WORD LIST
Imposter Game Words
The complete deck — all 832 imposter game words across 16 categories, each paired with the vague hint the imposter secretly sees. Nothing held back: every word below is in the game.
In the imposter word game, the whole crew shares one secret word while a hidden imposter gets only a hint. A good secret word is instantly recognisable to everyone at the table but has dozens of possible one-word clues — obscure words kill a round, because the crew can't say anything about them without naming them outright. That's the rule every entry below was picked against, and it's why hints stay oblique: "Delivery" for Pizza points sideways, not straight at the answer.
Use this page to see whether a category suits your group before you play, to settle an argument about a clue, or as inspiration for your own pack — we wrote up how to write custom words that work. Playing with children? The kid-friendly word list has 52 simpler words that aren't in this deck. New to the game? Start with the rules.
Or pick a pack by how it plays
The 16 categories below are sorted by subject. That's useful once you know the deck, but it's the wrong question on game night — what you actually want to know is whether a word will be too easy, too brutal or too rude for the people in the room. These four lists re-cut the same deck by how a round feels, each with notes on running it:
All 16 categories
🍕 Food & Drinks 52 words
The safest pack to open a night with. Everyone has eaten most of these, so nobody is stuck for a clue, and the words split neatly into taste, texture and ritual — which gives the crew three different angles to prove themselves with. Watch for the imposter who says something generic like "tasty": it fits every card here, which is exactly why it's a tell.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Pizza | Delivery |
| Sushi | Raw |
| Tacos | Tuesday |
| Espresso | Shot |
| Pancakes | Stack |
| Ramen | Broth |
| Bubble Tea | Chewy |
| Burger | Bun |
| Ice Cream | Cone |
| Guacamole | Green dip |
| Croissant | Flaky |
| Hot Sauce | Burns |
| Spaghetti | Twirl |
| Popcorn | Kernels |
| Donut | Hole |
| Cheesecake | Rich |
| Smoothie | Straw |
| Nachos | Sharing |
| Waffles | Grid |
| Burrito | Rolled |
| Hot Dog | Grill |
| Lemonade | Stand |
| Cereal | Bowl |
| Bacon | Sizzle |
| Dumplings | Pinched |
| Curry | Simmer |
| Pretzel | Twist |
| Milkshake | Diner |
| Fried Chicken | Bucket |
| Avocado Toast | Millennial |
| Mac and Cheese | Comfort |
| Cotton Candy | Fairground |
| Churros | Cinnamon |
| Kombucha | Cultured |
| Pad Thai | Wok |
| Bagel | Schmear |
| Oysters | Pearl |
| Tiramisu | Layers |
| Marshmallow | Squishy |
| Peanut Butter | Sticky |
| Instant Noodles | Cheap |
| Fondue | Dip |
| Kimchi | Buried |
| Falafel | Fried balls |
| Gelato | Scoop |
| Energy Drink | Wings |
| Matcha | Whisk |
| Poutine | Canada |
| S'mores | Roasted |
| Sourdough | Starter |
| Caesar Salad | Anchovy |
| Onion Rings | Battered |
🎬 Movies & TV 52 words
Skews toward the last forty years of blockbusters and streaming hits, so it plays best with a group of roughly similar age. The danger is the one-word clue that is the answer — "Wakanda" leaves nothing for anyone else to say. Good crew play here means clueing the feeling of a film rather than its plot.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Titanic | Doomed |
| Stranger Things | Upside down |
| The Office | Cubicles |
| Shrek | Swamp |
| Harry Potter | Scar |
| Squid Game | Green suits |
| Star Wars | The Force |
