Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions people ask most about Imposketch. If yours isn't here, the contact page tells you how to reach a human.
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Playing
How many people can play? A classic room takes 3 to 8 players. Pass the phone also takes 3 to 8 people sharing one device. The hide-the-prop modes can be played alone or with friends.
How long does a game last? About four minutes per round. The host chooses 3, 5 or 8 rounds per match.
Do I need to be good at drawing? No. The impostor's look-alike prompt is close enough that rough doodles from everyone are normal. What gives an impostor away is usually a detail, not skill.
Can I play alone? Yes. Solo has the Daily Lineup, the Ghost Lineup and Sketch the Suspect, and the daily drawing challenge works alone too. The game modes guide explains each one.
Are there bots? When you host a party with fewer than three people, bots fill the empty seats so the round can start. Bots draw by replaying sketches that real players made for the same prompt.
Devices and accounts
What do I need? A phone, tablet or computer with a current browser. Nothing to install.
Do I need an account? No. Pick a name and join the room. Signing in is optional.
Can we play over Zoom, Meet or Teams? Yes. Everyone joins the room on their own device and you talk on the call. The video call guide has tips for keeping it smooth.
Which languages are supported? The game interface is available in 11 languages: English, Hebrew, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian and Chinese. Prompts are translated too.
Classrooms and groups
Can teachers use it? Yes, with students aged 13 and over, which is the minimum age in our terms. The teachers guide covers setup, joining by QR code from the projector, and lesson ideas.
What isn't allowed? The terms of service list the conduct rules: no abusive, harassing or obscene drawings or nicknames, and no impersonating other people. You can leave any room at any time, and you can report a problem through the contact page.
Money, ads and privacy
Is it free? Yes. Rooms, solo modes and the daily challenges are free. Optional cosmetic items for your avatar never affect scoring.
Are there ads? We may show ads on articles like this one to keep the game free. We don't put ads on the drawing, spotlight or voting screens. The privacy policy explains how advertising cookies work and how to opt out.
What data do you keep? The privacy policy lists exactly what is collected (for example your nickname, drawings and usage analytics), how long it is kept and how to ask for deletion.