Imposter game online: play it on one phone
Pick a category and pass the phone round. Everyone sees the secret word except the imposter, who has to bluff. Free, no download, no sign-up.
Round 1
Pass the phone to
Player 1
No peeking, everyone else.
Talk your way out
The imposter was
Caught them? They get one guess at the answer. A right guess still wins it.
That’s three rounds
Imposter is free in the Antics app, with harder hints, more categories and two-imposter rounds. And there are eight more games in there.
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Words from our Imposter game words lists. Full rules: how to play Imposter.
How to play Imposter on one phone
- Set how many are playing and pick a category. Leave the hint on if the imposter needs a lifeline.
- Pass the phone round. Each player taps to see their role, then passes it on. Everyone gets the same secret word, except the imposter.
- Go round the circle, one clue each, without saying the word. The imposter bluffs along.
- On three, everyone points at their suspect. Then reveal the imposter. If they were caught, they get one guess at the word, and a right guess still wins.
Want the tie-break, question mode and a few example rounds? How to play Imposter has the lot, and the variations page has Undercover, Mr White and two imposters.
The words: four categories from the app
Every word here is dealt in the Antics app. Each category has its own page with the full list and both hints.
- Food and drink: Pizza, Sunday Roast, Marmite, Pot Noodle
- Celebrities: Taylor Swift, Henry VIII, David Attenborough, MrBeast
- Places: a house party, IKEA, a silent disco, the dentist
- Everyday objects: Wheelie Bin, Hot Water Bottle, Bubble Wrap, Wellies
Want more? Brands and Sports have word lists too, and the Imposter game words guide says what makes a good one.
Imposter online: questions
Can you play Imposter on one phone?
Yes, that is what this page is for. Pass it round, everyone taps to see their role, then put the phone down and start the clues.
How many players do you need?
Three or more, up to twelve. Four to eight is the sweet spot. Only three of you? Here is how to make Imposter work with 3 people.
What does the imposter’s hint do?
It gives the imposter one word linked to the secret, like Cheese for Pizza. It helps, but not much. Switch it off for a harder round.
Is it free?
Yes. No download, no sign-up, no ads. Imposter is free in the Antics app too.