# Phony: Imposter Party Game

> Phony: Imposter Party Game (iPhone/iPad app by Ziqi Xia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phony-imposter-party-game/id6758901186 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ziqi Xia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869819594)
- Category: Games, Casual, Family
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phony-imposter-party-game/id6758901186/reviews.md

## What is Phony?

Who among you is the Phony/Imposter?

Phony is the ultimate social deduction game designed to spice up house parties, family dinners, or road trips. No complicated setup, no internet required—just one phone and a group of friends ready to bluff, accuse, and laugh.

THE GOAL Everyone is given a secret word—except for one person: The Imposter.

The Innocents: Must prove they know the word without giving it away to the Imposter, while trying to identify who doesn't belong.

The Imposter: Must blend in, lie confidently, and try to guess the secret word based on everyone else's clues.

HOW TO PLAY

Pick a Category: Choose from tons of topics like Food, Geography, Professions, Hobbies, and more.

Pass the Phone: Hand the device around. Players secretly view their role—either the Secret Word or "Imposter."

Spin the Wheel: Let the app decide who starts the interrogation!

Discuss & Deduce: Go around the circle giving one-word clues or short sentences.

Vote: Did you find the Phony? Or did they fool you all?

FEATURES

100% Offline & Ad-Free Options: Play anywhere—camping, on a plane, or in a bar. No Wi-Fi needed.

Single Device Gameplay: No need for everyone to download the app. Just pass one phone around!

Diverse Categories: From "The Human Body" to "Household Objects," there’s a topic for every group.

Built-in Moderator: The app handles role assignment and turn order (with the Spin the Wheel feature) so you can focus on the game.

Sleek Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes for late-night gaming sessions.

Do you have the poker face to survive as the Imposter? Or the detective skills to catch them?

Download Phony today and find out who your real friends are!


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-03-09

To ensure fairness and gameplay experience for Imposters:
Easier time for imposters (simple hint is now given to imposter without revealing the word). Imposter randomization is now changed, decreased the chance of the previous imposter becoming imposter again (not 0%, just decreased the chance).

### 1.1 — 2026-02-21

New categories & words, improved UI.

### 1.0 — 2026-02-11

No release notes.

## More apps by Ziqi Xia

- [Cut-The-Check](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-check/id6757942571)

All apps by Ziqi Xia: https://appshunter.io/developer/1869819594

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