Game Rules

How to find the spy and win in Spy Locations

Objective

The game is a battle of wits between the Locals and the Spy.

  • Locals Win: Successfully identify and vote out the Spy before time runs out.
  • Spy Wins: Avoid detection until time expires, then correctly guess the secret location.

Roles

The Locals

The majority of players are Locals. Each Local knows the secret location and must work together to identify the Spy through clever questioning. Ask questions that a fellow Local would know the answer to, but be careful not to reveal too much information to the Spy!

The Spy

One player is secretly the Spy. The Spy doesn't know the location and must blend in by listening carefully and giving vague, plausible answers. The Spy's goal is to deduce the location from context clues while avoiding suspicion.

How to Play

🎭 Setup Phase

Each player receives their role. Locals learn the secret location, while the Spy only knows they are the Spy. A timer begins counting down.

💬 Discussion Phase

Players take turns asking each other questions about the location. Questions should be specific enough to catch the Spy, but vague enough not to give away the location. Listen carefully to everyone's answers!

🔍 Deduction Phase

At any point during the timer, players can discuss and vote on who they think the Spy is. If the majority agrees, that player is revealed.

⏱️ Time's Up

When time expires, if the Spy is still hidden, they get one chance to guess the location. If they guess correctly, the Spy wins! Otherwise, the Locals win.

Strategy Tips

For Locals:

  • Ask questions that require specific knowledge of the location
  • Pay attention to vague or hesitant answers
  • Don't say the location name out loud!
  • Work together to narrow down suspects

For the Spy:

  • Give answers that could apply to multiple locations
  • Mirror the specificity level of other players
  • Ask questions to gather clues about the location
  • Stay calm and confident in your responses