| Breaking Bad | Chemistry |
| Barbie | Pink |
| Jurassic Park | Extinct |
| Frozen | Let it go |
| Spider-Man | Web |
| The Lion King | Pride |
| Friends | Coffee shop |
| Avatar | Pandora |
| Toy Story | Andy |
| Game of Thrones | Throne |
| The Matrix | Red pill |
| Finding Nemo | Reef |
| Wednesday | Addams |
| The Simpsons | Springfield |
| Oppenheimer | Manhattan |
| Deadpool | Fourth wall |
| Home Alone | Left behind |
| The Godfather | Family |
| SpongeBob | Pineapple |
| Inception | Spinning top |
| Minions | Banana |
| Black Panther | Wakanda |
| La La Land | Jazz dream |
| The Hunger Games | Tribute |
| Pirates of the Caribbean | Sparrow |
| E.T. | Phone home |
| Ratatouille | Kitchen |
| Money Heist | Red masks |
| The Avengers | Assemble |
| Grease | Greaser |
| Ghostbusters | Proton pack |
| Twilight | Bite |
| Up | Balloons |
| Coco | Marigold |
| The Terminator | I'll be back |
| Mean Girls | Burn book |
| Interstellar | Wormhole |
| Kung Fu Panda | Dumpling |
| Elf | North Pole |
| Dune | Spice |
| Moana | Wayfinder |
| Top Gun | Maverick |
| Rocky | Steps |
| Forrest Gump | Bench |
| Jaws | Fin |
🎤 Music 52 words
Half artists, half things you do with music. That mix matters: an imposter who guesses "artist" and says "famous" will survive a round about Beyoncé and drown in a round about Karaoke. This is the pack where reading the room's first two clues is worth more than knowing the word.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Beyoncé | Beehive |
| Taylor Swift | Eras |
| Drake | Toronto |
| Karaoke | Off-key |
| Vinyl | Groove |
| Coachella | Desert stage |
| Mosh Pit | Shoving |
| Billie Eilish | Whisper |
| Air Guitar | Invisible |
| K-Pop | Seoul |
| DJ | Turntable |
| One Direction | Five lads |
| Guitar Solo | Shredding |
| Opera | High notes |
| Beatboxing | Mouth |
| Spotify | Wrapped |
| Mixtape | Compilation |
| Elvis | Hips |
| The Beatles | Liverpool |
| Jazz | Improv |
| Heavy Metal | Headbang |
| Lullaby | Bedtime |
| National Anthem | Standing |
| Boy Band | Matching outfits |
| Violin | Bow |
| Bagpipes | Highlands |
| Drummer | Sticks |
| Rap Battle | Bars |
| Eurovision | Continent |
| Choir | Robes |
| Bruno Mars | Uptown |
| Freddie Mercury | Bohemian |
| Marching Band | Halftime |
| Saxophone | Reed |
| Ukulele | Hawaii |
| Auto-Tune | Robotic |
| Encore | One more |
| Headphones | Over-ear |
| Music Festival | Wristband |
| Garage Band | Amateur |
| Piano | 88 keys |
| Trumpet | Valves |
| Country Music | Nashville |
| Reggae | Jamaica |
| Techno | Rave |
| Gospel | Amen |
| Orchestra | Conductor |
| Microphone | Feedback |
| Songwriter | Pen |
| Album Cover | Artwork |
| Tour Bus | On the road |
| Lip Sync | Miming |
🐾 Animals 52 words
The most forgiving pack for kids and mixed-age tables, because a nine-year-old and a forty-year-old can both clue a Penguin. The oddballs — Axolotl, Capybara, Platypus — are the interesting rounds, since a crew member who doesn't know the animal well looks exactly like an imposter.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Penguin | Tuxedo |
| Octopus | Eight arms |
| Sloth | Slow |
| Capybara | Chill rodent |
| Axolotl | Regrows |
| Raccoon | Bandit |
| Flamingo | One leg |
| Platypus | Bill |
| Llama | Spit |
| Hedgehog | Curls up |
| Dolphin | Clicks |
| Chameleon | Blends in |
| Kangaroo | Hops |
| Panda | Bamboo |
| Owl | Hoots |
| Shark | Rows of teeth |
| Elephant | Trunk |
| Giraffe | Long neck |
| Jellyfish | Sting |
| Koala | Eucalyptus |
| Peacock | Fan |
| Wolf | Howl |
| Hamster | Cheeks |
