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Who Is the Spy (Party Game)

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About the Game

Who Is the Spy is a party game: everyone but the spy receives the same word while the spy gets a similar one. Take turns describing your word and voting — catch all spies and civilians win.

How to Play
  1. Log in and create a room (set player cap, spy count, optional Blank) or join a friend room with its 6-digit code
  2. Each player secretly receives a word; starting with the host, describe it in one sentence per turn
  3. After each round everyone votes; the most-voted player is out and reveals their role
  4. All spies out — civilians win; spies equal or outnumbering living civilians — spies win
Rules at a Glance
Pro Tips
FAQ
How many players are needed?

4-12 human players. Create a room and share the 6-digit code with friends.

How are points settled?

Civilian win: each surviving civilian +20; spy win: each surviving spy +60; Blank surviving to the end +120.

Can I use my own word bank?

Yes. In "My custom word bank", enter one pair per line as "civilian word,spy word" and reuse it anytime.

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