How to Play Impostor Game: Complete Guide & Tutorial

What is Impostor Game?

Impostor Game is a round-based social game where some players are impostors. Everyone writes messages, debates, and at the end of each round, votes to eliminate the suspicious player.

• Great for 3 to 10 players
• Fast-paced real-time matches
• Perfect for icebreakers, classes, and streams

How to play (step by step)

1. Create a new room or join with a code.
2. Roles are assigned automatically: players and impostors.
3. Write your message and read others.
4. Debate with the group and look for inconsistencies.
5. Vote to eliminate a suspect at the end of the round.
6. The team that completes its objective wins.

Game roles

• Player: identify suspicious behavior and vote strategically.
• Impostor: blend in, create doubt, and avoid getting caught.

Game mechanics

• Timed rounds for writing and debating.
• Anonymous voting with automatic tallying.
• Reveal the eliminated player and advance the round.
• Multiple rooms to play with different groups.

Options and settings

• Recommended player count: 3 to 10.
• Automatic role assignment for balance.
• Round-based chat to keep the pace.
• Automatic tie handling in votes.

Tips to win

• Watch language patterns and contradictions.
• Ask open-ended questions to force explanations.
• As impostor, keep your messages believable.

Frequently asked questions