| Goldfish | Three seconds |
| Parrot | Repeats |
| Cheetah | Sprint |
| Gorilla | Chest beat |
| Turtle | Shell |
| Bat | Echo |
| Squirrel | Acorns |
| Crocodile | Snap |
| Butterfly | Cocoon |
| Bee | Buzz |
| Skunk | Spray |
| Otter | Floats |
| Snail | Trail |
| Lobster | Claws |
| Whale | Spout |
| Fox | Cunning |
| Polar Bear | Arctic |
| Ostrich | Head in sand |
| Meerkat | Standing guard |
| Goat | Headbutt |
| Rooster | Dawn |
| Ferret | Slinky |
| Iguana | Basking |
| Seahorse | Curled tail |
| Firefly | Blink |
| Moose | Antlers |
| Pigeon | Coo |
| Husky | Blue eyes |
| Tarantula | Hairy legs |
🌍 Places 52 words
Cities, landmarks and the everyday non-places you pass through. "Airport" and "IKEA" sit beside "Antarctica" and "The Moon" on purpose: the pack keeps the imposter from assuming they're always guessing a country. Travel-heavy groups tear through this one.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Paris | Love locks |
| Tokyo | Neon |
| The Moon | Craters |
| IKEA | Flat pack |
| Airport | Gates |
| The Beach | Waves |
| Las Vegas | Jackpot |
| Antarctica | Bottom of the map |
| New York | Skyline |
| The Gym | Reps |
| Disneyland | Mouse ears |
| Mars | Rover |
| Rome | Colosseum |
| London | Big Ben |
| Dubai | Skyscraper |
| Hawaii | Lei |
| The Sahara | Dunes |
| Mount Everest | Summit |
| Niagara Falls | Barrel |
| The Amazon | Canopy |
| Venice | Gondola |
| The Pyramids | Pharaoh |
| Times Square | Ball drop |
| The Eiffel Tower | Iron lattice |
| Grand Canyon | Mile deep |
| Hollywood | Sign |
| Stonehenge | Standing stones |
| The Bermuda Triangle | Vanished |
| A Haunted House | Creaks |
| The Library | Shhh |
| A Cruise Ship | Buffet |
| The Dentist | Recliner |
| A Waterpark | Splash |
| The Subway | Turnstile |
| A Farm | Barn |
| The Mall | Food court |
| A Casino | Chips |
| The Zoo | Cages |
| A Lighthouse | Beam |
| The Movie Theater | Dark room |
| A Campsite | Tent |
| The Laundromat | Spin cycle |
| A Hospital | Scrubs |
| The Bank | Vault |
| A Museum | Do not touch |
| The Post Office | Stamps |
| A Gas Station | Pump |
| An Escape Room | 60 minutes |
| A Ski Resort | Lift |
| The Barbershop | Pole |
| A Food Truck | Window |
| The DMV | Waiting |
⚽ Sports & Games 52 words
Deliberately light on team sports and heavy on things people actually do — Yoga, Bowling, Skateboarding. That keeps rounds from becoming a quiz for the one person who follows a league. Equipment makes the easiest honest clue, and also the easiest imposter bluff, so listen for the second clue instead.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Yoga | Mat |
| Skateboarding | Ollie |
| Chess | Checkmate |
| Surfing | Break |
| Marathon | 26 miles |
| Bowling | Strike |
| Boxing | Gloves |
| Ping Pong | Paddle |
| Rock Climbing | Harness |
| Poker | Bluff |
| Darts | Bullseye |
| Formula 1 | Pit stop |
| Basketball | Dribble |
| Golf | Fairway |
| Tennis | Serve |
| Cricket | Wicket |
| Sumo Wrestling | Ring push |
| Fencing | Lunge |
| Archery | Quiver |
| Dodgeball | Duck |
| Hide and Seek | Counting |
| Jenga | Wobble |
| Monopoly | Rent |
| Twister | Tangled |
| Uno | Reverse |
| Laser Tag | Vests |
| Paintball | Splat |
| Bungee Jumping | Cord |
| Skydiving | Parachute |
| Ice Skating | Blades |
| Snowboarding | Fresh powder |
| Water Polo | Treading |
| Badminton | Shuttlecock |
| Volleyball | Spike |
| Karate | Chop |
| Gymnastics | Tumble |
| Cheerleading | Pom-poms |
| Foosball | Rods |
| Arm Wrestling | Elbow |
| Tug of War | Rope |
| Hopscotch | Chalk squares |
