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Secret-word bluffing party game

Play Word Impostor online with friends

Everyone knows the word, except one of you. Word Impostor is a quick browser party game for 3–8 friends: share a short clue, compare the stories and vote for the player who is bluffing. The impostor listens to your clues and tries to blend in without knowing the answer. Play with written clues and optional voice chat on a phone or computer.

3–8 players · 5–15 minutes · Free · Real players only

Play Word Impostor

How to play Word Impostor

  1. Create a room and invite at least two friends. The host chooses 1, 3 or 5 rounds and a word pack: everyday things, Indian food, Indian places, Indian movies or a mix. Guests get ready, then the host starts.
  2. Open your private card. Word keepers see the same secret word; the impostor sees only their role. Check your card within the 12-second opening phase and keep your screen to yourself. You can reopen your card later.
  3. Players take turns giving one written clue of 1–4 words, with 30 seconds per turn. Give a clue that shows you belong without spelling out the answer. Voice follows the clue order; submit your written clue even if you speak.
  4. Discuss the clues for 45 seconds, or let the host open voting early. Each player secretly locks one vote for another player within 30 seconds. A unique highest vote accuses that player. Ties, no votes and wrong accusations let the impostor win.
  5. A caught impostor gets one final 20-second guess. A correct answer wins the round for the impostor; an incorrect answer or timeout wins it for the keepers. The impostor earns 200 points for a round win, or each remaining keeper earns 100. The highest match score wins; ties share the win.

Tips for your first game

Make your clue specific enough to be convincing, but leave room for other players to contribute. During discussion, explain which clue made you suspicious instead of simply following the first accusation. As the impostor, listen for connections between clues before committing to a story. Never say the actual word during discussion.

What to know before you start

Word Impostor needs three real people and has no practice bots. Rooms are invite-only by default; the host may list a room publicly. Roles and unrevealed votes are private. Voice is quiet while cards are checked, follows clue turns, and allows only the caught impostor during their final guess. Reload to reconnect to your role; explicitly leaving gives up your seat.

Create a room, share the invitation and wait for your guests. They only need a display name to join. Public waiting rooms may appear in the game's room directory; Draw & Guess and Word Impostor are invite-only by default unless the host enables listing.

Can I play Word Impostor with friends on phones?

Yes. Share the room link and let everyone join in a browser with a display name. Private cards appear first on phones, and written clues let you play without joining voice chat. You need 3–8 real players.

Do I need an app or an account?

No. Open the room link in a modern browser on your phone or computer. The games are free to play without sign-up. Optional voice chat asks for microphone permission; you can keep playing without joining voice.

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