Spy vs Spy

Published 1986

The object of the game is to build tunnels to bombs and bring them back to your home base. The bombs have various effects hidden on their base. The tunnels are built through tile laying, so each player (best played with four) digs furiously from his manhole in the corner towards the bombs, hoping to reach 'em first. If you connect tunnels, then you'll be able to try to steal another player's bomb before he brings it home. The basic turn goes like this: First, you move your pawn to another tunnel tile. Second, if you ended up or started on a bomb, test (with a special die) to see if it blows up. Third, draw a tunnel tile (you have a hand of four) and play one. Finally, if you get a bomb home safely, read its message. In addition to the tunnel tiles, there are white, black and grey spy tiles. They are used to block tunnel tiles (each tunnel tile has a little black or white spy drawn in its middle, so you can play a White Spy only on black tunnel tiles and vice-versa; the Grey Spy can be played on either).

Designers

Spy vs Spy

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Light — 1.43/5
Year
1986
BGG Rating
5.65
BGG Rank
#24026
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Spy vs Spy supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Spy vs Spy takes about 90 minutes.
Spy vs Spy has a complexity rating of 1.43/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Spy vs Spy is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Spy vs Spy has a rating of 5.65/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 155 ratings. It is ranked #24026 overall.
Spy vs Spy was designed by Michael Gray. It was published in 1986.