Imposter Game: Who Is the Spy?
Play the Imposter game with friends. Everyone but the impostor sees the same word; share clues, discuss the suspicious answers, and vote for the spy.
Enter at least three player names, one per line. Pass the device around for private role cards.
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Imposter game rules: How to play
Add at least three player names, choose a word category and deal the roles. Pass the phone around so each player can privately see and hide their card. Players who know the word take turns giving short clues without saying it; the impostor sees the category and tries to blend in. Discuss who the spy is, vote, then reveal the roles and word.
Frequently asked questions
What are the rules of the Imposter game?
Add at least three players and deal the roles. Everyone except the impostor sees the same secret word; the impostor sees only its category. Players give short clues without saying the word, then discuss and vote for the impostor.
How do you play Who Is the Spy?
Players privately reveal their roles one at a time. Those who know the word give clues without revealing it, while the impostor tries to infer it. The group discusses and votes before revealing the roles.
Does the impostor see the secret word?
No. In this version, the impostor sees the category but not the word. The other players receive the same secret word and must give clues without saying it.
How many players can play the Imposter game?
Add at least three names to the player list. Pass one phone around so everyone can privately check a role card before the round begins.
Can friends play the Imposter game on one phone?
Yes. Add the player names and pass one phone around. Each player privately checks and hides their role card before handing the phone to the next person.
Is the Imposter game also called Undercover or Who Is the Spy?
Groups use names such as Imposter, Undercover, or Who Is the Spy for similar hidden-role clue games. Rules can vary, but players use clues to identify the person who does not know the shared word.