Impostor
Hidden role, quick questions and suspicion. It feels like a live party version of Among Us, but runs on one phone.
Mechanics
Impostor: one player lacks the secret word
Hidden role, quick questions and suspicion. It feels like a live party version of Among Us, but runs on one phone.
Last updated: June 26, 2026
Impostor
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Impostor: what to know
Best for
3+ players, bluffing, hidden roles, quick rounds
Open Impostor
Start the game in a browser on a phone, tablet or laptop. Use one shared screen or pass the phone around the room.
Limits
Works best when players are near one screen. For remote groups, pick a game with an online room.
When it fits
Impostor word game for parties - play on one phone
People want a simple social deduction game without cards, a host or a long setup.
Mechanics
Best for
secret wordsuspicionone phone3+ playersbluffinghidden rolesquick rounds
Quick start
How to play Impostor
Open Impostor
Start the game in a browser on a phone, tablet or laptop.
Gather the group
Use one shared screen or pass the phone around the room.
Set the pace
Prompts, words, timers, roles or hints are already inside RoomPlay.
Play with no install
No separate app download is required: the page leads straight to the game.
Formats
Impostor: online, with friends, no install
Open online in the browser
Impostor opens online in the browser, without looking for a separate app or rule sheet first.
For friends and parties
The format is made for 3+ players, bluffing, hidden roles: start quickly at home, at a bar, on a call or before a meetup.
On one phone
Works well when everyone is together: one phone shows the prompts, words or questions for the group.
No app download needed
You do not need to hunt for a separate group app: Impostor starts directly in the RoomPlay browser experience.
Related scenarios
Situation picks
Situation picks
House party games with no setup
When guests are already there, the best games need one phone, short rules and lots of conversation.
Situation picksOne-phone party games for groups
When the group has no time to connect everyone, pick games where one phone runs the round and shows prompts.
FAQ
Impostor questions
Can you play Impostor online?
Yes. Impostor opens online in the browser. This format is best for people in the same room; for remote play, pick an online-room game from the RoomPlay catalog.
Is Impostor good for a group of friends?
Yes. Impostor works when friends or a group want to start quickly: 3+ players, bluffing, hidden roles. Open the game, explain the flow in a minute and start.
Do players need to download an app?
No. Impostor runs in the RoomPlay browser experience with no app install. Open the link on a phone or laptop and play.
Can you play Impostor remotely?
This game is mainly for people in the same room. For remote play, open the RoomPlay catalog and choose a game with an online room.
How many people can play?
It works best with a small group around one screen. For bigger groups, split into teams or choose RoomPlay online formats.