Spy game for 9 players
Playing Fib with 9 players? Here is a setup that works, from the number of spies to the mode and the timer.
Players
9Spies allowed
3Suggested
2Timer
10:00Setup that works
- Mode. Any mode.
- Spies. The game allows up to 3; 2 is the balanced choice for 9.
- Timer. Ten minutes gives everyone a turn.
A tip for this size
Nine players is where the cap grows to three spies. One or two spies is plenty; more makes the round a bluff contest between spies.
Other group sizes
Questions
How many spies should I use with 9 players?
One is the classic choice. The game allows up to 3 for 9 players, which is a third of the group rounded up. Use 2 for a balanced round.
How long should the timer be?
Ten minutes gives everyone a turn. With the default eight minutes, each of 9 players gets about 53 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.