| Billiards | Cue |
| Curling | Sweep |
| Zumba | Latin beat |
| CrossFit | WOD |
| Parkour | Vault |
| Fishing | Bait |
| Horse Racing | Furlong |
| Mini Golf | Windmill |
| Trampoline | Bounce |
| Musical Chairs | Grab a seat |
| Rock Paper Scissors | Best of three |
🧦 Everyday Things 52 words
The hardest pack to fake, and the best test of whether someone is really a good liar. These words are so ordinary that a vague clue stands out immediately — everyone can say something concrete about a Toothbrush. Play this one when the group has warmed up and you want short, brutal rounds.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Umbrella | Pop open |
| Toothbrush | Bristles |
| AirPods | Case |
| Mirror | Reflection |
| Candle | Wick |
| Phone Charger | Plug |
| Sunglasses | Shades |
| Backpack | Straps |
| Alarm Clock | Snooze |
| Hoodie | Drawstring |
| Keys | Jingle |
| Fridge | Hum |
| Remote Control | Buttons |
| Toilet Paper | Two-ply |
| Stapler | Staple |
| Rubber Duck | Squeak |
| Hairbrush | Detangle |
| Deodorant | Roll-on |
| Slippers | Cozy |
| Pillow | Fluff |
| Vacuum Cleaner | Suction |
| Sticky Notes | Peel |
| Scissors | Snip |
| Lava Lamp | Blobs |
| Bubble Wrap | Packaging |
| Duct Tape | Silver |
| Flashlight | Torch |
| Wallet | Billfold |
| Lip Balm | Waxy |
| Blender | Whirr |
| Microwave | Beep |
| Doormat | Welcome |
| Shower Curtain | Liner |
| Hangers | Wire |
| Nail Clippers | Trim |
| Tissue Box | Pull |
| Water Bottle | Refill |
| Laundry Basket | Hamper |
| Extension Cord | Reach |
| Ceiling Fan | Whirl |
| Ironing Board | Press |
| Piggy Bank | Coins |
| Calendar | Pages |
| Trash Can | Lid |
| Batteries | Double A |
| Envelope | Seal |
| Paperclip | Bend |
| Ladder | Rungs |
| Toolbox | Latch |
| Curtains | Drapes |
| Socks | Pair |
| Mug | Handle |
💀 Internet & Memes 52 words
Very online, and it will divide a mixed-age table fast. That's the point: this pack is where the generation gap becomes a game mechanic, and where an honest crew member who's never heard of Wordle gets voted out on the first ballot. Best with a group who all spend time in the same corners of the internet.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Rickroll | Never gonna |
| Wordle | Green squares |
| Ghosting | No reply |
| Selfie | Front camera |
| Meme | Shareable |
| Hashtag | Pound sign |
| Wi-Fi | Router |
| Emoji | Tiny icon |
| Influencer | Sponsored |
| Doomscrolling | Can't stop |
| Group Chat | Muted |
| NPC | Scripted |
| Catfish | Fake photo |
| Screenshot | Capture |
| Viral Video | Millions of views |
| Password | Forgot |
| Spam Email | Junk |
| Autocorrect | Wrong word |
| Airplane Mode | No signal |
| Blue Tick | Verified |
| Unboxing | First look |
| Livestream | Going live |
| Clickbait | You won't believe |
| Photobomb | Sneak in |
| Filter | Smooth skin |
| Reels | Swipe up |
| Podcast | Two mics |
| Vlog | Daily upload |
| Troll | Provoke |
| Main Character | Spotlight |
| Rizz | Game |
| Situationship | Undefined |
| Delulu | Wishful |
| Side Eye | Glance |
| Touch Grass | Outside |
| Ratio | Outnumbered |
| Lurker | Watches quietly |
| Fan Account | Stan |
| Finsta | Second account |
| Read Receipts | Seen |
| Voice Note | Hold to record |
| Typo | Misspelled |
| Buffering | Spinning wheel |
| Dark Mode | Night theme |
| Screen Time | Weekly report |
| Low Battery | Red bar |
| Incognito Mode | No history |
| Software Update | Restart |
| Pop-Up Ad | Close button |
| Captcha | Traffic lights |
| Hot Take | Controversial |
| Streak | Don't break it |
🪩 Night Out 52 words
