Codenames
This is a free digital Codenames score sheet and score keeper — no signup, automatic totals, and share via QR so everyone scores from their own phone. Track Codenames board by board: two team columns, 1/0 per finished grid, new rows as you play, running win totals.
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Codenames is a trademark of its respective owner. This unofficial scorecard is designed for home and educational play and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark owner.
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Key Features of Codenames scorecard
- Built for the classic two-team Codenames format.
- Board rows grow as you play: after you score the latest grid, a new blank board row appears.
- Cells accept 0 or 1 so wins stay clear after many boards.
- Running totals update as you log each board.
- Real-time leaderboard with current leader highlighting.
- Mobile-optimized interface for on-the-go scoring.
- No registration required - start playing immediately.
- Codenames scoring app that works offline and syncs when back online.
How to Play Codenames
- Codenames is a team word game: spymasters give one-word clues plus a number while their teammates try to guess the right words on the grid without revealing the other team’s agents or the assassin.
- A board ends when one team finds all of their agent words, someone reveals the assassin, or the group agrees the position is decided.
- Use one scorecard row per completed board. Award 1 to the winning team and 0 to the losing team for that row.
- When you are done playing for the night, the team with the most total wins across all rows wins the session.
Tips & Strategy for playing Codenames
- Agree before you start whether touching the assassin forfeits just that board or counts as an instant loss for the night.
- Rename the two columns to your actual team colors so spectators can follow along at a glance.
- If you pause mid-board, leave that row empty until the grid is finished so totals stay honest.
Frequently asked questions about Codenames
What number goes in each Codenames cell?
Each row is one finished Codenames grid. Enter 1 for the team that won that board and 0 for the other team. Leave both blank if you skip a row.
Is Codenames always two teams on this scorecard?
Yes. Codenames is played as two teams, so this scorecard uses exactly two columns — rename them to your team colors or names.
Who wins if we play several Codenames boards?
The team with the higher cumulative total when you stop playing wins the session — each “1” is one board won.
How does this Codenames scorecard work?
Enter scores in the rows for each hand, hole, or round — the scorecard updates running totals and highlights the leader automatically. You can add players, rename them, and keep the sheet open for the whole session. No account is required: open the page and start tracking points. Totals are calculated for you so you can focus on the game.
Can I use ScorecardGO to score Codenames on mobile?
Yes. ScorecardGO is built for phones and tablets: large tap targets, readable tables, and layouts that fit narrow screens. You can score Codenames wherever you're playing, including at a table or outdoors. The same scorecard also works on a desktop if you prefer a larger screen.
Does this Codenames scorecard work offline?
Once this Codenames scorecard page is loaded, you can keep entering scores without an internet connection. Your scores stay in the browser on your device, so a dropped connection does not wipe a local game. If you have shared the scorecard so others can follow along, those live updates need a connection and catch up when you are back online. Bookmark the page if you want to reopen the same sheet later.
Is this Codenames scorecard free?
Yes. ScorecardGO is free to use in the browser with no account required. Open the Codenames scorecard and start tracking points right away. There is no signup wall and no paid plan required to keep score.
Can I share this Codenames scorecard with a QR code?
Yes. Open Share on the scorecard and show the QR code so everyone playing can follow the Codenames score on their own phone. You choose whether guests can enter scores or only watch, and you can change that during the game. People who cannot scan can type the six-character code at scorecardgo.com/join. Sharing is optional; if you never tap Share, the scorecard stays on your device.
Is ScorecardGO affiliated with the makers of Codenames?
Codenames is a trademark of its respective owner. This unofficial scorecard is designed for home and educational play. ScorecardGO is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark owner.