🕵️ Spy Game Rules

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• There is ONE SPY hidden among the players.
• All other players are CITIZENS.
• Citizens win by correctly identifying the Spy.
• The Spy wins by blending in and avoiding suspicion.
• The phone acts as the HOST. No human knows all secrets.

• Players enter names and choose a game mode.
• The phone is passed one-by-one for secret chits.
• Each player silently reads their chit.
• After all chits are seen, discussion begins.
• Everyone gives ONE short description in order.
• After discussion, decide who won the round.

• All Citizens receive the SAME WORD.
• The Spy receives a BLANK chit.
• Important Rule: The first speaker is NEVER the Spy.
• Citizens describe the word without saying it.
• The Spy must guess the word from others’ hints.
• Spy should stay vague and avoid details.

• Two similar but different words are used.
• Citizens get Word A (e.g. Pizza).
• Spy gets Word B (e.g. Burger).
• Everyone thinks they are safe — including the Spy.
• Small detail mismatches expose the Spy.
• Over-specific answers are dangerous.

• Two similar questions are used.
• Citizens answer Question A.
• Spy answers Question B.
• Answers must be natural and honest.
• No fixed word exists in this mode.
• Listen for answers that feel “off-topic”.

• Each player speaks ONCE per round.
• If players feel unsure, they may agree to play another description round before voting.
• Maximum: 1-2 words or ONE short phrase.
• Speak in the order shown on screen.
• No interruptions or side comments.

• After discussion rounds are complete, players move to voting.
• Each player votes for ONE suspected Spy.
• Votes are counted openly.
• The player with the most votes is accused as the Spy.
• If there is a tie, description giving rounds continue.

• ❌ Saying the exact word or spelling it.
• ❌ Using actions, sounds, or gestures.
• ❌ Copying another player's description.
• ❌ Changing your answer after hearing others.

• If Citizens win → all Citizens get +1 point.
• If Spy wins → the Spy gets +2 points.
• Scores carry forward across rounds.
• Final winner has the highest total score.

• If the accused player is NOT the Spy → Spy wins immediately.
• If the accused player IS the Spy → Citizens win immediately.