Regular players must identify the imposter(s). Imposters must blend in and avoid being caught.
Setup
Choose 3-20 players
Select a word category and difficulty
Pick game mode (Classic or In the Dark)
Decide on 1 or 2 imposters
Gameplay
Word Reveal: Pass device to each player. Click "Reveal Word" to see your word (or imposter message)
Discussion: Talk about the word WITHOUT saying it directly. Imposters must blend in
Voting: Vote for who you think is the imposter
Results: If imposter is caught, regular players win. Otherwise, imposters win
🎭 Game Modes
Classic Mode: Imposters know they're imposters. Screen shows "You are the imposter!" message. Regular players see the secret word.
In the Dark Mode: Nobody knows who has matching words. Everyone just sees a word - no indication of role. Regular players get the same word, imposters get different words. During discussion, figure out who has the different word without directly revealing your word.
🎯 Win Conditions
Classic Mode: If imposter is voted out, regular players win. Otherwise, imposters win.
In the Dark Mode (1 imposter):
If player with different word is voted out → Regular players win
If regular player is voted out → Imposter wins
In the Dark Mode (2 imposters):
If BOTH players with different words are voted out → Regular players win
If at least ONE regular player is voted out → Imposters win
💡 Tips
Give subtle hints but don't be too obvious
Looking too confused or surprised can be suspicious
Imposters: Blend in by listening carefully and matching others' energy