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How to Play Imposter Word Game
Master the art of deduction and deception
🚀 Quick Start (30 seconds)
- 1. Create a room and share the code with friends
- 2. One player is randomly chosen as the imposter
- 3. Everyone except the imposter sees the secret word
- 4. Give clues, vote on the imposter, and have fun!
📋 Complete Rules
1️⃣ Setup Phase
- The host creates a room and chooses a theme (or random)
- Players join using the 6-character room code
- You need at least 3 players to start (maximum 12)
- The host clicks "Start Game" when everyone is ready
2️⃣ Role Assignment
- One player is randomly selected as the imposter
- All other players see the secret word
- The imposter sees "YOU ARE THE IMPOSTER" instead
- No one knows who the imposter is (except the imposter themselves)
3️⃣ Clue Round
- Players take turns giving one-word clues about the secret word
- DON'T say the word directly or any part of it
- DO be specific enough that others know you have the word
- DO be vague enough that the imposter can't guess it
- The imposter must also give a clue to blend in
4️⃣ Discussion
- Discuss the clues and who seems suspicious
- Look for vague or off-topic clues
- The imposter should try to act natural and accuse others
- Use voice chat or text chat to communicate
5️⃣ Voting Phase
- Everyone votes on who they think is the imposter
- You cannot vote for yourself
- The player with the most votes is revealed
- If there's a tie, everyone can see the votes and discuss
6️⃣ Imposter's Last Chance
- If the imposter receives the most votes, they get one final guess
- If they guess the secret word correctly, they still win!
- If they guess wrong, the other players win
🏆 How to Win
Players Win If:
- ✓ They correctly vote for the imposter
- ✓ AND the imposter fails to guess the word
Imposter Wins If:
- ✓ They avoid getting the most votes
- ✓ OR they correctly guess the secret word
💡 Pro Tips & Strategy
For Regular Players:
- Give clues that are specific but not obvious
- Watch for players giving generic or vague clues
- Don't be too obvious - the imposter is listening!
- Look for hesitation or delayed responses
- Pay attention to who asks questions about the word
For the Imposter:
- Listen carefully to the first few clues to guess the category
- Give a clue that could apply to many things
- Confidently accuse others to deflect suspicion
- Don't be too quiet or too talkative
- Take mental notes of all clues to narrow down your final guess
General Strategy:
- Use voice chat for more immersive gameplay
- Play multiple rounds to improve your skills
- Try different themes to keep it fresh
- Don't take it too seriously - have fun!
📝 Example Game
Secret Word: PIZZA
Imposter: Mike
Players: Sarah, Alex, Mike
Sarah:
"Italian" - Good! Specific but not obvious
Alex:
"Cheese" - Perfect clue
Mike:
"Food" - Too vague! Suspicious...
Result: Mike gets voted out. He guesses "Pasta" but it's wrong. Players win!
Ready to Play?
Now that you know the rules, start your first game!