Free · Online and In-Person · iOS and Android

Can you spot
the Impostor?

A free party game for 3+ players where one secret Impostor hides among you. Drop clues, bluff, vote, and score — online with built-in chat or in person, everyone on their own phone. No cards, no setup, nothing to explain. If you like Spyfall, Mafia or Among Us, this is your game night app.

2000+ Words
1000+ Questions
20 Languages
Imposter Elite party game on iPhone — player role reveal screen Imposter Elite party game on Android — game room lobby
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Online Play

Play with friends anywhere in the world

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In-Person

Same room, everyone on their own phone

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Built-in Chat

Discuss, accuse, and argue in real time

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Content Packs

Themed word and question packs

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Leaderboards

Round scores plus global leaderboards

Premium

Free trial — no ads, all packs unlocked

How to Play the Impostor Game

01

Create a Room

One player starts a room — public to meet new people, or private for your crew. Everyone joins on their own phone with a short 6-character code, in person or online. Nothing to print, nothing to pass around, and no one has to learn the rules first.

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Get Your Role

Each player privately sees their role: Civilian or Impostor. Civilians get the secret word or question — the Impostor gets only a vague hint, a decoy, or nothing at all. Because everyone is on their own phone, no one can peek at anyone else's screen.

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Describe and Deceive

Players take turns dropping clues or answering aloud. In Word mode you go around three times before the vote. The Impostor must blend in without knowing what everyone else got — and Civilians have to prove they know the secret without handing it over.

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Vote, Score, Repeat

Everyone votes to unmask the Impostor. Civilians score for catching them; the Impostor scores for surviving. Points stack across rounds until a winner is crowned, and a new Impostor is drawn each round so nobody is stuck in one role.

Two Ways to Play: Word or Question

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Word Mode

All players see the same secret word — the Impostor gets only a vague hint or nothing. For example, everyone sees 'Compass' while the Impostor sees just 'Device'. Describe it with associations, without saying it outright.

  • Association-based clues
  • 3 phases of clues per round
  • Impostor gets a hint or nothing

Question Mode

Everyone answers the same question — except the Impostor, who secretly gets a different one. For example, most players see 'What would be your last words before jumping out of a plane?' while the Impostor gets 'What would you scream on a roller coaster?'. Spot the odd answer out.

  • Answer-based gameplay
  • Host reads the question aloud
  • Impostor answers a decoy question

Themed Word and Question Packs

Pick a pack that fits your group — nine themed packs in each mode, with new ones added regularly. Family and General suit mixed groups and kids, Adults and Dark Humor are made for grown-up parties, and Movies, Celebrities, Office and Hogwarts turn game night into a pop-culture quiz.

General General
Celebrities Celebrities
Numbers Numbers
Adults Adults
Dark Humor Dark Humor
Family Family
Hogwarts Hogwarts
Office Office
Movies Movies
Christmas Christmas

A Party Game in 20 Languages

Play in your language — or challenge friends across language barriers. Every word, question and menu is translated, so a mixed group can share one room without anyone being left out.

EnglishEnglish
FrenchFrançais
ItalianItaliano
GermanDeutsch
SpanishEspañol
PortuguesePortuguês
GreekΕλληνικά
Japanese日本語
Korean한국어
Chinese中文
UkrainianУкраїнська
PolishPolski
CzechČeština
RomanianRomână
DutchNederlands
SwedishSvenska
CroatianHrvatski
EstonianEesti
LithuanianLietuvių
LatvianLatviešu

Everything You Need for Game Night

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Every Player's Own Phone

No passing the phone, no squinting at someone else's screen. Everyone has their own private view of the game, so nobody sees a role they should not — and nobody has to sit out a turn.

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Private and Public Rooms

Host a private game with your crew or jump into a public game to meet new players.

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Real-time Chat

Built-in chat lets remote players discuss, accuse, and argue — just like being in the same room. It is what makes the game work for friends in different cities or time zones, with no separate video call needed.

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2000+ Words and 1000+ Questions

A huge library across themed packs — from General and Family to Movies, Office, and Dark Humor — with more added every update. Enough variety that a regular group will not repeat a round for a very long time.

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Scores and Leaderboards

Points are tracked every round, plus global leaderboards. See who is the best detective — and who keeps getting away with it.

Premium — Try It Free

Start with a free trial, then unlock every content pack and remove all ads for the full Imposter Elite experience. The base game stays free to play either way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imposter Elite?

Imposter Elite is a free multiplayer social deduction party game for 3+ players. Everyone gets a secret word or question — except one hidden Impostor. Each round runs in stages: see your role, give clues, vote, and score. Play online with built-in real-time chat or in person, each on their own phone. There are no cards to set up and no rules to explain, so it works well for game nights, parties, family gatherings, or whenever a group is bored and wants something to play. Free to download, with an optional Premium you can try free.

How do you play the Impostor game?

One player creates a room and everyone joins with a short code on their own phone. Each player privately sees their role — Civilian or Impostor. Civilians know the secret word or question; the Impostor gets a hint, a decoy, or nothing. Players take turns giving clues (in Word mode you go around three times), then everyone votes. Civilians score for catching the Impostor; the Impostor scores for surviving. Points add up across rounds until a winner is crowned. Setup takes seconds — the app deals the roles, tracks turn order, runs the vote and keeps score for you.

Is Imposter Elite like Spyfall, Mafia, Werewolf, or Among Us?

Yes. If you enjoy hidden-role bluffing games such as Spyfall, The Chameleon, Undercover, Who Is the Spy, Mafia, Werewolf, or Among Us, you will feel right at home — it is the same find-the-impostor genre. The difference is that Imposter Elite handles everything for you: no cards to print, no moderator or narrator, no roles to hand out and no house rules to argue about. It adds online rooms with real-time chat so players do not have to be in the same place, two distinct modes, scores and global leaderboards, 2000+ words, 1000+ questions, and 20 languages.

Can I play Imposter Elite online with friends?

Yes. Create a private room and share the code, or join a public room to meet new players. Built-in real-time chat lets remote players discuss and accuse in real time, so friends in different cities or countries can play together without a separate video call. Prefer to play in person? Everyone just gathers in the same room, each on their own phone.

How many players do you need for a party game like this?

Three or more. Imposter Elite works with a small group of 3 or 4 and scales up to a whole party — everyone joins on their own phone, so nobody has to wait their turn or share a screen. Three to six players makes for a tense, focused round; larger groups get louder and harder to read, which is usually where the fun is.

Is Imposter Elite free?

Yes, Imposter Elite is free to download and play on iOS and Android. An optional Premium removes ads and unlocks all themed content packs — and you can start with a free trial to test everything before you buy. You never need Premium to join a game or to play a full round with friends.

Download Imposter Elite Free

Free on iOS and Android. No cards, no setup — pick a pack and start in seconds. Try Premium free.

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