Built for parties, played at parties. The words are drawn from one shared narrative — the queue, the bouncer, the dance floor, the Uber home — which means clues bleed into each other and the imposter has unusually good cover. Expect more imposter wins here than anywhere else in the deck.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Uber | Surge |
| Bouncer | ID check |
| Dance Floor | Move |
| Afterparty | Keep going |
| Photo Booth | Curtain |
| Happy Hour | Half price |
| Rooftop Bar | View |
| Neon Sign | Buzzing glow |
| Last Call | Final round |
| Confetti | Rain down |
| Disco Ball | Mirror ball |
| Limousine | Stretch |
| Karaoke Bar | Songbook |
| Mocktail | Virgin |
| Velvet Rope | Line |
| Cover Charge | At the door |
| Wingman | Backup |
| First Date | Butterflies |
| Speed Dating | Timer |
| Open Mic | Sign up |
| Comedy Club | Punchline |
| Jukebox | Coin slot |
| Pool Table | Rack |
| Bar Trivia | Team name |
| Cocktail | Shaken |
| Designated Driver | Stays sober |
| Guest List | Plus one |
| VIP Section | Roped off |
| Coat Check | Ticket stub |
| Street Food | Cart |
| Midnight Snack | Fridge raid |
| Pre-Game | Warm up |
| Bottle Service | Reserved table |
| Dance Battle | Face off |
| Slow Dance | Sway |
| Piñata | Blindfold |
| House Party | Red cups |
| Costume Party | Disguise |
| Beer Garden | Long tables |
| Pub Crawl | Next stop |
| Bonfire | Sparks |
| Glow Sticks | Crack and shake |
| Shot Glass | One gulp |
| Curfew | Be home by |
| Dress Code | No sneakers |
| Group Photo | Say cheese |
| Splitting the Bill | Your share |
| Closing Time | Lights on |
| Late-Night Pizza | Greasy slice |
| Party Bus | Rolling party |
| Night Owl | Stays up |
| Sparklers | Fourth of July |
🌟 Celebrities 52 words
The pack most likely to spark an argument that outlasts the round. Names carry associations that everyone weighs differently, so a clue that feels obvious to you can read as suspicious to the person across the table. Works best when the whole group shares a rough cultural reference point.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Elon Musk | Rockets |
| Zendaya | Euphoria |
| The Rock | Eyebrow |
| Rihanna | Fenty |
| Messi | Argentina |
| MrBeast | Giveaways |
| Keanu Reeves | Breathtaking |
| Adele | Ballads |
| Snoop Dogg | Laid back |
| Serena Williams | Grand slam |
| Timothée Chalamet | Curls |
| Oprah | You get a car |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Siuu |
| LeBron James | The King |
| Kim Kardashian | Reality |
| Ariana Grande | Ponytail |
| Tom Cruise | Own stunts |
| Lady Gaga | Meat dress |
| Gordon Ramsay | Raw! |
| Justin Bieber | Baby |
| Emma Watson | Bookworm |
| Will Smith | The slap |
| Leonardo DiCaprio | Finally won |
| Shakira | Hips don't lie |
| Usain Bolt | Lightning |
| Bill Gates | Windows |
| Ryan Reynolds | Sarcastic |
| Selena Gomez | Rare |
| Michael Jordan | Number 23 |
| Harry Styles | Watermelon |
| Dua Lipa | New rules |
| Bad Bunny | Reggaeton |
| Lewis Hamilton | Seven titles |
| Simone Biles | Twisties |
| Jackie Chan | Kung fu |
| Angelina Jolie | Humanitarian |
| Brad Pitt | Heartthrob |
| Chris Hemsworth | Hammer |
| Novak Djokovic | Serbia |
| Neymar | Brazil |
| Post Malone | Face tattoos |
| Sabrina Carpenter | Short n' sweet |
| Olivia Rodrigo | Drivers license |
| Travis Kelce | Tight end |
| Michelle Obama | White House |
| David Beckham | Bend it |
| Pedro Pascal | Daddy |
| Tom Holland | Backflip |
| Margot Robbie | Blonde |
| Steph Curry | Three-pointer |
| Shaq | Backboard |
