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Imposter Game: Play Free Online With 1,100+ Secret Words

3-12 players10-20 minutesAges 8+Full list (1116)

Everyone gets the secret word except one player. No sign-up, no age gate and no ads over the reveal screen.

On this page
  1. How to play
  2. Rules and variations
  3. Tips for a good game
  4. How to play without a phone

The imposter game is a word-bluffing party game. Everyone gets the same secret word except one player, the imposter, who only knows the category. Players take turns giving one-word clues, then vote on who they think is faking it. This version runs on one phone, keeps names between rounds and has more than 1,100 clean words to choose from.

How to play

You need one phone and three or more people sitting where they can see each other.

  1. Set up. Type in everyone's name, pick the categories you want and press Start. The phone keeps the names, so the next round takes one tap.
  2. Pass the phone. The phone shows a name, such as "Pass to Sam." Sam takes it, makes sure nobody else can see, and taps to reveal. Most players see the secret word, for example Lighthouse. The imposter sees only the category, Places, and a note that they are the imposter. Sam taps to hide the screen and passes it on. Nobody else ever sees the word on screen.
  3. Give clues. Go around the circle. Each player says one word that is linked to the secret word. For Lighthouse you might hear "light", "rocks" or "ships". Clues should prove you know the word without making it too easy for the imposter.
  4. Talk it over. Start the timer. You have three minutes to question each other. Who gave a clue that was too vague? Who waited to hear other clues first?
  5. Vote. When the timer ends, everyone points at the player they suspect on the count of three. The player with the most votes is revealed.
  6. Last chance. If the group caught the imposter, the imposter can still try to guess the secret word. A correct guess steals the win.

The hide step after each reveal means the next player never sees the last player's screen.

Rules and variations

The basic rules fit in one sentence: everyone knows the word except one person, and the group has to find them before time runs out. Once your group knows the game, try one of these:

  • Two imposters. With eight or more players, play with a second imposter. They do not know who the other one is, which can make them accuse each other.
  • Two rounds of clues. Go around the circle twice before you talk. The second round of clues is where most imposters slip.
  • No category for the imposter. For experienced players, the imposter gets no hint at all and has to work out the topic from the first few clues.
  • Points game. Play five rounds. Players who vote for the real imposter get one point. An imposter who survives the vote gets two points, and three if they also name the word.
  • Silent clues. Instead of saying a word, each player acts out a clue with one gesture. It is great for younger kids who are still reading.

Tips for a good game

Pick the right categories. Kids, Animals, Food and School are the easiest. Holidays, Movies and TV genres, and Hobbies are harder because the words are less concrete. For a mixed group, choose two easy categories and one hard one. Christmas and Thanksgiving packs work well at family gatherings.

Teach the clue balance. New players often give a clue that is too obvious ("milk" for Cow) or too strange to defend. A good clue is something the imposter would not guess right away but that the others will understand.

Help shy players. Let quiet players go later in the clue round so they can hear a few examples first. Never put someone on the spot for a long time during the discussion. The timer keeps the talking moving.

Hosting a big group. With ten or more people, sit in a circle and keep the phone moving clockwise. The pass screen means you do not need a separate game host, so everyone can play.

Kids and adults together. Younger kids may struggle to keep a straight face as the imposter. That is part of the fun. Keep rounds short and switch to the Kids category if the words feel too hard.

Mix it up. The phone does not repeat a word until you have used every word in the categories you picked. When the list runs out it reshuffles and tells you.

How to play without a phone

You can play the imposter game with paper. Cut small slips, one per player. Pick a word from the list below the game and write it on every slip except one. On that slip, write "Imposter" and the category. Fold the slips, mix them in a bowl, and let each player take one and read it in secret.

Then play the same way: one clue each, a few minutes of talking and a vote. Use a kitchen timer or just agree on three minutes. One person can collect and check the slips at the end to confirm who was the imposter.

The paper version also works well in a classroom. A teacher can prepare the slips before the lesson and use the School or Nature words to practice vocabulary.

