Word Ideas for Who is the Impostor?
The secret to an epic game is a balanced pair: similar enough for the impostor to bluff, yet distinct enough for a keen player to catch them. Here are examples from our game.
Example Pairs
In each pair, most players receive one sentence and the impostor receives the other.
| Innocents' Prompt | Impostor's Prompt |
|---|---|
| Drinking a strong black coffee | Drinking a heavily brewed black tea |
| Vacuuming the living room rug | Mopping the kitchen floor tiles |
| Brushing teeth in front of the mirror | Shaving face with shaving cream |
| Wearing dark sunglasses | Applying sunscreen on the face |
| Studying for an exam at the library | Reading a novel in a quiet bookstore |
| Sleeping in a camping tent | Sleeping in a cozy caravan by the lake |
| Forgetting what you were about to say | Having a word on the tip of your tongue |
| Solving a 1000-piece puzzle | Building an intricate Lego set |
| Smelling fresh rain on dry asphalt | Smelling freshly mowed grass |
| Boarding a long-haul international flight | Riding a high-speed train in the quiet car |
| Getting a haircut at the barbershop | Visiting the dentist for a checkup |
| Playing Monopoly with family | Playing Scrabble with close friends |
| Hiking up a steep mountain summit | Walking through a dense green forest |
| Peeling fresh potatoes | Peeling carrots with a vegetable peeler |
| Unwrapping a surprise birthday gift | Opening an online shopping parcel |
How to craft great pairs
- Same theme, different detail: two warm drinks, two professions, two household chores.
- Use full actions rather than single words: 'Peeling carrots' offers richer clues than just 'carrot'.
- Avoid pairs that are too distinct: the impostor would get caught immediately.
- Avoid identical pairs: nobody could ever figure it out.
What about photos and videos?
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