The Codenames Series Gets Three New Themed Mini-Expansions

Three expansion packs for the party word game Codenames are displayed: "Sci-Fi," "Fairy Tales," and "Cute Critters." Each pack features vibrant artwork, with the "Sci-Fi" pack showcasing a character in a futuristic setting, the "Fairy Tales" pack depicting a girl in a red cloak against a colorful forest backdrop, and the "Cute Critters" pack featuring a playful panda. Each pack is labeled as an "Expansion Pack" and indicates compatibility with either Codenames or Codenames Duet.
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Czech Games Edition expand Codenames this week with 3 pocket packs. Sci-Fi and Fairy Tales bring 50 new words and extra agent tiles each; Cute Critters skips words and adds 40 animal images to Codenames: Pictures. In Stores now! #Codenames #BoardGames #CzechGamesEdition #CodenamesDuet #CodenamesPictures

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Travcon UK 2026

Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
In-person
@ Cranfield Management Development Centre, Cranfield
Event
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Gaelcon

Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
In-person
@ Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, Dublin
Event
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Bardscon 2026

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