All 1116 words

Food

  1. Pizza
  2. Burger
  3. Hot dog
  4. Taco
  5. Burrito
  6. Sushi
  7. Spaghetti
  8. Lasagna
  9. Pancakes
  10. Waffles
  11. French toast
  12. Cereal
  13. Oatmeal
  14. Bagel
  15. Croissant
  16. Donut
  17. Muffin
  18. Cupcake
  19. Cookie
  20. Brownie
  21. Ice cream
  22. Popcorn
  23. Pretzel
  24. Potato chips
  25. French fries
  26. Chicken nuggets
  27. Fried chicken
  28. Grilled cheese
  29. Sandwich
  30. Soup
  31. Salad
  32. Steak
  33. Meatballs
  34. Mac and cheese
  35. Fried rice
  36. Noodles
  37. Ramen
  38. Dumplings
  39. Omelet
  40. Scrambled eggs
  41. Bacon
  42. Sausage
  43. Toast
  44. Peanut butter
  45. Jam
  46. Honey
  47. Cheese
  48. Yogurt
  49. Milkshake
  50. Smoothie
  51. Lemonade
  52. Orange juice
  53. Apple
  54. Banana
  55. Strawberry
  56. Watermelon
  57. Pineapple
  58. Grapes
  59. Orange
  60. Mango
  61. Cherry
  62. Lemon
  63. Avocado
  64. Carrot
  65. Broccoli
  66. Tomato
  67. Cucumber
  68. Onion
  69. Mushroom
  70. Pickle
  71. Nachos
  72. Quesadilla
  73. Hummus
  74. Falafel
  75. Kebab
  76. Curry
  77. Cheesecake
  78. Chocolate bar
  79. Lollipop
  80. Gummy bears
  81. Marshmallow
  82. Jelly beans
  83. Pudding
  84. Pasta salad
  85. Chicken soup
  86. Fish sticks
  87. Corn dog
  88. Garlic bread
  89. Peach
  90. Blueberry
  91. Coconut

Animals

  1. Dog
  2. Cat
  3. Horse
  4. Cow
  5. Pig
  6. Sheep
  7. Goat
  8. Chicken
  9. Duck
  10. Rabbit
  11. Hamster
  12. Goldfish
  13. Parrot
  14. Lion
  15. Tiger
  16. Elephant
  17. Giraffe
  18. Zebra
  19. Monkey
  20. Gorilla
  21. Bear
  22. Panda
  23. Koala
  24. Kangaroo
  25. Wolf
  26. Fox
  27. Deer
  28. Moose
  29. Squirrel
  30. Raccoon
  31. Owl
  32. Eagle
  33. Penguin
  34. Flamingo
  35. Peacock
  36. Swan
  37. Dolphin
  38. Whale
  39. Shark
  40. Octopus
  41. Jellyfish
  42. Crab
  43. Lobster
  44. Turtle
  45. Frog
  46. Snake
  47. Lizard
  48. Crocodile
  49. Hippo
  50. Rhino
  51. Camel
  52. Polar bear
  53. Seal
  54. Bat
  55. Butterfly
  56. Bee
  57. Ant
  58. Ladybug
  59. Spider
  60. Snail
  61. Hedgehog
  62. Mouse
  63. Sloth
  64. Cheetah
  65. Leopard
  66. Ostrich
  67. Starfish
  68. Seahorse
  69. Llama
  70. Donkey
  71. Guinea pig
  72. Chameleon
  73. Beaver
  74. Skunk
  75. Otter

Places

  1. Beach
  2. Airport
  3. Hospital
  4. Library
  5. Museum
  6. Zoo
  7. Aquarium
  8. Park
  9. Playground
  10. Supermarket
  11. Shopping mall
  12. Restaurant
  13. Cafe
  14. Bakery
  15. Movie theater
  16. Bowling alley
  17. Gym
  18. Swimming pool
  19. Hotel
  20. Train station
  21. Bus stop
  22. Gas station
  23. Post office
  24. Bank
  25. Fire station
  26. Police station
  27. Farm
  28. Castle
  29. Lighthouse
  30. Space station
  31. Theme park
  32. Water park
  33. Campsite
  34. Ski resort
  35. Stadium
  36. Concert hall
  37. Art gallery
  38. Bookstore
  39. Toy store
  40. Pet shop
  41. Barbershop
  42. Dentist's office
  43. Laundromat
  44. Car wash
  45. Parking lot
  46. Bridge
  47. Skyscraper
  48. Ice rink
  49. Circus
  50. Farmers market
  51. Food court
  52. Harbor
  53. Arcade
  54. Planetarium
  55. Botanical garden
  56. Ice cream shop
  57. Hair salon
  58. Pharmacy
  59. Hardware store
  60. Flower shop
  61. Pyramid
  62. Waiting room
  63. Elevator
  64. Escalator
  65. Roller coaster
  66. Science museum
  67. Car dealership

