Play Guess the Imposter Online
Guess the Imposter is a free online social deduction game for 3 to 10 players. Everyone in the room sees the same secret word from a category grid — except one person, the imposter, who sees only the category. Each player gives a one-word clue, the room discusses, then everyone votes. Get it wrong and the imposter wins. It plays far better with faces on, which is why video chat is built into the room.
How to play Guess the Imposter
- Everyone is shown a grid of related words. All but one player also sees which word is secret.
- Going in turn, each player gives a one-word clue about the secret word.
- The imposter has to bluff a clue convincingly without knowing the word.
- The room discusses out loud, then votes on who they think the imposter is.
- If the imposter is caught they get one chance to guess the word and steal it back.
What's in it
- Large category packs so words rarely repeat
- Timed clue, discussion, voting and reveal phases
- Automatic re-vote on a tie
- A last-chance word guess for a caught imposter
- Host controls to skip discussion or add extra rounds
Players and setup
Guess the Imposter supports 3–10 players. There is nothing to install on any device and no account to create — the host makes a room, shares the link, and everyone who taps it is in. It works on laptops, desktops, tablets and phones.
A webcam is optional. You can play with your camera off and still use voice chat, or turn both off and play with just the on-screen game and text chat.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Among Us?
It is a word-based bluffing game rather than a task-and-sabotage game, and a full round takes about three minutes.
How many players do I need?
Three at minimum, but it comes alive from five upwards.
Is it free?
Yes, and there is nothing to install.
Do we need to be on camera?
Not required, but reading faces is half the game, so it is strongly recommended.
Play Guess the Imposter now
Free, in your browser, with your friends. No download.
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