Codenames: Back to Hogwarts is a competitive, house‑versus‑house version of the classic Codenames game, set in the magical world of Harry Potter.
Players take on the roles of first‑year students at Hogwarts, sorted into two rival houses that, under the guidance of their prefects, venture into exploring the school’s mysterious cards and hidden corners. Iconic Hogwarts elements appear throughout the game, such as Locked Doors, Argus Filch, the House Cup scoring system, and of course the familiar spirit of inter‑house rivalry.

The game is based on the well‑known association system from the original Codenames.
The prefect gives clues in the form of a single word and a number, while players try to uncover the correct cards on the grid. Incorrect guesses may reveal the opposing house, a dead end, a locked door, or Filch, who can immediately end the game in favor of the rival team. Each house has two unique special abilities, but only one is used per game — creating a huge number of possible combinations and inventive tactical approaches. You can also track results over multiple play sessions to see which house dominates a series of games.

Codenames: Back to Hogwarts is a lively, thematically rich, and surprisingly strategic reimagining of a classic, offering a magical competitive experience for all groups of players. ✨