Jobs

  1. Doctor
  2. Nurse
  3. Teacher
  4. Firefighter
  5. Police officer
  6. Chef
  7. Baker
  8. Farmer
  9. Pilot
  10. Astronaut
  11. Dentist
  12. Vet
  13. Mail carrier
  14. Bus driver
  15. Taxi driver
  16. Truck driver
  17. Mechanic
  18. Plumber
  19. Electrician
  20. Carpenter
  21. Builder
  22. Painter
  23. Artist
  24. Musician
  25. Singer
  26. Dancer
  27. Actor
  28. Photographer
  29. Journalist
  30. Librarian
  31. Lifeguard
  32. Zookeeper
  33. Gardener
  34. Florist
  35. Hairdresser
  36. Barber
  37. Waiter
  38. Cashier
  39. Lawyer
  40. Judge
  41. Scientist
  42. Engineer
  43. Architect
  44. Programmer
  45. Pharmacist
  46. Coach
  47. Referee
  48. Magician
  49. Clown
  50. Tailor
  51. Fisherman
  52. Beekeeper
  53. Park ranger
  54. Tour guide
  55. Flight attendant
  56. Ship captain
  57. Delivery driver
  58. Janitor
  59. Principal
  60. Babysitter
  61. Dog walker
  62. News anchor
  63. Weather forecaster
  64. Author
  65. Cartoonist
  66. DJ
  67. Paramedic
  68. Video game designer
  69. Window cleaner

Sports

  1. Soccer
  2. Basketball
  3. Baseball
  4. Football
  5. Tennis
  6. Golf
  7. Swimming
  8. Volleyball
  9. Ice hockey
  10. Field hockey
  11. Cricket
  12. Rugby
  13. Badminton
  14. Table tennis
  15. Bowling
  16. Skiing
  17. Snowboarding
  18. Surfing
  19. Skateboarding
  20. Gymnastics
  21. Figure skating
  22. Ice skating
  23. Cycling
  24. Running
  25. Marathon
  26. Track and field
  27. High jump
  28. Long jump
  29. Pole vault
  30. Hurdles
  31. Relay race
  32. Rowing
  33. Canoeing
  34. Kayaking
  35. Sailing
  36. Diving
  37. Water polo
  38. Karate
  39. Yoga
  40. Rock climbing
  41. Horse riding
  42. Lacrosse
  43. Softball
  44. Dodgeball
  45. Kickball
  46. Ultimate frisbee
  47. Handball
  48. Pickleball
  49. Curling
  50. Bobsled
  51. Triathlon
  52. Cheerleading
  53. Mini golf
  54. Roller skating
  55. Weightlifting
  56. Wakeboarding
  57. Basketball hoop
  58. Tennis racket
  59. Hockey stick
  60. Golf club
  61. Soccer ball
  62. Trophy
  63. Gold medal
  64. Scoreboard
  65. Whistle
  66. Finish line
  67. Penalty kick

