How to Play

Overview

Undercover is a social deduction party game for 4–10 players. Everyone receives a secret word — but the Undercover player gets a similar but different word. Through discussion and deduction, civilians must find and eliminate the impostors before it's too late!

Roles

Civilian

Majority

You receive the main secret word. Your goal is to identify and eliminate the Undercover agent(s) and Mr. White through clever discussion without revealing your word too obviously.

Undercover

1–3 Players

You receive a similar but different word. Blend in with the civilians! Give clues that are vague enough to not expose yourself, but specific enough to seem like a civilian. Survive until only 2 players remain to win.

Mr. White

Optional

You have no secret wordat all! Listen carefully to other players' clues to figure out the topic. If you get caught, you get one chance to guess the civilian word — guess correctly and you win instantly!

How to Play

1

Setup

Choose the number of players (4–10), adjust the number of Undercover agents and Mr. White, then enter each player's name.

2

Pick Cards

Pass the device around. Each player taps a face-down card to secretly see their role and word. Tap OK and pass the device — don't show anyone!

3

Discuss

Take turns giving a ONE-WORD or short clue about your word. Be descriptive enough to prove you're a civilian, but vague enough to not help the Undercover.

4

Vote

After everyone has spoken, discuss and vote to eliminate the player you think is the impostor.

5

Elimination

The voted player is eliminated and their role is revealed. If Mr. White is caught, they get one guess at the civilian word.

6

Repeat

Continue discussing and voting each round until a win condition is met.

Win Conditions

🛡️ Civilians Win

All Undercover agents and Mr. White are eliminated.

🕵️ Undercover Wins

Survives until only 2 players remain (1v1 with a civilian).

👻 Mr. White Wins

When eliminated, correctly guesses the civilian word.

Pro Tips

  • 1

    As a Civilian, don't be too specific with your clues — you might help the Undercover figure out the real word!

  • 2

    As Undercover, listen carefully to what others say and mirror their energy — be vague but confident.

  • 3

    As Mr. White, pay close attention to every clue. You need to piece together the word from context alone.

  • 4

    Watch for players who hesitate, give overly generic clues, or seem to be fishing for information.

  • 5

    Changing your clue style between rounds can help throw off suspicion — or raise it!