| Morgan Freeman | Narrator |
👮 Jobs & Professions 52 words
Every word here comes with a uniform, a tool and a stereotype, which gives the crew three clean clue lanes and gives the imposter three ways to sound plausible. Deceptively hard: "Detective" and "Librarian" share more surface clues than you'd expect, so specificity wins rounds.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Firefighter | Hose |
| Astronaut | Spacesuit |
| Dentist | Floss |
| Chef | Whites |
| Pilot | Cockpit |
| Detective | Clues |
| Barista | Foam |
| Librarian | Overdue |
| Surgeon | Scalpel |
| Plumber | Wrench |
| Electrician | Wires |
| Lifeguard | Whistle |
| Magician | Top hat |
| Tattoo Artist | Stencil |
| Wedding Planner | Seating chart |
| Zookeeper | Feeding time |
| Archaeologist | Bones |
| News Anchor | Teleprompter |
| Stunt Double | Takes the fall |
| Referee | Flag |
| Taxi Driver | Meter |
| Mail Carrier | Route |
| Farmer | Harvest |
| Hairdresser | Salon |
| Mechanic | Oil |
| Judge | Gavel |
| Lawyer | Objection |
| Accountant | Spreadsheet |
| Personal Trainer | One more rep |
| Flight Attendant | Aisle |
| Paramedic | Sirens |
| Translator | Two languages |
| Photographer | Shutter |
| Real Estate Agent | Open house |
| Game Designer | Levels |
| Software Engineer | Bugs |
| Therapist | Couch |
| Veterinarian | Paws |
| Butcher | Cleaver |
| Baker | Dough |
| Florist | Bouquet |
| Janitor | Mop |
| Security Guard | Night shift |
| Spy | Undercover |
| Clown | Red nose |
| Dog Walker | Leash |
| Food Critic | Reviews |
| Race Car Driver | Checkered flag |
| Park Ranger | Trails |
| Marine Biologist | Deep dive |
| Voice Actor | Behind the mic |
| Beekeeper | Veil |
📚 School & Office 52 words
Nostalgia-driven and near-universal — almost everyone has sat in a classroom or an office. The rounds are quick because the words are concrete, which makes this a good pack for squeezing in three or four games before dinner. Fewer arguments than Celebrities, more than Animals.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Homework | Due tomorrow |
| Pop Quiz | No warning |
| Detention | Stay late |
| Recess | Playground |
| Field Trip | Permission slip |
| Report Card | Grades |
| Locker | Combination |
| Cafeteria | Trays |
| Chalkboard | Dust |
| Spelling Bee | Letter by letter |
| Show and Tell | Bring something |
| Graduation | Cap toss |
| Prom | Corsage |
| Yearbook | Signatures |
| School Bus | Yellow |
| Substitute Teacher | Fill in |
| Hall Pass | Bathroom trip |
| Science Fair | Trifold |
| Group Project | One does it all |
| Cheat Sheet | Hidden notes |
| All-Nighter | No sleep |
| Pencil Case | Zipper |
| Eraser | Rub out |
| Highlighter | Neon marker |
| Whiteboard | Dry erase |
| Principal's Office | In trouble |
| Gym Class | Change clothes |
| Library Card | Checkout |
| Book Report | Summary |
| Class Clown | Jokester |
| Teacher's Pet | Favorite |
| Snow Day | Cancelled |
| Summer Break | Three months |
| Roll Call | Present |
| Meeting | Agenda |
| Deadline | Due |
| Coffee Break | Ten minutes |
| Water Cooler | Gossip |
| Cubicle | Partition |
| Promotion | Raise |
| Overtime | Late hours |
| Out of Office | Auto-reply |
| Team Building | Trust fall |
| Resignation Letter | Two weeks |
| Office Party | Awkward |
| Monday Morning | Dreaded |
| Lunch Break | Noon |
| Printer Jam | Paper stuck |
| Sick Day | Call in |
| Intern | Coffee runs |
| The Boss | Corner office |
| Payday | Deposit |
🌦 Nature & Weather 52 words
