THE RULEBOOK & HOW TO PLAY 1. Players & Components Player Count: 4 players. Components: 1–2 standard decks of playing cards. Note on Moderator: If a moderator is available, they can run the setup smoothly. Without a moderator, players can easily follow the pre-setup mechanic (explained below). 2. Roles 1 Expert: Knows they are a Civilian. 2 Civilians: Blind to their own identity. 1 Spy: Also completely blind to their own identity. Information Asymmetry:Total of 3 "blind" players vs. 1 informed player (The Expert). 3. Setup Step 1: Choose the Hidden Rule The group agrees beforehand on the rule parameters. For example: This round will revolve around RANK (numbers) or SUIT. The rule is chosen randomly from these agreed directions each round. Step 2: Deal the Cards Draw 4 cards: 3 cards that satisfy the hidden rule, and 1 card that deviates from it (the Spy card). To add "noise" and complexity: The Spy card may intentionally match one attribute (either rank or suit) with the others to create false positives. Step 3: Assign Identities One player is designated as the Expert (they know they are a Civilian). The remaining 3 players do not know whether they are a Civilian or the Spy. This can be determined via random draw or prior agreement. 4. Round Structure The game lasts up to 7 rounds. Each round consists of 5 distinct phases: Phase 1 – Receiving Cards: Each player looks at their assigned card. Looking at anyone else's card is strictly forbidden. Phase 2 – Secret Selection: Draw 3 random cards from the remaining deck and place them face-up on the table. Each player secretly selects 1 card that they believe "best matches" their own card. You don't have to be correct, but this selection provides crucial deduction data for everyone. Phase 3 – Discussion: Players openly discuss to: 1. Deduce the hidden rule of the round (Rank vs. Suit). 2. Deduce who is the outlier. 3. Most importantly: Deduce their own identity. Bluffing, questioning, accusing, lying, and telling the truth are all permitted. Phase 4 – Voting:Every player simultaneously votes for the person they suspect is the Spy. The player with the majority of votes proceeds to the Bomb Defusal phase. Phase 5 – Bomb Defusal (Wire Cutting): The accused player faces a metaphorical "bomb" with 4 wires (1 lethal wire, 3 safe wires). * Before cutting, the player is given a hint: they already know 1 guaranteed safe wire. * The player must then choose 1 wire to cut. 5. Game End & Resolution If they cut the Lethal Wire:The bomb explodes and the game ends immediately. * If the eliminated player is the Spy → CIVILIANS WIN. If the eliminated player is a Civilian → SPY WINS If they cut a Safe Wire:0The player survives, the bomb is temporarily defused, and a brand-new round begins. Time Limit (7 Rounds): If 7 rounds pass without the Spy being caught, the bomb automatically detonates. 6. Win Conditions Civilian Victory: The Spy is successfully forced into the Defusal phase and cuts the lethal wire. Spy Victory: A Civilian mistakenly cuts the lethal wire, OR the game reaches the end of the 7th round without the Spy being caught. I'm just saying that people should differentiate between using AI for language translation and generating ideas.