Spicy

The Bluffing Card Game That Burns Your Friends

• Players: 2-6
• Best at: 4-5 (we say 5)
• Playtime: about 15-20 minutes
• Price vibe: roughly 100-170 kr.

Why Spicy Is the Right Buy Right Now

Spicy is a quick bluffing card game starring three cats who cannot stop cheating. You play cards face down, announce what they are, and hope nobody calls you out. Sometimes you tell the truth, sometimes you lie, and sometimes you are not even sure what you are doing. It is cheeky, fast and gloriously easy to learn.

If you want a cheap, small box that is great on a picnic or at a cabin, it is a very good pick.

Why 5 Players Is the Sweet Spot

More Cards, More Lies

With five players, there are plenty of cards flying around and plenty of challenges to make. Everyone has someone to doubt.

Lively Table Talk

Five players mean more raised eyebrows and more dramatic accusations. That is where the game really comes alive.

Short Waits, Fast Rounds

Turns are quick, so there is hardly any waiting. At five, it still moves at a snappy pace.

What About 2-4 or 6?

It works at any count, though it needs a few players to really shine. Four or five is the happy zone.

Awards & Honors

Spicy was on the Spiel des Jahres Recommended list in 2020, which is a nice badge of approval from the German jury. See the listing here.

Who Should Buy It?

• Bluffing fans
• Families with older kids
• People who need a small, cheap game
• Anyone who loves cats (and lying)

What Will It Cost?

Spicy usually costs around 100-170 kr. That is about the price of a latte and a pastry, so it is an easy add-on to any order.

Verdict: Hot Stuff in a Small Box

If you want a quick, sneaky and cheap bluffing game that is best with five, Spicy is a good buy. Practise your poker face.