Family Night Words for the Imposter Game

Board games, road trips, Sunday lunches and bedtime stories: 40 pairs that every member of the family can describe.

40 pairs, ready to play. Free, no sign-up.

Family Night word pairs

Civilians get the first word. In Undercover mode the imposter gets the second word; in Classic mode the imposter only sees the hint (if hints are on).

Civilian word	Imposter word	Hint
Board Game	Card Game	Play it at the table
Monopoly	Scrabble	Classic board game
Ludo	Snakes and Ladders	Roll the dice
Hide and Seek	Tag	Playground game
Movie Night	Game Night	Family evening
Picnic	Barbecue	Eating outdoors
Road Trip	Camping	Family adventure
Beach	Water Park	Summer day out
Zoo	Aquarium	See animals
Theme Park	Funfair	Rides and games
Grandma	Aunt	Family member
Dad	Uncle	Family member
Brother	Cousin	Family member
Baby	Toddler	Youngest in the family
Wedding	Birthday Party	Family celebration
Sunday Lunch	Christmas Dinner	Big family meal
Pancakes	French Toast	Weekend breakfast
Pizza	Tacos	Family dinner favourite
Popcorn	Chips	Movie snack
Bedtime Story	Lullaby	Before sleep
Homework	Chores	Things you have to do
Pocket Money	Allowance	Money from parents
Pet Dog	Pet Cat	Family pet
Goldfish	Parrot	Pet in a tank or cage
Garden	Balcony	Outside the house
Living Room	Kitchen	Room in the house
TV	Tablet	Screen at home
Family Photo	Selfie	Smile for the camera
Vacation	Weekend	Time off
Hotel	Airbnb	Place to stay on holiday
Aeroplane	Train	Holiday travel
Birthday Cake	Cupcakes	With candles
Gift	Card	Given on a birthday
Christmas Tree	Fairy Lights	Festive decoration
Snowman	Sandcastle	Something you build
Bicycle	Skateboard	Ride it outside
Football	Frisbee	Play with it in the park
Karaoke	Charades	Party game at home
Puzzle	LEGO	Build it piece by piece
Cartoon	Disney Movie	Watch it together

Who the family pack suits

This pack is designed so that a seven-year-old and a grandparent can play in the same round without anyone feeling lost. Every word comes from shared family life: holidays, games, meals, relatives and pets. It is a lovely choice for holiday visits, rainy weekends and after-dinner entertainment when phones would otherwise come out for scrolling.

Sample rounds and clues

Monopoly vs Scrabble. Two classic board games. "Box" and "takes ages" fit both. "Money" or "letters" gives the game away.
Picnic vs Barbecue. "Outdoors" and "sunny day" are shared. "Blanket" leans to Picnic, "grill" to Barbecue.
Grandma vs Aunt. A gentle, funny pair. "Spoils the kids" is a brilliant neutral clue that gets everyone laughing.

Other favourites: Hide and Seek vs Tag, Zoo vs Aquarium and Snowman vs Sandcastle.

Making it easier or harder

For a table with young children, play Classic mode. The imposter knows their role and may see a hint like "Classic board game", which keeps things friendly. Once everyone has the hang of it, Undercover mode adds lots of laughs, since the imposter gets Barbecue while everyone else describes the Picnic.

Mix this pack with kids words for younger players, or add custom words like family nicknames, holiday destinations or inside jokes. Pass one phone around the table and you are ready to play.

Keep score over a few rounds for an extra bit of friendly competition. Civilians earn a point each for a catch, and the imposter earns two for surviving.

Keep exploring

Read our guide to the imposter game for family night, or see how to play if it is everyone's first time.

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