🕵️ Who Is The Spy

Q: How many rounds should we play?

Play three rounds for a satisfying session and rotate the spy role after every reveal to keep deduction challenges fresh.

Q: Can younger players join?

Yes. Select age-appropriate word packs and extend speaking turns so younger players can craft descriptive clues comfortably.

Q: What if there’s a tie during voting?

Run a bonus round where tied players give one more hint, then revote. Additional tiebreaker options are documented in the rulebook.

A fast-paced social deduction game for 3–8 players.

Need a refresher? Review the full Who Is The Spy rules.

Game setup

Number of playersCategoryNumber of spies

Currently allowed: 1–1 spies.

📋 How to Play

• 3-8 players
• Each player gets a secret word
• Spy gets a different word
• Describe your word without saying it
• Vote for who you think is the spy

🎯 Objectives

Civilians: Find the spy

Spy: Blend in and avoid detection

Why players love Who Is The Spy

Hidden-role tension meets quick storytelling. Each prompt invites inside jokes, regional slang, and clever misdirection, making every round unique for any group.

Single-device friendly—pass one phone or laptop; no installs required.
Curated word packs built for party nights, classrooms, and company socials.
Dynamic spy reveal animation to cap off each round with a flourish.

Host checklist

Confirm your player list and choose the number of spies (we recommend one spy for up to five players).
Select a themed word pack—mix categories each round to keep clues fresh.
Set expectations: no direct word reveals, and keep descriptions to one sentence during the speaking phase.
Use the official rulebook for advanced tactics and tie-breaker variants.

FAQs

How many rounds should we play?

Three rounds provide a satisfying arc for most groups. Rotate spies after each reveal to spread the spotlight and keep deduction challenges fresh.

Can younger players join?

Absolutely. Choose age-appropriate word packs and allow longer speaking turns so newer players can form descriptive clues without pressure.

What if there’s a tie during voting?

Run a showdown: let tied players share one more descriptive hint, then revote. The rulebook outlines additional tie-breaker options for large tables.

Level up your session

Once your group masters the basics, mix in new ideas from our content library:

Plan the whole evening with the game night checklist.
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Share the backstory page so newcomers learn how the game evolved.