Free · 3–11 players · No download

Play the Imposter Game on One Phone

Everyone gets the same secret word except the imposter. Pass the phone, give one-word clues, and vote out the fake.

Tonight's game

Players

4 of 11 max

In the order you'll pass the phone.

Where are you playing?

Picks the word packs. Saved on this phone.

Imposters

2 from 6 players, 3 from 8

1

Imposter gets

No word: the imposter only gets a hint

Hard mode

Roles stay hidden until the vote

Talk timer

After everyone has seen their word

How to play the imposter game

  1. 1. Pass the phone

    Each player holds their face to see a secret word, then passes it on. One player, the imposter, gets a different word.

  2. 2. One word each

    Go round the table giving a one-word clue. Too vague looks fishy, too exact gives the word away.

  3. 3. Vote out the fake

    Talk it out and vote together. Catch every imposter to win. If they survive until they match your numbers, they win.

Questions

How do you play the imposter game on one phone?

Add the players in the order you sit, pick where you're playing, then pass the phone round. Each player presses and holds their face to see their word, lets go, and passes it on. When everyone has seen their word, take turns giving one-word clues and vote out who you think is the imposter.

How many players do you need?

3 to 11 players. Up to 5 players have one imposter; from 6 players you can add a second and from 8 a third.

Can the imposter get a hint instead of a word?

Yes. Set Imposter gets to No word: the imposter is told they're the imposter and sees only the category as a hint, then has to bluff from everyone else's clues. With Close word they get a word close to the crew's.

What is hard mode?

In hard mode nobody is told their role. The imposter only sees a different word, so they have to work out from the clues that theirs is the odd one, just like everyone else.

Can I save my group of friends?

Yes. Save your players as a group and next time tap it to fill every name. Pick who's playing tonight and sit the rest out. Groups are saved on your phone only.

Do I need to download anything?

No. It runs in your browser, works on any phone, and needs no account. Your game is saved on the phone, so a refresh doesn't lose it.

Are there word packs for my country?

Yes. Pick where you're playing: packs for India, Brazil (in Portuguese) and Nepal, or packs for everyone in English. Mix as many as you like; each game deals one fresh pair.

Can we play with friends on different phones?

Yes, in the free Find the Imposter app for iOS and Android: online rooms with a code, or local Wi-Fi when you're in the same place.

New to the game? Read the imposter game rules or browse the imposter game word list. Have an online room code? Join the room.