Spy game for 12 players
Playing Fib with 12 players? Here is a setup that works, from the number of spies to the mode and the timer.
Players
12Spies allowed
4Suggested
2Timer
12:00Setup that works
- Mode. Any mode.
- Spies. The game allows up to 4; 2 is the balanced choice for 12.
- Timer. Twelve minutes, or play two shorter rounds.
A tip for this size
Twelve is the size where two spies make sense and the spy count can reach four. Turn on “Spies know each other” to let them coordinate.
Other group sizes
Questions
How many spies should I use with 12 players?
One is the classic choice. The game allows up to 4 for 12 players, which is a third of the group rounded up. Use 2 for a balanced round.
How long should the timer be?
Twelve minutes, or play two shorter rounds. With the default eight minutes, each of 12 players gets about 40 seconds of talk.
Which mode is best?
Any mode suits this size best. You can change the mode on the setup screen for each round.
Deal a round
Set your player count in the browser round, then take it to the table in the app.