Hard Mode Imposter Game Words
Abstract ideas and feelings. Only for experts. 30 words, ready to play below.
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All 30 hard mode words
Each word has a hint the imposter can see and an undercover word used in Undercover mode. Playing in person without a phone? Read one out to everyone except the imposter.
| Secret word | Imposter hint | Undercover word |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Passing | Memory |
| Gravity | Falling | Magnetism |
| Dream | Sleep | Nightmare |
| Shadow | Dark | Reflection |
| Echo | Repeat | Whisper |
| Silence | Nothing | Darkness |
| Luck | Chance | Fate |
| Jealousy | Green | Envy |
| Nostalgia | Old | Memory |
| Deja Vu | Familiar | Dream |
| Secret | Hidden | Lie |
| Promise | Keep | Contract |
| Rumor | Spread | Gossip |
| Patience | Waiting | Calm |
| Freedom | Open | Independence |
| Gossip | Talk | Rumor |
| Procrastination | Later | Laziness |
| Hiccup | Sudden | Sneeze |
| Goosebumps | Chills | Shiver |
| Awkward | Silence | Embarrassing |
| Inflation | Prices | Taxes |
| Autopilot | Automatic | Cruise Control |
| Sarcasm | Tone | Irony |
| Karma | Returns | Luck |
| Peer Pressure | Friends | Dare |
| Midlife Crisis | Sports Car | Retirement |
| Monday | Start | Sunday |
| Traffic Jam | Stuck | Road Trip |
| Spoiler | Ending | Trailer |
| Small Talk | Weather | Gossip |
Frequently asked questions
What are good hard mode words for the imposter game?
Good hard mode words are things every player knows but can describe in many different ways. This list has 30 hard mode words, including Time, Gravity, Dream, Shadow and more, each with a built-in hint for the imposter.
How do I play the imposter game with hard mode words?
Add your players, keep the Hard Mode pack selected and press Start game. Pass the phone so everyone can privately see the secret word, give one-word clues, then vote on who the imposter is.
What does the imposter see?
Depending on your settings, the imposter sees a vague hint word, only the category, or nothing at all. In Undercover mode they get a similar word instead and don't know they're the imposter.