your browser -no app install, no account required.
- Unlike the physical board game, WordSpy handles the board setup, card shuffling, scorekeeping, and turn management automatically.
- Unique features include: themed word packs (Movies, Food, Tech, etc.), 3 board sizes, 37 language support, configurable turn timers, sound effects, dark/light mode, and a spymaster view toggle.
- Play remotely with anyone in the world -just share your room URL via WhatsApp, Messenger, or any messaging app.
🧠 Advanced Strategy Guide
- As Spymaster, prioritize clues that connect 2-3 cards while avoiding neutral words, the opposing team's words, and especially the assassin.
- Count-zero clues (e.g., "OCEAN 0") are legal and tell your team that NO cards relate to that word -useful for steering them away from the assassin.
- As an Operative, discuss guesses with your team before clicking. The extra +1 guess per turn is powerful -use it to revisit clues from earlier rounds.
- Watch the other team's clues carefully. If they say "ANIMAL 2", cards like DOG or CAT are probably theirs -avoid them.
- On smaller boards (4×4), games are faster and riskier -the assassin is proportionally more dangerous. On 6×6, multi-word clues become essential.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many players do I need?
At least 4 (2 per team, with 1 Spymaster each). There's no upper limit -larger teams make for livelier debates!
Is WordSpy free?
Yes, completely free. No ads, no sign-up, no downloads. Just open the link and play.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes! WordSpy is fully responsive and works on any modern browser -Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge -on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
How do I invite friends?
Create a room, then share the room URL. Friends click the link, enter a name, pick a team, and they're in.
What happens if I close the tab?
You'll be disconnected from the room. The game continues for other players. Rejoin by navigating back to the same room URL.
Can I play in my language?
WordSpy supports 37 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, and many more. Each language has its own curated word list.