The reveal is a show
All clues flip onto the big screen at once, so the whole room reacts together. That moment is the game.
The imposter word game for one big screen
Everyone gets the same secret word, except one player. Give one-word clues, spot who doesn't fit, and vote out the imposter. The board goes on any shared screen, phones are the controllers. Free, for 3 to 8 players, with nothing to install.
- TV
- Laptop
- Zoom, Teams, Meet
Check your phone
The clues
cozy
wood
camping
snow
Who's the imposter?
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Caught!
Imposter
The word was cabin. The imposter had tent.
Learn it in 30 seconds. Argue about it all night.
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Open it on a shared screen
A smart TV, a laptop, or a screen share on a video call. Press Start and a room code and QR code appear.
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Join on your phones
Everyone scans the QR or types the code. Each phone shows a secret word. One player, the imposter, gets a slightly different word.
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Give one-word clues
Everyone types one word that fits their secret word. All the clues land on the big screen at the same moment.
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Vote out the imposter
Talk it out, then vote on your phone. Catch the imposter for points, or fool everyone if it was you.
Better than passing one phone around
Secrets stay secret
Your word is on your own phone, with a tap-to-hide button. Nobody sees it, and nobody waits for the phone.
In the room or on a call
Any browser, nothing to install. Far apart? Share the screen on Zoom, Teams or Meet and everyone joins from their phone.
Pick a pack, or steal our word lists
Everyday objects
Things in every home. The easiest pack for a first game, and great with kids.
- umbrellavsraincoat
- pillowvsblanket
- toothbrushvscomb
Food and drinks
Coffee or tea? Pizza or burger? Close pairs that start arguments fast.
- coffeevstea
- pizzavsburger
- applevspear
Places
Beaches, airports, libraries and castles. Good for clues about what you do there.
- beachvsswimming pool
- libraryvsbookshop
- airportvstrain station
Office and work
Meetings, deadlines and coffee machines. Made for team socials and office parties.
- emailvschat message
- meetingvsworkshop
- laptopvstablet
Frequently asked questions
Is Echo free?
Yes. Echo is free to play in any browser. There is nothing to buy and no account to make.
How many players do you need?
Three to eight players. It is at its best with four to six.
Do we need a TV?
No. Any shared screen works: a TV, a laptop or tablet in the middle of the table, or a screen share on Zoom, Teams or Google Meet.
Do we need to download an app?
No. Open the site on the shared screen, then everyone joins on their own phone by scanning the QR code or typing the 4-letter room code.
Can we play over Zoom, Teams or Google Meet?
Yes. One person opens the game and shares their screen. Everyone else joins on their phone with the room code.
Does the imposter know they are the imposter?
No. The imposter gets a word that is close to everyone else's, like tent instead of cabin, and has to work out from the clues that something is off.
How does scoring work?
If the group catches the imposter, everyone who voted for them gets 100 points. If the imposter escapes, they get 200. A caught imposter who guesses the real word wins 100 back.
Is it good for kids and families?
Yes. The Everyday pack uses simple words that kids know, and rounds are short. Anyone who can read a word and type one can play.
Grab a screen.
Start a game.
TV, laptop or video call. Takes 30 seconds to set up. Free to play, for 3 to 8 players.
Start a game