Weather, landscape and the things sky does. The words are broad enough that honest clues can sound suspiciously vague — "cold" fits half the pack — so the crew has to reach for specific imagery to prove itself. Rewards players who describe a scene rather than a fact.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Rainbow | Prism |
| Tornado | Funnel |
| Volcano | Lava |
| Thunderstorm | Rumble |
| Blizzard | Whiteout |
| Heatwave | Scorching |
| Fog | Low visibility |
| Hail | Pellets |
| Northern Lights | Aurora |
| Earthquake | Tremor |
| Tsunami | Wall of water |
| Avalanche | Rushing snow |
| Full Moon | Werewolf |
| Solar Eclipse | Total darkness |
| Shooting Star | Make a wish |
| Sunrise | First light |
| Quicksand | Sinking |
| Geyser | Erupts hot |
| Waterfall | Cascade |
| Desert | Barren |
| Glacier | Slow ice |
| Rainforest | Humid |
| Coral Reef | Colorful |
| Cactus | Prickly |
| Bamboo | Shoots |
| Sunflower | Faces the sun |
| Venus Flytrap | Snaps shut |
| Four-Leaf Clover | Rare find |
| Tumbleweed | Rolls |
| Sandstorm | Wall of dust |
| Monsoon | Downpour |
| Drizzle | Light rain |
| Frost | Thin ice |
| Lightning | Bolt |
| Hurricane | Eye |
| Puddle | After rain |
| Icicle | Hanging ice |
| Mist | Haze |
| Meteor Shower | Streaks |
| Tide | In and out |
| Canyon | Gorge |
| Cave | Stalactite |
| Swamp | Murky |
| Meadow | Wildflowers |
| Oasis | Mirage |
| Cliff | Edge |
| Lagoon | Calm water |
| Moss | Damp green |
| Redwood | Towering |
| Pinecone | Falls |
| Acorn | Squirrel food |
| Seashell | Listen to it |
🦸 Fictional Characters 52 words
Characters rather than titles, spanning cartoons, comics and books. The split between household names and deeper cuts is intentional: it creates rounds where two crew members are confident and a third is genuinely lost, which is when accusations get interesting.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Batman | Bat signal |
| Superman | Krypton |
| Wonder Woman | Lasso |
| Darth Vader | Breathing |
| Yoda | Backwards speech |
| Elsa | Frozen touch |
| Mickey Mouse | Round ears |
| Pikachu | Pokéball |
| Mario | Mushroom |
| Sonic | Rings |
| Hello Kitty | Bow |
| Winnie the Pooh | Honey pot |
| Sherlock Holmes | Deduction |
| Dracula | Fangs |
| Santa Claus | Chimney |
| The Tooth Fairy | Under the pillow |
| Cupid | Arrow |
| Bigfoot | Footprints |
| The Easter Bunny | Hidden eggs |
| Zeus | Olympus |
| Hercules | Twelve labors |
| Robin Hood | Steals rich |
| Peter Pan | Never grows up |
| Tinker Bell | Pixie dust |
| Cinderella | Midnight |
| Snow White | Seven friends |
| Aladdin | Magic carpet |
| The Genie | Three wishes |
| Buzz Lightyear | Infinity |
| Woody | Pull string |
| Olaf | Warm hugs |
| Dory | Forgets |
| Gollum | Precious |
| Gandalf | You shall not pass |
| Hermione Granger | Time turner |
| Voldemort | No nose |
| Iron Man | Arc reactor |
| Hulk | Smash |
| Thor | Asgard |
| Captain America | Shield |
| Groot | I am |
| Homer Simpson | D'oh |
| Scooby-Doo | Snacks |
| Patrick Star | Under a rock |
| Bugs Bunny | What's up doc |
| Kermit the Frog | Felt |
| Miss Piggy | Hi-ya |
| Godzilla | Roar |
| King Kong | Empire State |
| Frankenstein | Bolts |
| The Grinch | Steals Christmas |
| Willy Wonka | Golden ticket |
🇳🇵 Nepal 52 words
A regional pack for Nepali groups and anyone who's spent time there — mountains, food, festivals and places that don't appear in any other category. Outside that audience it plays as a hard-mode pack, so check the table knows it before you switch it on.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Momo | Steamed pockets |
