# Codenames: Deep Undercover - When It's Time For Adults to Have Fun Without Kids *By James Hills — Updated June 2023* This is NOT the game to bring out for family game night, but it's perfect for a couples evening after a dinner party to laugh and have fun with a few glasses of wine and maybe some tequila shots. Codenames: Deep Undercover is a spin-off of the popular family-friendly game Codenames and it's manage to retain all the original fun but open itself up to adults willing to take things to the next level. Codenames has been a smash hit since it was released and was recently nominated for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres and has even won awards including: Origins Award for Game of the Year, Best Family Game, and Fan Favorite. This new game features 390 new words that are adult themed as well as blanks where you can introduce your own words. For those of you who might have tried other "adult" card games, but were turned off by the often vulgar results - don't worry. 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While the original Codenames game has words like: Drill, Seal, Heart, Knight, Block that are fun for all ages, that's not true for this version. In Codenames: Deep Undercover, you'll find words like: Nylon, Needle, Furry, and Rack ... but also words like Paddle, Member, Moterboat, Blow, Penis, Cucumber, Snatch, Bondage, and Tubesteak.  It's up to you to come up with one word clues that help your partner select the correct cards. The updated version, [Codenames: Deep Undercover 2.0](https://amzn.to/3Nng1h5) is available online at Amazon.com. While we think this may be the most fun and certainly the most raunchy version - it is intended for adults after all! It can be as family friendly as you want to make it. However, there are other versions that are just as fun but are perhaps a bit less adult in nature. These other variations of Codenames include the following games: [***Codenames***](https://amzn.to/46inHtQ) - very similar mechanic but more family friendly, less adult innuendo. This version is also available as "Codenames XXL" featuring [larger print cards](https://amzn.to/3qZkrTU) that are easier to read.   [***Codnames: Duet***](https://amzn.to/3NKevqG) - Instead of people working against each other, competing to find the agents, the two players work together to identify the agents and reveal them.   [***Codenames: Pictures Party***](https://amzn.to/3PvVEBi) - Instead of photos with words and names, the cards are just pictures. [***Codenames: Disney Family Edition***](https://amzn.to/3Jz6xhJ) - same gameplay as the classic Codenames game but designed for families and featuring your favorite Disney characters and artwork. No matter which version of Codenames you decide to play, we're really impressed with how fun the core game mechanic is. This makes a great adult game for folks who might be looking for alternatives to Cards Against Humanity since it can be fun played in a group or even just as a [couple on a romantic date night](https://coupleplaces.com/card-games-for-couples-to-play-on-date-night.html) where you want to let the adult, sexual innuendo take you where it might ...  Top Picks Flow Voyages ### Book your next cruise with Heather at Flow Voyages Flow Voyages is a travel advisor specializing in cruises and resorts. [Contact Flow Voyages](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/gclZp2Hfnls0pIlv6z_V9A.617) Promoted by FlowAds Details Written by: James Hills Published: 19 June 2017 Last Updated: 24 June 2023 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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