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The Imposter Artist

Item needed:

  1. Paper
  2. Pens/ Sketchpens
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Min players:

4

Max players:

10

Required age:

12

Average cost:

$1

Game duration(Mins):

5 - 20
The host chooses a word, writes it on paper and gives it to the participants. The twist is, one participant will get a paper that says imposter. Now, the host choose one player to start drawing. Each participant draws one line at a time, but must try not to make it so obvious.The imposter needs to pretend to know what he/she is drawing. Everyone draws twice ( two turns ) and then the group gets to vote who they think the imposter is. If the imposter tricks the other participants, he/she wins the game.

Overview

The Imposter Artist is a fun and engaging party game where players take turns drawing to guess a secret word while an imposter tries to blend in. The aim is for the imposter to avoid detection while the other players attempt to identify the imposter among them.

Game Rules

Setup

  1. Materials Needed:
    • Paper
    • Pens or pencils
  2. Participants:
    • Minimum: 4 players
    • Maximum: 10 players
  3. Age Requirement:
    • Suitable for ages 12 and up
  4. Duration:
    • Approximately 20 minutes per game

How to Play

  1. Host Selection:
    • Choose one player to be the host. The host will not participate in drawing but will facilitate the game.
  2. Choosing a Word:
    • The host selects a word and writes it on separate pieces of paper, one for each player. On one piece of paper, instead of the word, the host writes “Imposter”.
  3. Distribution:
    • The host hands out the papers to each player. Players should not reveal what is written on their paper.
  4. Starting the Drawing:
    • The host selects a player to start the drawing. This player draws one line on a blank sheet of paper. The drawing must be relevant to the chosen word but should not make it too obvious.
  5. Taking Turns:
    • Each player takes turns drawing one line at a time. The objective is to contribute to the drawing without revealing the word explicitly.
    • The imposter must try to blend in and pretend to know the word while drawing their lines.
  6. Drawing Rounds:
    • Each player will draw twice. After two rounds of drawing (each player drawing two lines), the drawing phase ends.
  7. Voting:
    • After the drawing is complete, the group discusses and votes on who they believe the imposter is.
    • Each player casts their vote simultaneously. The player with the most votes is accused of being the imposter.
  8. Revealing the Imposter:
    • If the accused player is the imposter, the imposter loses, and the rest of the players win.
    • If the imposter is not correctly identified, the imposter wins the game by successfully deceiving the other players.

Winning the Game

  • Imposter Wins:
    • The imposter wins if they successfully avoid detection after the voting round.
  • Other Players Win:
    • The rest of the players win if they correctly identify the imposter during the voting round.

Game Strategy

  • For the Imposter:
    • Pay attention to the drawing and try to add lines that could fit multiple possibilities.
    • Stay calm and blend in with your drawing style to avoid suspicion.
  • For the Other Players:
    • Observe each player’s drawing carefully and look for inconsistencies or irrelevant lines.
    • Discuss and share your thoughts with others during the voting phase to identify the imposter.

Conclusion

The Imposter Artist is a thrilling game that tests your ability to deceive and detect deception. Gather your friends, sharpen your pens, and enjoy a game of mystery and creativity!