| Kathmandu | Capital |
| Everest | Peak |
| Sherpa | Mountain guide |
| Yak | Highland ox |
| Dal Bhat | Rice and lentils |
| Gurkha | Brave soldier |
| Pokhara | Lakeside |
| Annapurna | Trek |
| Prayer Flags | Colorful strings |
| Rhododendron | National flower |
| Buddha | Born here |
| Pashupatinath | Sacred temple |
| Boudhanath | Big stupa |
| Lumbini | Birthplace |
| Thangka | Scroll painting |
| Khukuri | Curved blade |
| Terai | Flat lowland |
| Chitwan | Jungle safari |
| One-Horned Rhino | Rare beast |
| Bengal Tiger | Striped hunter |
| Red Panda | Fire fox |
| Himalayas | Snow range |
| Sadhu | Holy man |
| Rickshaw | Pedal ride |
| Tihar | Festival of lights |
| Dashain | Big festival |
| Newari | Valley culture |
| Sel Roti | Ring bread |
| Chiya | Milk tea |
| Sekuwa | Grilled meat |
| Gundruk | Fermented greens |
| Bhaktapur | Old city |
| Patan | City of art |
| Durbar Square | Palace plaza |
| Kumari | Living goddess |
| Namaste | Greeting |
| Dhaka Topi | National cap |
| Terraced Fields | Hillside farming |
| Suspension Bridge | Swaying crossing |
| Base Camp | Climber's rest |
| Poon Hill | Sunrise view |
| Lhotse | Fourth tallest |
| Kali Gandaki | River gorge |
| Singha Durbar | Government palace |
| Machapuchare | Fishtail peak |
| Rara Lake | Blue lake |
| Bagmati | Holy river |
| Mustang | Forbidden kingdom |
| Yeti | Snow legend |
| Trekking | Long hike |
| Sarangi | Folk fiddle |
🌶 Spicy 52 words
The adult-leaning pack: nothing explicit, but the words assume a room of grown-ups and a bit of embarrassment. It's the one category to turn off for a family game, and the one that produces the loudest rounds when the group is right for it.
| SECRET WORD | IMPOSTER HINT |
|---|---|
| Ghost Pepper | Fiery |
| Wasabi | Green paste |
| Sriracha | Rooster bottle |
| Jalapeño | Green heat |
| Habanero | Orange burn |
| Carolina Reaper | World's hottest |
| Chili | Bowl of red |
| Cayenne | Ground pepper |
| Tabasco | Little bottle |
| Gochujang | Korean paste |
| Sichuan Pepper | Numbing |
| Hot Wings | Saucy wings |
| Nashville Hot | Fried and fiery |
| Peri Peri | Bird's eye sauce |
| Vindaloo | Fiery curry |
| Harissa | Red paste |
| Chili Oil | Infused |
| Horseradish | Sinus clearer |
| Mustard | Yellow squeeze |
| Ginger | Zingy root |
| Pepper Spray | Self defense |
| Salsa | Chip dip |
| Buffalo Sauce | Wing coating |
| Chipotle | Smoky |
| Scotch Bonnet | Caribbean heat |
| Thai Chili | Tiny and hot |
| Paprika | Red dust |
| Chili Flakes | Pizza shaker |
| Scoville | Heat scale |
| Curry Powder | Blend |
| Spicy Ramen | Fire noodles |
| Hot Pot | Bubbling broth |
| Firecracker | Explosive kick |
| Chili Con Carne | Meat and beans |
| Mango Habanero | Sweet heat |
| Jerk Seasoning | Jamaican rub |
| Red Chili | Dried pod |
| Green Curry | Thai heat |
| Spicy Mayo | Creamy kick |
| Tongue Burn | Ouch |
| Milk Rescue | Cools the burn |
| Forehead Sweat | Beads |
| Extra Hot | Menu warning |
| Chili Challenge | Dare |
| Pepperoncini | Pickled pepper |
| Banana Pepper | Mild yellow |
| Serrano | Sharper jalapeño |
| Poblano | Mild green |
| Bird's Eye | Small but mighty |
| Chili Crisp | Crunchy oil |
| Hot Honey | Sweet burn |
| Five Alarm | Extreme spice |
Build your own pack
Can't find the perfect theme? The game lets you add custom words with your own hints — inside jokes, coworkers' names, your hometown's landmarks — and play them as their own category. Type a word, add an optional hint after a slash (e.g. Disneyland / a happy place), and add three or more to unlock the pack.