Things at home

  1. Sofa
  2. Bed
  3. Pillow
  4. Blanket
  5. Lamp
  6. Television
  7. Remote control
  8. Fridge
  9. Oven
  10. Microwave
  11. Toaster
  12. Kettle
  13. Dishwasher
  14. Washing machine
  15. Dryer
  16. Vacuum cleaner
  17. Broom
  18. Mop
  19. Bucket
  20. Sink
  21. Bathtub
  22. Shower
  23. Toothbrush
  24. Toothpaste
  25. Towel
  26. Mirror
  27. Hairbrush
  28. Hair dryer
  29. Alarm clock
  30. Wall clock
  31. Bookshelf
  32. Rug
  33. Curtains
  34. Window
  35. Door
  36. Doorbell
  37. Mailbox
  38. Stairs
  39. Closet
  40. Coat hanger
  41. Laundry basket
  42. Trash can
  43. Recycling bin
  44. Frying pan
  45. Spatula
  46. Whisk
  47. Cutting board
  48. Plate
  49. Bowl
  50. Mug
  51. Fork
  52. Spoon
  53. Chopsticks
  54. Teapot
  55. Coffee maker
  56. Blender
  57. Ceiling fan
  58. Air conditioner
  59. Light switch
  60. Phone charger
  61. Smoke alarm
  62. Houseplant
  63. Picture frame
  64. Doormat
  65. House key
  66. Flashlight
  67. Batteries
  68. Junk drawer
  69. Fridge magnet
  70. Ice cube tray
  71. Garage
  72. Attic
  73. Basement
  74. Backyard
  75. Bunk bed

School

  1. Backpack
  2. Pencil
  3. Eraser
  4. Ruler
  5. Notebook
  6. Textbook
  7. Homework
  8. Classroom
  9. Whiteboard
  10. Chalkboard
  11. Marker
  12. Highlighter
  13. Crayons
  14. Glue stick
  15. Calculator
  16. Globe
  17. Desk
  18. Locker
  19. Hallway
  20. Cafeteria
  21. Lunchbox
  22. Gym class
  23. Recess
  24. Field trip
  25. Science fair
  26. Spelling bee
  27. Report card
  28. Pop quiz
  29. Final exam
  30. Gold star
  31. Hall pass
  32. School bell
  33. Pencil case
  34. Pencil sharpener
  35. Protractor
  36. Microscope
  37. Fire drill
  38. Yearbook
  39. Graduation
  40. Diploma
  41. Summer vacation
  42. First day of school
  43. Show and tell
  44. Art class
  45. Music class
  46. Math class
  47. History class
  48. Flash cards
  49. Lunch tray
  50. Permission slip
  51. Substitute teacher
  52. Bulletin board
  53. Class pet
  54. Seating chart
  55. Book report
  56. Group project
  57. School play
  58. Name tag
  59. Student council
  60. Times tables
  61. Snow day
  62. School nurse

Holidays & celebrations

  1. Birthday cake
  2. Birthday party
  3. Balloon
  4. Party hat
  5. Confetti
  6. Fireworks
  7. New Year's Eve
  8. Countdown
  9. Easter egg
  10. Easter bunny
  11. Egg hunt
  12. Halloween costume
  13. Jack-o'-lantern
  14. Trick-or-treat
  15. Haunted house
  16. Candy corn
  17. Mother's Day
  18. Father's Day
  19. Baby shower
  20. Piñata
  21. Surprise party
  22. Party favor
  23. Streamers
  24. Banner
  25. Birthday candles
  26. Birthday wish
  27. Gift card
  28. Fourth of July
  29. Barbecue
  30. Lunar New Year
  31. Dragon dance
  32. Red envelope
  33. Diwali
  34. Hanukkah
  35. Eid
  36. St. Patrick's Day
  37. Leprechaun
  38. April Fools' Day
  39. Groundhog Day
  40. Earth Day
  41. Carnival
  42. Festival
  43. County fair
  44. Anniversary
  45. Retirement party
  46. Housewarming party
  47. Family reunion
  48. Block party
  49. Costume party
  50. Karaoke night
  51. Dance party
  52. Thank-you card
  53. Party invitation
  54. Photo booth
  55. Ice cream cake
  56. Goodie bag
  57. Musical chairs
  58. Pin the tail on the donkey
  59. Party blower
  60. Sparkler
  61. Long weekend
  62. Valentine card
  63. Bunny ears
  64. Lantern festival
  65. Birthday present

