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- BGG rating
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Spyfest
2020
Rules assistance for Spyfest
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–10 players
- 30–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Spyfest
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Spyfest is a board game released in 2020 for 4–10 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alexandr Ushan and its main mechanics are Track Movement, Storytelling, and Modular Board.
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About the game
Welcome one and all to Spyfest, the largest super spy convention in the world! You are here to get a precious piece of secret information, but there is a complication: Everyone is wearing a costume, and you don't know who your source is. Find your spy by listening and talking to the visitors, but you have to remember that the interceptors are on site, too, and they might get ahead of you and unveil your spy before you do! Spyfest — released in Russia under the name Spycon — is a storytelling detective party game in which players split into two teams and take turns being the spy. The goal of the spy is to make their own team guess which costume they are wearing in such a way that the opposing team wouldn't get it. In order to do this, the spy and their team use a special keyword as well as their quick-wittedness, limitless fantasy, subtlety, and impressive talent for mingling. In Spyfest, the most creative and ingenious team wins, so most importantly — stay on your toes! —description from the publisher
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- Hobby World
- Cryptozoic Entertainment
Questions and answers
Spyfest supports 4–10 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Spyfest is 30–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Spyfest for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Spyfest has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Spyfest belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Spies / Secret Agents. Its main mechanics are Track Movement, Storytelling, and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Spyfest are: Alexandr Ushan. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Spyfest as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.