The Imposter
Civilians share the same secret word, the imposter gets a similar one and Mr White gets none. Clues, debate and vote: all the rules of the bluffing game.
- 4–15 players
- 15–30 min
- A phone
- No alcohol
Game rules
Goal of the game
A game of bluff and deduction. The civilians must unmask the infiltrators: the imposter and, from 5 players, Mr White.
The Roles
• The civilians all get the same secret word. • The imposter gets a close but different word. They don't know they are the imposter! • Mr White gets no word at all: they must bluff by listening to the others. There is 1 imposter up to 6 players, 2 from 7 to 9 players and 3 from 10.
The Clues
The app picks who starts (never Mr White). In turn, everyone gives a single word related to their secret word, without giving too much away.
The Vote
After the round of clues, the group debates, then votes a player out and their role is revealed. Mr White, once voted out, gets a last chance: if they guess the civilians' word, they win the round alone!
Winning
The civilians win when every infiltrator is out. The infiltrators win if only one civilian is left.
Points
The whole winning side scores, eliminated players included: 1 point per civilian, 3 for Mr White and 5 per imposter. The first to 10 or 15 points (your choice) wins the game.
Frequently asked questions
How many players for The Imposter?
From 4 to 15 players. Mr White joins from 5; there is 1 imposter up to 6 players, 2 from 7 to 9 and 3 from 10.
How long does a game last?
A round takes a few minutes. The game is played to 10 or 15 points, about 15 to 30 minutes.
Does the imposter know they are the imposter?
No. They get a word close to the civilians' one without knowing it is different. Only Mr White knows they have no word.
How can Mr White win?
By staying hidden until the infiltrators win, or, if eliminated, by guessing the civilians' word: they then win the round alone.