Master the art of deception and detection with advanced strategies used by top Spyfall players. Learn psychological tactics, questioning techniques, and winning strategies for both sides.
New to Spyfall? Start with our complete how-to-play guide to learn the basic rules first.
Spyfall is fundamentally a game of information asymmetry and social deduction. The spy wins by gathering enough information to guess the location, while non-spies win by identifying behavioral patterns that reveal the spy’s ignorance.
Success in Spyfall requires understanding human psychology, mastering the art of asking strategic questions, and learning to read micro-expressions and verbal cues. This guide will teach you both sides of the mental game.
“If someone says 'I love the atmosphere here,' respond with 'Yes, the ambiance is really special'”
“Instead of specific details, say 'It's busier than usual today' or 'I enjoy coming here'”
“'I'm having a great time. Sarah, what's your favorite part about being here?'”
“Make definitive statements early, then dial back confidence if questioned”
“'That question is too revealing and would make it easy for the spies to guess the location. Let's ask something else.'”
“When someone gives a weak answer: 'No, I get what B is trying to say, B is safe.' Then deflect explanations with 'If I explain, the spies get the location.'”
“'What did you think of [specific location feature]?' Forces spies to guess”
“If someone says 'it's nice,' ask 'Which part specifically did you enjoy most?'”
“'Since we're all here for the same reason...' and watch for confused reactions”
“For amusement park: 'How many people visit daily? Less than 15 or around 50?' Both wrong - spies pick one, smart non-spies say 'thousands!'”
“Always take time to think before answering, even when you know the location. This normalizes thinking time when you're actually a spy.”
“With 'Show other spies' enabled, watch for players who never question each other - spies often avoid interrogating fellow spies.”
“At a bar: 'Want another drink?' At casino: 'Need more chips?' At hospital: 'That move was SICK!' Make eye contact to signal awareness.”
When faced with a difficult question, claim it’s “too revealing” for spies to hear. This deflection often works because it sounds reasonable.
“That question is too revealing and would make it easy for the spies to guess the location.”
Jump in to defend a suspicious non-spy. They’ll subconsciously protect you later because they think you “understand” the location.
“No, I get what they’re trying to say. They’re safe.” (Even if you don’t understand at all)
Present two impossible options. Spies often pick one instead of rejecting both.
Amusement park: “Do 15 or 50 people visit daily?” (Answer should be “thousands!”)
Always take time to think before answering. This normalizes thinking time for when you’re the spy.
With “Show other spies” enabled, watch who never questions each other. Spies avoid interrogating fellow spies.
Send subtle hints through contextual actions and phrases. Warning: Expert spies can deduce the location from these signals.
“Want something else to drink?” (with knowing eye contact)
“Need more chips?” (implies poker chips, not snacks)
“That move was SICK!” or “It KILLED me!”
“Can we close the windows? It’s freezing!”
Caution: Use sparingly. Expert spies knowing all locations can deduce which location from your signals alone.
Never ask more than 3 direct questions about the location. After that, focus on making statements and letting others reveal information through their questions.
Pro Tip: The best spies win by being forgettable, not memorable.
Once non-spies suspect someone, they often ignore evidence that contradicts their theory. Smart spies can exploit this by acting slightly suspicious early, then proving their “innocence.”
Advanced: Give one slightly suspicious answer, then be perfectly normal.
The best way to master these strategies is through practice. Start a game now and try these techniques!
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