Czech Games Edition
The Story of Codenames - Making Board Games Ep.5
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A curious cat prowls into the forest, lured by flickering lights of all colors dancing through the trees. What are they? Oh, the wisps from the old tales! Each one sparkles with charm and mischief, carrying a unique personality. Can you guide them just right and make your forest the brightest?
Welcome to Wispwood, a magical place populated by glowing wisps. On your turn, choose a wisp tile and a shape to place in your personal grid — your very own growing forest. Each wisp has desires about where it wants to shine, and even the magical trees have preferences! You'll aim to meet their expectations across three scoring rounds. Between rounds, the forest shifts — fading and expanding — yet the wisps you've already placed remain, shaping the possibilities ahead.
With each game, new goal cards redefine the wisps' whims, ensuring your forest grows in a unique way every time. Enter the forest and explore the magic of Wispwood!
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As the leader of one of these institutions—ranging from private tech companies to global research networks—you'll bring a distinct perspective and specialized tools to the mission, unlocking bold new strategies and rewarding long-term planning.
In addition to these organizations, the expansion adds three new alien species, each with their own unique twists, and over 40 new project cards inspired by real-world initiatives. These integrate seamlessly into the main deck, providing even greater variety and strategic options.
Quick Start cards, designed for use with the organizations, let you skip the slower opening round and dive straight into the action. They introduce an extra layer of asymmetry during setup and can be used to further accelerate games in lower player counts.
Finally, the expansion introduces Signal Tokens, a subtle but meaningful new mechanic that enhances scanning efficiency.
Whether you're adapting to your organization's strengths or navigating fresh interstellar challenges, SETI: Space Agencies deepens the strategic landscape of your mission to discover life beyond Earth.
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You’ll get the chance to undertake Missions that might—quite literally—blow your mind. Escort aliens with special powers, build crazy ships beyond human imagination, place bets, and laugh in the face of danger. Win the annual Transgalactic Trek—the most prestigious trucking achievement in the known universe—and join Club Gold! Or at least cross the finish line on a toilet seat, but alive.
If hauling boombastic or suspiciously glowing cargo isn’t wild enough, take it up a notch with some Supercards! After all, what’s a galactic mission without a good old Meteor Shower, eh?
We all know how important connections are in life. On your adventures, you’ll meet many high-profile VIPs and even have the opportunity to earn some serious cash by becoming their space taxi driver! Some of the prominent passengers just want to have fun, even if it means smuggling goods in pipes, boosting weapons, or flying away with a part of your ship!
P.S. Having quality life insurance is highly recommended—just in case. Galaxy Trucker: Do What?! is the second expansion for the new edition of Galaxy Trucker, offering even more opportunities to gain riches and new ways to destroy your run-down ship. This expansion features two big modules for seasoned truckers: Missions and VIP Astronauts, and a Turn-Based Mode for a more laid-back experience.
Requires the Galaxy Trucker base game (new ed.), compatible with Galaxy Trucker: Keep on Trucking.
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We asked folks at CGE: Who would you like to play with from 'Do What' expansion? 🤔 Their answers might surprise you! 😎
👉 This is Part 1 – stay tuned for more!
💬 And now it’s your turn: What VIP character do you like the most? Drop it in the comments 👑
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We talk about:
🎲 What makes a game stand out in the eyes of a publisher
🃏 Tips for building the right kind of prototype
📑 How we decide which games to publish at CGE
⏳ How long development takes and how involved designers really are
✍️ A quick look at contracts
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your game on the shelves, this is the perfect place to start.
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We asked folks at CGE: Who would you like to play with from 'Do What' expansion? 🤔 Their answers might surprise you! 😎
👉 This is Part 1 – stay tuned for more!
💬 And now it’s your turn: What VIP character do you like the most? Drop it in the comments 👑
#GalaxyTrucker #BoardGames #PickYourFavorite #CGE #CzechGamesEdition #funnyreel
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
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Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
#boardgames
Our official Board Game Astrologist™ from CGE has consulted the cosmos (and the rulebooks) to match each zodiac sign with the perfect board game.
It’s short, snarky, a little weird—and 100% based on vibes not science.
Whether you're a chaotic Aries, a perfectionist Virgo, or a mysterious Scorpio, there's a CGE game for you.
These zodiac picks won’t change your life… but they might change your game night. ♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓
Which game did the stars choose for you? 👇 Let us know in the comments!
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Order the game here:
US: store.czechgames.com
Europe & rest of the world: czechgames.com/games/codenames
In Codenames Duet, you're no longer competing — you're teaming up with a fellow operative (or operatives in a group game) for an exciting cooperative experience. The mission? Work together to find all your secret agents hidden among a grid of mysterious codenames. The twist? You each see part of the key — and neither of you has the full picture. Codenames: Duet is perfect to enjoy with only two players, but you can also play it with more friends, if you'd like a less competitive experience than in the basic Codenames.
Your goal: Find all 15 agents — without triggering an assassin — before you run out of time!
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Order the game here:
US: store.czechgames.com
Europe & rest of the world: czechgames.com/games/codenames
In Codenames Duet, you're no longer competing — you're teaming up with a fellow operative (or operatives in a group game) for an exciting cooperative experience. The mission? Work together to find all your secret agents hidden among a grid of mysterious codenames. The twist? You each see part of the key — and neither of you has the full picture. Codenames: Duet is perfect to enjoy with only two players, but you can also play it with more friends, if you'd like a less competitive experience than in the basic Codenames.
Your goal: Find all 15 agents — without triggering an assassin — before you run out of time!
