Hint Round
Give one word only that is connected to the main word.
Rules & How to Play
Imposter Game Rules
Find the Imposter is a free word-based party game. The crew receives a secret word; the imposter knows their role but does not receive that word. Give clues, discuss and vote.
Before your first round
Play with 3–15 people sharing one device, or 3–15 players in an online room. For a first round, try 4–6 players and one imposter.
Choose Pass & Play for one shared device or Online for separate devices. Pick a language and familiar categories, start with one imposter and agree on a round format. Read the cards privately before giving any clues.
How to Play the Imposter Game
Read your role privately
Find the Imposter is a free word-based party game. The crew receives a secret word; the imposter knows their role but does not receive that word. Give clues, discuss and vote.
Take turns dropping clues
In a Hint Round, give one word related to your secret word without saying it. Question Rounds use direct yes-or-no questions; Silent Rounds have no talking. Agree on the selected format before the first turn.
Discuss and find the imposter
After everyone has given a clue, discuss who sounded vague, off-topic, or suspicious. Anyone can accuse anyone, the goal is to expose the faker.
Vote, then reveal
In standard mode, the crew must catch every imposter without accusing an innocent player. Otherwise the imposters win. Follow the result shown by the game, including ties and any enabled special roles. A final word guess is not part of standard mode; Mr. White has a separate guessing rule in Undercover mode.
Example: a round with the word “Keyboard”
Four friends play Hint Round. Three see Keyboard; the imposter does not. The crew might say “typing”, “shortcut” and “desk”. The imposter tries “work”, which fits but is broad. Discuss the connection before voting: a vague clue alone is not proof. Keep the actual word off the shared screen. This is a practice example, not the next word you will receive.
The Imposter Game Rules
Imposter Hint shows the category, not the secret word. It is on by default for new settings; the host can switch it off under Categories. For example, Office Life leaves many possible answers. This is separate from Hint Round, where players give one-word clues.
In standard mode, the crew must catch every imposter without accusing an innocent player. Otherwise the imposters win. Follow the result shown by the game, including ties and any enabled special roles. A final word guess is not part of standard mode; Mr. White has a separate guessing rule in Undercover mode.
In Undercover mode, the crew and the undercover player receive different but related words. Optional Mr. White receives no word and can get a guessing chance if caught. Read the role explanation before starting.
Game Mode
Question Round
Ask one player a direct question to expose the imposter based on their answers. They may only answer yes or no.
Silent Round
No talking. Rely only on body language and intuition.
Drawing with paper or a tablet
Keep your role private on your own device. Share paper when together, or arrange an external shared drawing board when remote. Take turns adding one stroke without talking, letters or numbers; discuss, then vote. This app has no built-in canvas.
Play with colleagues: the Office Life category
Open Categories and choose Office Life for 40 familiar workplace words, such as Keyboard, Meeting room and Coffee machine. Keep only this category selected for an office-only round, or add others your group knows. It works in standard Pass & Play and online rooms; Undercover uses its own paired-word categories.
How to play on Zoom or Discord
Join the same Zoom call or Discord voice channel, then open an online game room separately. Share the game invitation or code in your call chat. Each player reads their own role privately; do not screen-share the cards. Use the call for clues and discussion, and the game for voting. Discord is optional: use your usual group call instead.
Imposter Game Rules, FAQ
What is the imposter game?
Find the Imposter is a free word-based party game. The crew receives a secret word; the imposter knows their role but does not receive that word. Give clues, discuss and vote.
How do you play the imposter game?
Add players on one device or create an online room and share its code. Read roles privately, hide the screen, then take turns giving clues. Discuss the clues and vote before revealing the result.
How many players do you need for the imposter game?
Play with 3–15 people sharing one device, or 3–15 players in an online room. For a first round, try 4–6 players and one imposter.
How does the imposter win?
In standard mode, the crew must catch every imposter without accusing an innocent player. Otherwise the imposters win. Follow the result shown by the game, including ties and any enabled special roles. A final word guess is not part of standard mode; Mr. White has a separate guessing rule in Undercover mode.
Can the imposter get a hint?
Imposter Hint shows the category, not the secret word. It is on by default for new settings; the host can switch it off under Categories. For example, Office Life leaves many possible answers. This is separate from Hint Round, where players give one-word clues.
Is the imposter game free to play?
Yes. You can play free in your browser without a download. The game is supported by advertising.
What is Undercover Mode?
In Undercover mode, the crew and the undercover player receive different but related words. Optional Mr. White receives no word and can get a guessing chance if caught. Read the role explanation before starting.
How to play on Zoom or Discord
Join the same Zoom call or Discord voice channel, then open an online game room separately. Share the game invitation or code in your call chat. Each player reads their own role privately; do not screen-share the cards. Use the call for clues and discussion, and the game for voting. Discord is optional: use your usual group call instead.
How do I keep an online room private?
Keep the room private, share the invitation only with your friends and use join requests to review who enters. A room link is an invitation, so avoid posting it publicly. Room settings do not include a password field.