SpyFall is a really basic imposter or Among Us app that you can use for your game night. It comes with three or four free versions, so you don't have to write keywords and imposter on little pieces of paper and draw from a hat. SpyFall made my list of the best trivia and game night apps, but it wasn't the best.
3 out of 5 overall
- Free
- Available for iOS and Android
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SpyFall splits your group into spies and civilians
Image: Jessica Santero | WhistleOut
Civilians know a secret keyword and drop related hints without saying it outright, while the spy, who doesn't know the word, tries to blend in and guess what it is. If you have a group of four people, you'll likely have one spy.
“It's really fun to play, and there are a few actual versions with card games, but if you don't wanna carry around a deck, an app is really convenient.”
Jessica Santero, WhistleOut Writer
Say the keyword is swimming pool. Every civilian says something related to it, like goggles, a silicone cap, or sunscreen, while the spy tries to say something plausible without giving away that they don't know the word. The spy can't say swimming pool.
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The app vs. paper and a hat
The app is a lot more convenient than writing keywords on paper and drawing them from a hat, since you skip the setup entirely. That said, the paper-and-hat version has its own kind of nostalgic charm, so it's still worth doing if the mood strikes.
Is SpyFall worth downloading?
SpyFall is free and available for iOS and Android. It's best for a quick round of imposter without paper and a hat, and it's really fun to play.
Want more picks for your next game night? Check out the full list of the best trivia and game night apps.
How I evaluated SpyFall
I judged each app on whether it actually gets a group playing in the same room, not just whether it looks good in a store listing. Here's what I looked for:
- Setup time: Can everyone jump in within a minute, or does someone have to walk the group through the rules first?
- Group-friendliness: Is this actually built for a room full of people, or does it work better solo or against strangers online?
- Ads and monetization: Does the free version interrupt the game, or does it stay out of the way?
- Content quality: Are the categories and packs actually appropriate for a mixed group, including public or user-submitted content?
SpyFall FAQ
Is SpyFall free?
Yes, SpyFall is free, available for iOS and Android, and comes with three or four free versions.
How do you play SpyFall?
SpyFall splits a group into spies and civilians. Civilians know a secret keyword and drop related hints without saying it outright, while the spy tries to blend in and guess what it is.
How many spies are in a game of SpyFall?
If you have a group of four people, you'll likely have one spy, and the spy doesn't know the keyword.
What are the best game apps for groups?
Guess, Sporcle Party, SpyFall, and Gartic Phone all worked well for group play in my testing, and all four are free to download.
Jessica Santero
Staff Writer
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