Imposter Rules
Can you find the imposter among you?
📖 Overview
Imposter is a social deduction game where one (or more) players don't know the secret word. Everyone gives one-word clues about the word, but the imposter must bluff their way through without knowing what they're describing. Can you spot who's faking it?
🎮How to Play
Get Your Role
Everyone receives the secret word - except the imposter(s)! Imposters only see the category and must fake their way through.
Give Clues
Take turns giving one-word clues about the secret word. Be clever - too obvious and you help the imposter, too vague and you look suspicious!
Multiple Rounds
Several rounds of clue-giving help you gather information. Watch how others react to clues for hints about who might be bluffing.
Discuss
After clue rounds, discuss with your group! Question suspicious clues, defend yourself, and try to figure out who the imposter is.
Vote
Vote for who you think is the imposter. You cannot vote for yourself. The player with the most votes is eliminated.
Reveal
The imposter is revealed! Regulars win if they catch the imposter. Imposters win if they escape detection.
🏆Win Conditions
Regulars
Catch the imposter(s)
Imposters
Survive the vote
🎭The Imposter's Challenge
As the imposter, you only see the category of the secret word, not the word itself. You must:
- 1.Give clues that sound plausible based on the category
- 2.Listen to others' clues to figure out what the word might be
- 3.Deflect suspicion during discussion without giving yourself away
💡Pro Tips
- ✦As a regular, give clues that are related but not too obvious
- ✦As the imposter, listen carefully to others' clues for hints
- ✦Watch for players who give very generic or off-topic clues
- ✦Pay attention to who asks the most questions during discussion
- ✦A good imposter blends in - don't panic if you don't know the word
- ✦Sometimes the best defense is a good offense - accuse others!