Quick takeaways
- Use familiar words for first-time players.
- Mix concrete objects with places and activities.
- Avoid words that only one person in the group understands.
- Custom words are perfect for inside jokes when everyone shares the context.
Easy words: food and everyday objects
Pizza, banana, coffee, burger, popcorn, chocolate, sandwich, ice cream, noodles, mango, backpack, umbrella, mirror, toothbrush, pillow, candle, key, headphones, wallet, notebook, sunglasses, bottle, blanket, ladder, remote.
Medium words: places and activities
Airport, cinema, library, stadium, beach, museum, supermarket, classroom, hospital, restaurant, gym, campsite, wedding, concert, picnic, karaoke, swimming, cycling, baking, gardening, painting, dancing, fishing, hiking, photography.
Trickier words: things with overlapping clues
Thunder, shadow, echo, gravity, traffic, perfume, deadline, password, receipt, Wi-Fi, battery, queue, shortcut, headline, trophy, referee, rehearsal, sunrise, whisper, rumour, luck, patience, nostalgia, coincidence, teamwork.
Twenty-five bonus words for custom packs
Boardwalk, lighthouse, elevator, volcano, aquarium, compass, telescope, suitcase, hammock, blender, magnet, helmet, puzzle, whistle, cactus, waterfall, calendar, fingerprint, traffic light, microphone, moonlight, snowman, rollercoaster, treasure, postcard.
Make the list easier to play
Instead of manually choosing a word each round, Imposter Party can handle role reveals, word selection, custom packs and voting on one shared phone. You can still use the list above for your own paper-and-pencil version or add favourites as custom words.
Frequently asked questions
What words should I use for beginners?
Use concrete, familiar words such as pizza, beach, backpack or cinema because players can create many clues without confusion.
How do I make rounds harder?
Use broader concepts or words with overlapping associations, and ask players to give shorter or more cryptic clues.
Can I use inside jokes?
Yes, if everyone except the imposter is expected to understand the reference. Custom words can make repeat groups much funnier.
Offline pass-the-phone social deduction with secret roles, custom words, discussion and voting.