School Imposter Game Words
Classrooms, subjects and school-day classics. 30 words, ready to play below.
Game mode
Game settings
Imposters Max 1 with 3 players 
Imposter hint A vague clue word to help them bluff 
Rounds 
Discussion timer All 30 school 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | Night | Project |
| Exam | Stress | Quiz |
| Backpack | Books | Lunchbox |
| Pencil | Eraser | Pen |
| Calculator | Numbers | Ruler |
| Recess | Break | Lunch |
| Principal | Office | Teacher |
| Graduation | Cap | Prom |
| School Bus | Yellow | Taxi |
| Library | Shhh | Bookstore |
| Science Lab | Goggles | Kitchen |
| Math | Equations | Physics |
| History | Past | Geography |
| Art Class | Paint | Music Class |
| Gym Class | Whistle | Recess |
| Detention | Trouble | Homework |
| Report Card | Grades | Exam |
| Field Trip | Bus | Vacation |
| Locker | Combination | Desk |
| Cafeteria | Trays | Restaurant |
| Whiteboard | Marker | Chalkboard |
| Spelling Bee | Letters | Quiz |
| Yearbook | Photos | Diary |
| Summer Break | Freedom | Weekend |
| Notebook | Lines | Sketchbook |
| Microscope | Tiny | Telescope |
| Globe | Spin | Map |
| Dictionary | Words | Encyclopedia |
| Teacher's Pet | Apple | Class Clown |
| Sports Day | Medals | Field Trip |
Frequently asked questions
What are good school words for the imposter game?
Good school words are things every player knows but can describe in many different ways. This list has 30 school words, including Homework, Exam, Backpack, Pencil and more, each with a built-in hint for the imposter.
How do I play the imposter game with school words?
Add your players, keep the School 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.