Spy game for 5 players
Playing Fib with 5 players? Here is a setup that works, from the number of spies to the mode and the timer.
Players
5Spies allowed
2Suggested
1Timer
08:00Setup that works
- Mode. Classic or Two Words.
- Spies. The game allows up to 2; 1 is the balanced choice for 5.
- Timer. The default eight minutes fits well.
A tip for this size
Five players is the sweet spot for a first game: each person gets enough turns to be suspicious, and the spy still has room to bluff.
Other group sizes
Questions
How many spies should I use with 5 players?
One is the classic choice. The game allows up to 2 for 5 players, which is a third of the group rounded up. Use 1 for a balanced round.
How long should the timer be?
The default eight minutes fits well. With the default eight minutes, each of 5 players gets about 96 seconds of talk.
Which mode is best?
Classic or Two Words 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.