The rules, step by step
- Sixteen words on the board. Everyone sees which one is secret — except the Imposter.
- Going round the table, each player says one word about the secret word.
- Too obvious and the Imposter guesses it. Too vague and you look guilty.
- Then everyone votes. Catch the Imposter and they get one shot at guessing the word.
Scoring and the fiddly bits
The board
Sixteen words under one topic heading. The Chameleon sees the same grid as everybody else, just not which cell is marked.
The clue round
One word each, spoken aloud, opening on a random player and continuing round the table in seat order.
The vote
Simultaneous and secret, and you cannot vote for yourself. A plurality accuses; a tie accuses nobody and the Chameleon walks.
Scoring
Escape scores the Chameleon 2, caught-but-guessed scores them 1, and a caught Chameleon who misses gives 1 to every other player.
The rotation
Five rounds, with the role spread across the table but never landing on the same player twice in a row.
Questions about Imposter
Is Imposter free?
Yes. Every game on Table Party is free, with no accounts, no adverts and nothing to buy.
How many people do you need for Imposter?
Between 3 and 12. Below 3 there are not enough of you for the game to work.
Do we need to download anything?
No. One person opens the site and starts a room; everybody else joins by typing the room code on their own phone. Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for.
Can we play Imposter over a video call?
Yes. Share the room code in the chat and play with the call running — everything private stays on each player’s own phone.
Play Imposter online
Free, in the browser, with everyone on their own phone.