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Spy

One of you does not know the secret word. The others try to catch them by asking questions. The classic party format — without paper or prep.

3–12 players 5–10 minutes

How to play

  1. Pick a theme and add three to twelve players.
  2. Pass the phone around. Each person opens a card, remembers it and hides it before passing. Everyone has the same word except one spy.
  3. Ask each other questions. Show that you know the word without naming it. The spy tries to blend in.
  4. When time is up or you are ready, vote for a suspect. If votes tie, discuss once more.
  5. If the spy gets the most votes, the group wins. If someone else does, the spy wins.

What you need

One phone and a group of three or more — or an online room where everyone plays on their own device. Talk in person or on a call: the site only deals cards, runs the timer and collects votes.