Christmas

  1. Santa Claus
  2. Reindeer
  3. Elf
  4. Christmas tree
  5. Ornament
  6. Tinsel
  7. Candy cane
  8. Gingerbread house
  9. Gingerbread man
  10. Stocking
  11. Chimney
  12. Sleigh
  13. North Pole
  14. Snowman
  15. Wreath
  16. Present
  17. Wrapping paper
  18. Gift bow
  19. Advent calendar
  20. Carolers
  21. Tree topper
  22. Christmas lights
  23. Fireplace
  24. Hot cocoa
  25. Christmas cookies
  26. Milk and cookies
  27. Christmas carol
  28. Jingle bells
  29. Nutcracker
  30. Snow globe
  31. Ugly sweater
  32. Christmas card
  33. Christmas Eve
  34. Christmas morning
  35. Santa's workshop
  36. Naughty or nice list
  37. Poinsettia
  38. Holly
  39. Pine cone
  40. Garland
  41. Angel
  42. Candle
  43. Fruitcake
  44. Christmas pudding
  45. Yule log
  46. Sled
  47. Christmas market
  48. Christmas dinner
  49. Letter to Santa
  50. Stocking stuffer
  51. Tree skirt
  52. Mince pie
  53. Christmas pajamas
  54. Gift tag
  55. Secret Santa
  56. Christmas play
  57. Christmas list
  58. Sleigh ride
  59. Snow angel
  60. Peppermint
  61. Gift box
  62. Roasted chestnuts
  63. Elf hat
  64. Santa hat

Thanksgiving

  1. Turkey
  2. Stuffing
  3. Cranberry sauce
  4. Mashed potatoes
  5. Gravy
  6. Pumpkin pie
  7. Sweet potato
  8. Corn on the cob
  9. Green bean casserole
  10. Dinner rolls
  11. Pecan pie
  12. Apple pie
  13. Cornbread
  14. Wishbone
  15. Parade
  16. Thanksgiving football
  17. Pilgrim
  18. Mayflower
  19. Harvest
  20. Cornucopia
  21. Fall leaves
  22. Pumpkin
  23. Scarecrow
  24. Hayride
  25. Family dinner
  26. Leftovers
  27. Kids' table
  28. Gravy boat
  29. Oven mitt
  30. Roasting pan
  31. Table setting
  32. Place card
  33. Centerpiece
  34. Napkin
  35. Hand turkey
  36. Pie crust
  37. Whipped cream
  38. Butternut squash
  39. Gourd
  40. Corn maze
  41. Apple cider
  42. Turkey trot
  43. Parade balloon
  44. Grandma's house
  45. Holiday traffic
  46. Nap on the couch
  47. Stretchy pants
  48. Black Friday
  49. Dessert table
  50. Second helping
  51. Pumpkin spice
  52. Candied yams
  53. Gratitude jar
  54. Plymouth Rock
  55. Pilgrim hat
  56. Bonnet
  57. Harvest moon
  58. Haystack
  59. Apple picking
  60. Pumpkin patch
  61. Folding table
  62. Tablecloth
  63. Thankful list
  64. Turkey baster
  65. Serving spoon

Movies & TV genres

  1. Cartoon
  2. Anime
  3. Sitcom
  4. Documentary
  5. Musical
  6. Western
  7. Superhero movie
  8. Science fiction
  9. Fantasy
  10. Mystery
  11. Detective show
  12. Cooking show
  13. Game show
  14. Talent show
  15. Reality show
  16. Nature documentary
  17. Sports broadcast
  18. Evening news
  19. Weather report
  20. Soap opera
  21. Talk show
  22. Quiz show
  23. Kids show
  24. Puppet show
  25. Monster movie
  26. Space adventure
  27. Pirate movie
  28. Dinosaur movie
  29. Time travel movie
  30. Road trip movie
  31. Coming-of-age movie
  32. Holiday movie
  33. Sports movie
  34. Dance movie
  35. Music video
  36. Silent film
  37. Black-and-white movie
  38. Stop-motion
  39. Claymation
  40. Mockumentary
  41. Biopic
  42. Historical drama
  43. Medical drama
  44. Courtroom drama
  45. Teen drama
  46. Family comedy
  47. Slapstick comedy
  48. Stand-up comedy
  49. Sketch comedy
  50. Animated movie
  51. Short film
  52. Movie trailer
  53. Sequel
  54. Prequel
  55. Remake
  56. Spin-off
  57. Miniseries
  58. Web series
  59. Cliffhanger
  60. Blooper reel
  61. Makeover show
  62. Home renovation show
  63. Baking competition
  64. Travel show
  65. Unboxing video
  66. Live stream
  67. Podcast
  68. Fairy tale
  69. Treasure hunt movie
  70. Robot movie
  71. Alien movie
  72. Talking animal movie
  73. Magic school story