Already from the previous CGE Unlocked, we have opened the vault on everything we’ve been working on behind the scenes: brand new board games, exciting titles from our partners at HeidelBÄR Games, news from our digital team and a few upcoming teasers. But this time we are fully allowed to unpack the teasers and reveal some more exciting titles to be released this year!
PRE-ORDER OUR NEW GAMES:
cge-shop.com/preorder
BOOK YOUT TICKETS FOR OUR GENCON EVENTS:
https://cge.as/gencon25-events
Games from CGE Digital:
App Store: apps.apple.com/cz/developer/cge-digital-s-r-o/id1706267473
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=CGE+digital
Steam: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=CGE%20Digital
Codenames Daily: https://codenames.game/daily
Arnak Digital on Steam: https://cge.as/arnak-digital
Get CGE games directly from our STORES:
shop.czechgames.com
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00:00 Intro
00:24 Recap of previous video
01:08 Codenames
01:41 Announcement N.1
02:02 Announcement N.2
03:18 Heidelbear Games
04:28 Pre-orders
05:04 Arnak & Shipping Updates
06:00 Gen Con
07:22 Digital News
08:51 Outro
Join us on Tuesday the 22nd of July at 5pm CEST or 11am EDT for our CGE Unlocked Summer Edition video to learn what we've got coming in the next few months!
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For the “Adventure Chest”, we’ve developed a brand new compact insert with the goal of making set up, play, and clean up as easy as possible. The insert is made of 8 individual boxes from layered PET material. Inside it, you will be able to store all released Lost Ruins of Arnak content—and it fits all the cards even if they’re sleeved!
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00:00 The Setup
01:06 Spymaster Gives A Clue
01:29 Guessing
01:43 Resolving guesses
02:09 Spymaster Etiquette
02:20 The other team's turn
02:52 Ending a turn
03:20 Clue Guidelines
03:34 How Many Guesses Can A Team Make?
03:55 Winning The Game
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Order the game here:
US: store.czechgames.com
Europe & rest of the world: czechgames.com/games/codenames
In Codenames, two teams compete to see who can make contact with all of their agents first. Lay out 25 cards, each bearing a single word. The spymasters look at a card showing the identity of each card, then take turns clueing their teammates. A clue consists of a single word and a number, with the number suggesting how many cards in play have some association to the given clue word. The teammates then identify one agent they think is on their team; if they're correct, they can keep guessing up to one more than the stated number of times; if the agent belongs to the opposing team or is an innocent bystander, the team's turn ends; and if they fingered the assassin, they lose the game.
Spymasters continue giving clues until one team has identified all of their agents or the assassin has removed one team from play.
In Codenames, two teams compete to see who can make contact with all of their agents first. Lay out 25 cards, each bearing a single word. The spymasters look at a card showing the identity of each card, then take turns clueing their teammates. A clue consists of a single word and a number, with the number suggesting how many cards in play have some association to the given clue word. The teammates then identify one agent they think is on their team; if they're correct, they can keep guessing up to one more than the stated number of times; if the agent belongs to the opposing team or is an innocent bystander, the team's turn ends; and if they fingered the assassin, they lose the game.
Spymasters continue giving clues until one team has identified all of their agents or the assassin has removed one team from play.
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Order the game here:
US: store.czechgames.com
Europe & rest of the world: czechgames.com/games/codenames
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Take a closer look how box art for Wispwood game by designer Reed Ambrose and artist Štěpán Drašťák was made. 😍 How do you like the art?
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Uncover ancient mysteries on an epic journey to the heart of the uncharted island of Arnak in this captivating blend of deck-building and worker placement. Become the leader of an expedition and dive deep into uncharted territory. But you’re not alone—and fame and glory await only the most successful team.
In this video, the CGE team answers one whimsical question:
"What's something from a board game you wish existed in real life?"
From magical places to absurdly useful items (and wildly unwise financial strategies from Last Will), we’re sharing our picks—and we want to hear yours too!
💬 Tell us in the comments what YOU wish were real from one of our CGE games—plus, it enters you into our giveaway! 🎁
🎉 GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
We’re giving away:
🏆 1x copy of SETI + gorgeous metal components from Moedas & Co.
🏆 1x copy of SETI + awesome 3D printed upgrades from 3D Print & Pimp
To enter:
✅ Subscribe to our channel
✅ Leave a comment with "Enter" + what you wish from CGE games was real
📅 Winners will be randomly drawn on Thursday, June 26 – check back under this video for the announcement!
Want double the chances? Enter the giveaway on Instagram too!
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Check out the SETI extra upgraded components: czechgames.com/games/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligence#extras
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After a decade of spy shenanigans, wordplay, and millions of players worldwide, we’re marking the anniversary with a brand new edition of Codenames!
In this special documentary-style video (inspired by our Making Board Games series), we go behind the scenes to share the why behind the refresh. Meet the team, hear untold stories and discover what’s new in this updated version of the classic game.
💬 So what’s changed?
Not the gameplay—but everything around it. From updated visuals and production to fine-tuned word lists, this edition is a tribute to the game that changed everything for CGE and the scene of party games as a whole.
🕵️♀️ Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering the world of spies and codenames, join us as we celebrate the journey.
👇 Tell us in the comments:
What was your first memory of playing Codenames?
🔗 Learn more about the new edition: czechgames.com/news/codenames-turns-10--and-its-getting-a-relaunch
📦 Buy Codenames: shop.czechgames.com/pre-orders
📺 Watch more from our docuseries "Making Board Games": youtu.be/9Jz7LchqRWA?si=fzulg7wSfUyLnuoQ
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Clip about ReWood compnents was given to us by Wissner - wissner-aktiv-lernen.com/en
Clip about recycleable plastic instert was given to us by Amiwell - https://www.amiwell.cz/
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