Codenames
Can the spymaster react or say anything besides the clue and number?
The designer confirmed the poker-face rule, which matches the rulebook.
- Codenames rulebook · Rulebook · KEEPING A STRAIGHT FACE
- Vlaada · Designer · 2015-10-16
- mfl134 · Community · 2015-10-16
- PaulGrogan · Community · 2015-10-16
- Kittibop · Community · 2017-10-16disagrees
No. The spymaster should keep a straight face, give just one word and one number (and spell it if asked), and not react to guesses. The designer acknowledged it's hard for emotional players but the rule stands. Casual groups sometimes relax it.