Vehicles

  1. Car
  2. Bus
  3. Train
  4. Airplane
  5. Helicopter
  6. Sailboat
  7. Submarine
  8. Bicycle
  9. Motorcycle
  10. Scooter
  11. Truck
  12. Fire truck
  13. Ambulance
  14. Police car
  15. Taxi
  16. Tractor
  17. Bulldozer
  18. Dump truck
  19. Cement mixer
  20. Garbage truck
  21. Tow truck
  22. Ice cream truck
  23. Van
  24. Minivan
  25. Limousine
  26. Golf cart
  27. Hot air balloon
  28. Rocket
  29. Space shuttle
  30. Canoe
  31. Kayak
  32. Rowboat
  33. Ferry
  34. Cruise ship
  35. Yacht
  36. Jet ski
  37. Speedboat
  38. Hovercraft
  39. Blimp
  40. Glider
  41. Jet
  42. Cable car
  43. Gondola
  44. Tram
  45. Subway
  46. Monorail
  47. Steam train
  48. Race car
  49. Go-kart
  50. Snowmobile
  51. Unicycle
  52. Tandem bike
  53. Camper van
  54. Forklift
  55. Crane
  56. Excavator
  57. Pickup truck
  58. Convertible
  59. Horse and carriage
  60. Wagon
  61. Delivery van
  62. Double-decker bus
  63. School bus
  64. Fishing boat
  65. Tugboat
  66. Pedal boat
  67. Moon rover

Nature

  1. Tree
  2. Flower
  3. Leaf
  4. Grass
  5. Rock
  6. Mountain
  7. River
  8. Lake
  9. Ocean
  10. Waterfall
  11. Volcano
  12. Desert
  13. Forest
  14. Jungle
  15. Cave
  16. Island
  17. Cloud
  18. Rain
  19. Rainbow
  20. Thunderstorm
  21. Lightning
  22. Snowflake
  23. Sunrise
  24. Sunset
  25. Moon
  26. Star
  27. Sun
  28. Wind
  29. Tornado
  30. Hurricane
  31. Fog
  32. Hail
  33. Puddle
  34. Mud
  35. Sand dune
  36. Glacier
  37. Iceberg
  38. Canyon
  39. Valley
  40. Hill
  41. Meadow
  42. Pond
  43. Stream
  44. Swamp
  45. Coral reef
  46. Seashell
  47. Pebble
  48. Pine tree
  49. Palm tree
  50. Oak tree
  51. Acorn
  52. Sunflower
  53. Rose
  54. Tulip
  55. Daisy
  56. Cactus
  57. Moss
  58. Seed
  59. Branch
  60. Waves
  61. Earthquake
  62. Northern lights
  63. Shooting star
  64. Eclipse
  65. Frost
  66. Icicle
  67. Snow
  68. Beehive
  69. Bird's nest
  70. Spider web
  71. Anthill
  72. Waterlily
  73. Spring
  74. Summer
  75. Winter

Clothes

  1. T-shirt
  2. Jeans
  3. Shorts
  4. Dress
  5. Skirt
  6. Sweater
  7. Hoodie
  8. Jacket
  9. Coat
  10. Raincoat
  11. Pajamas
  12. Socks
  13. Shoes
  14. Sneakers
  15. Boots
  16. Sandals
  17. Flip-flops
  18. Slippers
  19. Hat
  20. Baseball cap
  21. Beanie
  22. Scarf
  23. Gloves
  24. Mittens
  25. Belt
  26. Tie
  27. Bow tie
  28. Suit
  29. Vest
  30. Overalls
  31. Leggings
  32. Tracksuit
  33. Swimsuit
  34. Bathrobe
  35. Apron
  36. School uniform
  37. Cardigan
  38. Blouse
  39. Polo shirt
  40. Tank top
  41. Sweatpants
  42. Rain boots
  43. High heels
  44. Sunglasses
  45. Watch
  46. Necklace
  47. Bracelet
  48. Earrings
  49. Ring
  50. Handbag
  51. Wallet
  52. Umbrella
  53. Headband
  54. Hair clip
  55. Earmuffs
  56. Cowboy hat
  57. Tuxedo
  58. Kimono
  59. Poncho
  60. Denim jacket
  61. Lab coat
  62. Life jacket
  63. Helmet
  64. Ballet shoes
  65. Sun hat
  66. Bucket hat
  67. Winter coat

