How to play Spyfall
Start a free Spyfall game for 3-12 players on one phone. Choose locations, reveal secret roles and find the spy before time runs out. No download needed.
Everyone gets a location
All players but one see the same secret location and a unique role at it.
One player is the spy
The spy only sees "SPY" and has no idea where everyone is.
Ask questions
Take turns asking each other questions. Answer well enough to prove you belong, without handing the spy the location.
Catch the spy
Vote to accuse the spy. Right = the team wins. Wrong = the spy escapes.
Or the spy guesses
The spy can stop the game any time to name the location. Correct = the spy wins.
A whole deck of locations, free and always fresh
No box, no cards to lose, nothing to print. Spyfall runs in your browser on one shared phone, pass it around, everyone gets their secret role, and you start playing in seconds. Dozens of locations included, in six languages.
Spyfall questions that do not give away the location
A useful question separates someone who knows the place from someone bluffing, without naming it. Try "What would you wear here?", "Would you visit for work or for fun?" or "What sound would you expect?" At a hospital, asking about a uniform is less revealing than asking about patients. Answer from your assigned role when it helps, then let another player speak. Avoid a chain of obvious questions: the spy hears every answer and can gradually narrow down the place.
Choose a location pack and prepare your first round
Classic, Travel, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Kids & School offer different sets of places. Choose a theme everyone understands and agree on the possible locations before dealing roles. Add 3-12 distinct player names and set a discussion timer between 3 and 12 minutes. Each non-spy sees the same location but their own role; the spy sees no location. Pass the phone privately, hide each card and start the discussion only after everyone has checked their role.
Accusations, the spy's guess and winning
Any player can stop the clock once per round to accuse someone. Everyone except the suspect votes, and only a unanimous vote reveals the card: catch the spy and the team wins, convict an innocent and the spy wins. If the vote fails, the clock restarts. While the clock runs, the spy can reveal themselves and name the location: right wins for the spy, wrong wins for the team. When time runs out, each player in turn, starting with the player who asked first, makes one final accusation; if nobody is convicted, the spy escapes. The result screen shows every role and a running score using the official points.
Spyfall FAQ
Is Spyfall free?
Yes, completely free, with no download and no sign-up. It runs in your browser on any phone or computer.
How many players do I need?
Spyfall works with 3 to 12 players. The sweet spot is 4–8.
Do I need cards or an app?
No. Everything is on screen. You pass one device around so each player can privately see their role.
How long is a game?
A round is short, usually 5 to 10 minutes. You set the timer before you start.
How is it different from Find the Imposter?
In Find the Imposter everyone shares a secret word; in Spyfall everyone has a location and a role, and the spy can win by guessing the location. Different game, same instant browser play.