"Who is the spy?" โ three words that turn a calm group into a room full of suspicion, laughter and dramatic accusations. It's one of the most popular party games in the world, and if you've searched for it, you're about to find out exactly how it works and where you'll be able to play it soon.
The idea in one line
Everyone in the group shares the same secret word โ except one player, the spy, who doesn't know it. Then everyone tries to answer the same question: who is the spy?
How "Who is the spy" works
Players take turns giving clues or answering questions about the secret word. If you know the word, you want to prove it โ without being so obvious that the spy figures the word out. The spy, meanwhile, bluffs along, trying to sound like they know the word while secretly working out what everyone is talking about.
After a few rounds, the group votes. Catch the spy and the group wins; fool everyone and the spy wins. Want the full rules? See how to play the Spy game.
Why "Who is the spy" is so addictive
- It's all about people. Reading faces, catching hesitation, and calling bluffs is the whole game.
- Everyone's involved. No one sits out โ every answer is a clue or a cover.
- The reveal is pure drama. That moment when the votes come in is unbeatable.
- It scales. The bigger the group, the more suspects and the more chaos.
Perfect for parties and big groups
Where a word game like Alias is fast and verbal, "who is the spy" is a slow-burn of tension and bluffing โ ideal for larger gatherings where you want everyone talking, laughing and accusing each other. The two games together cover the best moods of any game night.
Where to play "Who is the spy"
The Spy game is coming soon to Bardak, the free party-games app that already brings you Alias. Download Bardak free to play today and be ready the moment Spy arrives โ no ads, no purchases, works offline.
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