Hobbies

  1. Reading
  2. Painting
  3. Drawing
  4. Knitting
  5. Sewing
  6. Baking
  7. Cooking
  8. Gardening
  9. Fishing
  10. Camping
  11. Hiking
  12. Bird watching
  13. Photography
  14. Playing guitar
  15. Playing piano
  16. Playing drums
  17. Playing violin
  18. Dancing
  19. Video games
  20. Board games
  21. Chess
  22. Jigsaw puzzle
  23. Crossword
  24. Sudoku
  25. Card tricks
  26. Magic tricks
  27. Juggling
  28. Origami
  29. Scrapbooking
  30. Pottery
  31. Woodworking
  32. Stamp collecting
  33. Coin collecting
  34. Journaling
  35. Blogging
  36. Vlogging
  37. Kite flying
  38. Stargazing
  39. Model trains
  40. Building models
  41. Calligraphy
  42. Jewelry making
  43. Candle making
  44. Crochet
  45. Embroidery
  46. Quilting
  47. Flower arranging
  48. Bonsai
  49. Fishkeeping
  50. Karaoke
  51. Metal detecting
  52. Geocaching
  53. Picnic
  54. Cosplay
  55. Puzzle cube
  56. Paper airplanes
  57. Volunteering
  58. Learning languages
  59. Coding
  60. Puppetry
  61. Bike riding
  62. Collecting rocks
  63. Singing in a choir
  64. Making videos
  65. Comic books

Kids

  1. Teddy bear
  2. Doll
  3. Dollhouse
  4. Toy car
  5. Toy train
  6. Rubber duck
  7. Bubble bath
  8. Lullaby
  9. Bedtime story
  10. Nap time
  11. Pacifier
  12. Stroller
  13. Crib
  14. Baby bottle
  15. Diaper
  16. High chair
  17. Rocking horse
  18. Yo-yo
  19. Spinning top
  20. Marbles
  21. Hopscotch
  22. Hide-and-seek
  23. Tag
  24. Peekaboo
  25. Tooth fairy
  26. Lost tooth
  27. Piggy bank
  28. Sippy cup
  29. Bib
  30. Building blocks
  31. Modeling clay
  32. Finger paint
  33. Coloring book
  34. Sticker
  35. Juice box
  36. Treehouse
  37. Pillow fort
  38. Puppet
  39. Jack-in-the-box
  40. Slime
  41. Water balloon
  42. Bubble wand
  43. Sidewalk chalk
  44. Tricycle
  45. Trampoline
  46. Ball pit
  47. Bouncy castle
  48. Merry-go-round
  49. Monkey bars
  50. Sandcastle
  51. Bucket and spade
  52. Nursery rhyme
  53. Superhero cape
  54. Toy crown
  55. Tea party
  56. Toy box
  57. Action figure
  58. Stuffed animal
  59. Toy robot
  60. Kids' meal
  61. Story time
  62. Night-light
  63. Security blanket
  64. Play date
  65. Swing set
  66. Seesaw
  67. Sandbox
  68. Jump rope
  69. Playground slide

FAQ

How many players do you need for the imposter game?

Three is the minimum, but it gets good at five or more. With 8 to 12 players, try two imposters so the group has more to talk about.

What does the imposter see?

The imposter sees the category, such as Food or Vehicles, but not the secret word. That gives them just enough to bluff a clue that sounds right.

How do you win the imposter game?

The other players win if they vote out the imposter. The imposter wins if they are not caught, or if they are caught but then guess the secret word correctly.

Is this imposter game okay for kids?

Yes. Every word is a common, family-friendly noun, and the Kids, School and Animals categories are easy enough for children from about eight years old.

Can we play the imposter game without a phone?

Yes. Write the secret word on small papers, write Imposter on one, fold them and let each player draw one. The rest of the game works the same way.

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