
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,385
- BGG rating
- 6.5
The Chameleon
- 3–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2017

2021
Rules assistance for L'Imposteur
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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L'Imposteur is a board game released in 2021 for 3–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Acting.
Finding the Impostor is your primary mission... One word each. Everyone seems convincing, but one of you is pretending to be someone else. That someone is The Impostor. Each round, a secret word is chosen. Everyone knows what the word is, except for the player who received the Impostor card... but which player is it? Players use trickery, deduction, or bluffing when they give their word to prove their innocence and to find the impostor. Once everyone has said their word, the voting begins to determine which player is the impostor. Players must rely on the team and their detective skills to successfully find the impostor and win the game. The Impostor is a game involving matching ideas, bluffing, and guessing for a fun time with your friends.
L'Imposteur supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for L'Imposteur is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists L'Imposteur for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
L'Imposteur has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
L'Imposteur belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Word Game. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Acting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists L'Imposteur as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.