In Luminary

Impostor

Impostor is Luminary's standalone word-bluffing game for at least three people. It sits directly on the app's home screen, separate from the decks. Everyone gets the same secret word, only the impostors do not.

Friends give verbal clues after privately checking one shared phone

Players: 3+, no fixed limit
Intensity: Brains over speed
Best for: Groups that love word games and clever bluffing.
Format: Standalone game

How to play

How a round works

Going around the table, each player gives two clues about the word. The group tries to expose the impostors, while the impostors try to blend in and guess the word.

Pass the phone
The phone goes around the group. Each player privately sees their word or Impostor role on screen, then passes the device on without revealing it.
Give clues
Going clockwise, each player says a fitting word. Across two rounds, everyone gives two clues.
Discuss and vote
Then the group debates who was too vague and votes on who the impostor is.
The reveal
Expose the impostor and the group wins. If they stay hidden or guess the word, the impostors win.

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FAQ

Impostor FAQ

Where do I find Impostor in Luminary?

Impostor appears as a standalone game directly on the Luminary home screen. It is separate from the deck-based party round.

How many players does Impostor need?

At least three. The more people join, the more exciting the bluffing and debating gets.

What does the Impostor know?

Regular players see the same secret word. The Impostor does not know that word and must use everyone else's clues to blend in.

How does the Impostor win?

The Impostor wins by surviving the group's vote or by correctly guessing the secret word. The group wins by identifying the Impostor first.

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