Imposter?
One phone. One secret word. One liar in the group. Talk it out and sniff them out.
Pick one or more categories
No sign-up, no ads mid-game. All categories free.
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The party game of one liar and one secret word
Imposter is a pass-and-play social-deduction game for 3–15 people sharing a single phone. Everyone secretly sees the same word — except the imposter, who has to bluff. Take turns dropping one-word clues, sniff out who's faking, and vote them out. No sign-up, no downloads, and every word category is free.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Imposter?
Pick the number of players and imposters, choose a word category, and pass the phone around. Each person taps to see the secret word — the imposter instead sees “You're the Imposter.” Taking turns, everyone says one word linked to the secret without giving it away. After a few rounds of clues, discuss and vote on who the imposter is.
How many players do you need?
Anywhere from 3 to 15 players. It plays best with 4 to 6 people around one shared phone.
Is Imposter free? Do I need to download anything?
It's completely free and runs in your browser — no accounts and no ads mid-game. You can also add it to your home screen for a full-screen, app-like experience on iPhone and Android.
Can I play Imposter offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded once, Imposter works with no internet connection — perfect for parties, road trips and flights.
What kinds of words are in the game?
Ten categories — movies, food, cricket & sports, famous people, places, festivals, jobs, everyday things, animals and brands — with words chosen to land for Indians at home and across the diaspora, alongside global favourites.
How is it different from Spyfall or The Chameleon?
Same social-deduction DNA, but Imposter is built for one shared phone with zero setup, instant rounds and word banks tuned for a desi crowd. No cards, no printouts and no host needed.
Starts the round
Say one word linked to the secret. Then go clockwise.
Each player says one word related to the secret — vague enough to stay safe, clear enough to prove you know it.
Go around a few times. Watch for who's bluffing — the imposter is guessing.
When someone's sure, call a vote and unmask.
The imposter was
The secret word