How many players do you need for the imposter game?

3 to 15 players on one device. Larger groups can add a second imposter.

Can I add my own words?

Yes — add custom words with optional hints and play them as their own category.

Is the imposter game free?

Completely free, in the browser. No download, no signup, no ads between rounds.

🔪 THE PARTY GAME OF LIES

Trust
no one.

Q: How does the imposter win?

The imposter wins by surviving the vote, or by guessing the secret word after being caught.

Everyone gets the same secret word — except one of you. Pass the phone, drop one-word clues, and catch the imposter before time runs out. 😈

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💡 Hint for the imposter

The imposter sees a vague clue under their card — easier to blend in

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TONIGHT'S LEADERBOARD

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How to play.

Explain it once in 30 seconds. The mind games last all night.

Deal the cards 🤫

Pass the phone around. Everyone secretly peeks at their card — the crew sees the word, the imposter sees a hint (or nothing).

Drop one clue 🗣

Take turns saying exactly one word related to the secret word. Too obvious helps the imposter; too vague makes YOU look sus.

Vote it out 👉

Interrogate, accuse, and vote on who's faking. The imposter's job: survive the vote — or guess the secret word.

Score points 🏆

Catch the imposter: crew scores. Fool everyone: imposter scores big. Play rounds all night — the leaderboard remembers.

The imposter word game, rebuilt for game night

This is the classic imposter game — the social deduction party game where everyone knows the secret word except one player — playable free in any browser. No app download, no signup, no scrambling for word ideas. Set up in ten seconds and start lying to your friends.

A built-in word generator

700+ curated imposter game words across 14 categories — food, movies, music, memes, celebrities, fictional characters and more. Every word ships with a vague hint for the imposter.

Your words, your rules

Add custom words with your own hints — inside jokes, coworkers' names, hometown spots — and play them as their own category.

Scores that stick

Unlike most imposter games online, rounds add up. Catch the faker, earn points, and settle who's the best liar by the end of the night.

FAQ

How many players do you need?

3 to 15 on one device. With 8+ players, add a second imposter to keep things chaotic.

How does the imposter win?

Two ways: survive the vote without being caught, or — if caught — guess the secret word from the clues everyone dropped.

Is it kid-friendly?

Yes — every built-in category is family-safe. For adults-only chaos, build a custom word pack.

Is it really free?

Completely. It runs in your browser — no download, no account, no ads between rounds.