Spy game for 6 players
Playing Fib with 6 players? Here is a setup that works, from the number of spies to the mode and the timer.
Players
6Spies allowed
2Suggested
1Timer
08:00Setup that works
- Mode. Two Words.
- Spies. The game allows up to 2; 1 is the balanced choice for 6.
- Timer. Eight minutes keeps everyone talking.
A tip for this size
Six players make a round long enough for a decoy word to matter. Try Two Words, and consider whether a second spy is worth the confusion.
Other group sizes
Questions
How many spies should I use with 6 players?
One is the classic choice. The game allows up to 2 for 6 players, which is a third of the group rounded up. Use 1 for a balanced round.
How long should the timer be?
Eight minutes keeps everyone talking. With the default eight minutes, each of 6 players gets about 80 seconds of talk.
Which mode is best?
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.