Places words for the imposter game

Everyday spots and wild destinations. Every secret word comes with a hint for the imposter: related enough to bluff with, never a giveaway.

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1BeachSand
2AirportGate
3HospitalBeds
4SchoolLessons
5LibraryQuiet
6SupermarketCart
7CinemaScreen
8ZooCages
9GymSweat
10RestaurantMenu
11HotelRoom service
12MuseumExhibit
13StadiumCrowd
14ChurchBells
15BankVault
16PrisonBars
17CastleTowers
18FarmBarn
19Train StationPlatform
20Amusement ParkRides
21CampsiteTent
22Ski ResortSnow
23CasinoChips
24BakeryOven
25Police StationBadge
26Fire StationPole
27Post OfficeStamps
28Gas StationFuel
29NightclubDance
30SpaRelax
31DesertDunes
32JungleVines
33IslandPalm trees
34VolcanoLava
35Space StationOrbit
36SubmarineDeep
37Haunted HouseGhosts
38WeddingVows
39OfficeDesk
40LaundromatSpin cycle
41Bowling AlleyPins
42DentistDrill

How to use this list

Write each word on a slip of paper and one slip with "Imposter" on it, or let one player be the game master who whispers the word to everyone but the imposter. Each round, players give one-word clues and then vote. The full rules are on the imposter game page.

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Hoot turns the imposter game into a proper game night: pass the phone, reveal your role, give clues, vote. Works offline.

  • 33 case files with over 1,300 secret words and imposter hints
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