Strategies to Discover the Impostor: Tips from Expert Players

Impostor mode in Mystery Maker is like Among Us meets detective games: one player is the killer, and everyone must figure out who. Here are proven strategies to improve your odds.

Listen to Alibis Carefully

The killer has a fabricated alibi. Compare it against the evidence:

Timeline consistency: Does their story fit the sequence of events?

Location claims: Can they have been where they say when the crime occurred?

Details: Do they add unnecessary specifics (over-explaining) or stay vague?

Ask Strategic Questions

Generic questions get generic answers. Be specific:

"Where were you between [time X] and [time Y]?"

"What did you see when [specific event] happened?"

"Why would [evidence] point away from you?"

The killer must invent answers on the spot. Pressure them with follow-ups.

Watch for Behavioral Tells

Defensiveness: Innocent players often get curious; the killer may deflect.

Over-participation: Trying to steer discussion away from certain topics.

Inconsistency: Changing their story when new evidence appears.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Trusting your gut too early – Wait for evidence before accusing.

2. Ignoring the quiet player – Sometimes the killer stays low to avoid scrutiny.

3. Focusing on one suspect – Consider all possibilities until the evidence narrows it down.

Practice makes perfect. The more you play, the better you'll read people and evidence.