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Codenames Gadget app for iPhone and iPad


4.6 ( 6016 ratings )
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Developer: Czech Games Edition
Free
Current version: 2.0.41, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 04 Sep 2015
App size: 74.54 Mb

Official support app for the Codenames board game. The app provides a random key generator and also an optional timer with sound alerts.

The timer function can be used for any other game even without owning the Codenames board game.

Pros and cons of Codenames Gadget app for iPhone and iPad

Codenames Gadget app good for

I was a little skeptical about this app at first. Why would I need an app just to act in place of the timer? But wow, its such a well thought out companion to the physical game. You can essentially use it as the key code generator, as well as a timer and score keeper, with tons of variables to play the game in your favourite variation. Kudos to the game developers for coming up with this great addition to a great game.
This is a very simple and easy to use app that fits perfectly with Codenames. It adds a huge degree of functionality and saves us the trouble of using the Key Cards. The best part is how the app uses the phones sensors to tell whether its laying flat. This is a brilliant use of the gyroscope that really helps with a game like this.

Some bad moments

I love how simple the app is and how easily it works with the game. Using it on IPad is awesome as the two spymasters dont have to pass the key card back and forth. I especially like the auto-hide feature so you can lay the iPad down!
The app is great and the card generation works very well. Would be great if they could also include the starting color on the sides or something, similar to how they have it on the physical cards.
Much easier to view and interpret than the small key cards. Each spymaster can have his own copy of the keycard by inputting the game number. Auto hide is a helpful must!