About
Do It Yourself SPY is an action-comedy storytelling game where you’re a group of spies who have decided to no-longer take high-tech gear on missions. So, you cooperatively work with found objects from your house, office, or bags, to make gadgets as you go.
Players
3-9+ players
Ideal = 6 players
(Variation for 2 players)
Ages
10-100
Play Time
30+mins (3+ players)
20mins-1+hr (online)
Genres
Spy
Party Game
Storytelling
Comedy Adventure
GM-Less, Dice-Less
One-Shot Light-RPG
Pro-Social, Co-operative
Comments by Cardboard Edison judges:
— “The props mechanic is very clever.”
— “This certainly stands out from other improv games, especially through its scenario cards and use of props.”
— “The use of physical objects in an improv board game is something I have not seen before and will make for replayability.”
PLACE PLAY MODE
Room Play: Play with objects from rooms in your house or office.
Pocket Play: At a convention or festival? Play with objects on your person & immediately around you.
Remote Play: Playing online? Play with objects from rooms in your house or office, with other players via videochat/Zoom.
Stage Play: Play with a cast, and with your audience.
Randomiser Play: Use the online randomiser to play your own RPGs, or for writing group prompts!
…and any other ways to play you imagine!
CORE MECHANISMS
Storytelling
Improvisation
Gadget, Found Object, Mission Randomisers
Incongruous Juxtaposition
Prop Function Mapping
Shared Goals, Tasks, & Resources
Interruption & Invitation
Light Role-Play