20 Questions

Questions to Ask in Spyfall

Master the art of Spyfall with these strategic questions that help you gather information, identify the spy, and win the game through clever deduction and social engineering.

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What's the weather like where you are?

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A safe, universal question that gives location-specific information without being too obvious about the location.

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What kind of food do you usually eat here?

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Reveals cultural and regional cuisine preferences that can help identify the location through food culture.

3

What do people typically wear in this place?

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Gives insight into climate, culture, and local customs that can help narrow down the location.

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What's the most popular activity here?

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Reveals what the location is known for and what people typically do there, helping identify the place.

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What time of day is it there?

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Helps establish time zones and can reveal information about the location's position relative to other places.

6

What language do people speak here?

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Provides strong cultural and geographical clues that can help identify the specific location.

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What's the most famous landmark nearby?

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Reveals iconic features of the location that can help identify the place through well-known attractions.

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What kind of transportation do people use here?

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Gives insight into the location's infrastructure and can reveal whether it's urban, rural, or specific to certain regions.

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What's the most expensive thing you can buy here?

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Reveals economic information and local commerce that can help identify the location's economic status.

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What do people do for fun here?

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Shows local entertainment and leisure activities that can provide cultural and regional clues.

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What's the most common job here?

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Reveals the local economy and industry, which can help identify the location through its economic profile.

12

What's the population like here?

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Gives demographic information that can help identify whether it's a city, town, or specific type of community.

13

What's the most dangerous thing about this place?

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Reveals local challenges and risks that can provide geographical and cultural clues about the location.

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What's the most beautiful thing here?

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Shows natural or cultural beauty that can help identify the location through its distinctive features.

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What do tourists usually come here to see?

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Reveals what the location is famous for and what attracts visitors, helping identify the place.

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What's the most expensive thing you can buy here?

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Gives economic information and local commerce that can help identify the location's economic status.

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What's the most common problem people face here?

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Reveals local challenges and issues that can provide geographical and cultural clues about the location.

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What's the most famous person from here?

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Shows local celebrities or historical figures that can help identify the location through its notable residents.

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What's the most important holiday here?

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Reveals cultural and religious traditions that can help identify the location through its celebrations.

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What's the most dangerous thing about this place?

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Shows local risks and challenges that can provide geographical and cultural clues about the location.

Best Practices for Spyfall Questions

Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.

Best Practices

Start Broad, Then Narrow Down

Begin with general questions about the location, then get more specific as you gather information. This helps you build a picture without being too obvious.

Listen for Inconsistencies

Pay attention to answers that don't match the location or seem forced. The spy will struggle to give consistent answers about a place they don't know.

Use Follow-up Questions

Ask follow-up questions to dig deeper into their answers. This can reveal whether they truly know the location or are making things up.

Question Sequences

The Location Identification Sequence

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What's the weather like where you are?
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What kind of food do you usually eat here?
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What's the most famous landmark nearby?

The Cultural Deep Dive Sequence

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What language do people speak here?
2
What's the most important holiday here?
3
What do tourists usually come here to see?

Common Pitfalls

Don't Ask Too Obvious Questions

Avoid questions that directly reveal the location. The spy will catch on quickly and the game will be over.

Don't Ignore Inconsistencies

If someone gives conflicting answers, follow up on it. This is often a sign that they're the spy.

Don't Rush Your Questions

Take time to think about what information you need. Rushed questions often give away too much about the location.

Conversation Templates

The Information Gathering Approach

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Step 1: Start with: "What's the weather like where you are?"
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Step 2: Follow with: "What kind of food do you usually eat here?"
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Step 3: Deepen with: "What's the most famous landmark nearby?"

The Cultural Investigation Method

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Step 1: Begin with: "What language do people speak here?"
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Step 2: Explore with: "What's the most important holiday here?"
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Step 3: Conclude with: "What do tourists usually come here to see?"

Further Reading

"The Art of Deception" by Kevin Mitnick
"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini
"The Game" by Neil Strauss

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