Spy game for 3 players
Playing Fib with 3 players? Here is a setup that works, from the number of spies to the mode and the timer.
Players
3Spies allowed
1Suggested
1Timer
05:00Setup that works
- Mode. Classic.
- Spies. The game allows up to 1; 1 is the balanced choice for 3.
- Timer. Five minutes is plenty.
A tip for this size
With three players the spy has nowhere to hide, so keep questions broad and let the silence do the work. A third player is the tie-breaker, so vote carefully.
Other group sizes
Questions
How many spies should I use with 3 players?
One is the classic choice. The game allows up to 1 for 3 players, which is a third of the group rounded up. Use 1 for a balanced round.
How long should the timer be?
Five minutes is plenty. With the default eight minutes, each of 3 players gets about 160 seconds of talk.
Which mode is best?
Classic 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.