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Catch the Artist Guide: How a round works
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About
OverviewCatch the Artist! is a drawing and deduction game where one player — the Imposter — doesn't know the secret theme and has to fake their way through while everyone else draws it correctly. This guide covers how each role works, how to vote smart, and how to spend the cash you earn.
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Contents
01
How a round works
Step
In short
Every round has three phases: learn the theme, draw, then vote.
At the start of each round the theme appears on screen for Innocent players — the Imposter sees nothing. Everyone draws during the drawing phase, then all drawings are shown at once and players vote for who they think the Imposter is. The player with the most votes is eliminated as the Imposter.
- Check the theme Innocent players read the theme shown on screen before drawing starts.
- Draw finish your drawing before time runs out.
- Vote pick the player you think is the Imposter.
- Result the player with the most votes is called out as the Imposter.
02
Playing as an Innocent
TipsIn short
Draw the theme clearly and use other Innocent drawings as a reference when voting.
Your job is straightforward: draw the theme as clearly as you can, then use the voting phase to spot the one drawing that doesn't fit. Because all Innocents know the same theme, their drawings will share common elements — the Imposter's won't.
Tips worth knowing
- During the voting phase, look for a drawing whose subject is completely different from everyone else's.
- Compare several drawings side by side before committing your vote.
03 Live and upcoming events
Events
Events running now or coming soon. They have fixed dates, so check them first.
04
Playing as the Imposter
WarnIn short
Watch other players' drawings in real time to figure out the theme before you finish your own.
You are not told the theme, but you can watch everyone else draw in real time during the drawing phase. Use what you see to guess the subject, then adjust your drawing to match. A drawing that looks completely unrelated to the others is the fastest way to get caught.
Worth watching out for
Study the shapes and subjects appearing in other players' drawings as soon as the phase starts.
Once you have a reasonable guess at the theme, steer your drawing toward it.
Aim for roughly the same level of detail as the other drawings.
05
Spotting the Imposter during voting
CheckAll drawings are shown together during the voting phase, which gives you a chance to compare them at a glance. Look for the one that breaks that pattern.
- Check whether all drawings share a clear common subject the one that doesn't is suspicious.
- Notice if one drawing looks deliberately vague or rushed compared to the rest.
- Narrow your candidates down, then vote for the most suspicious one even if you aren't certain.
06
Cash and unlockable items
SummaryIn short
Every completed game gives you cash, which you spend on cosmetic items.
Cash is awarded after every game regardless of the result, so simply playing is enough to build up your balance. Spend it on cosmetics to change how your character looks and moves. Up to 50 players can be in one room at a time.
- Cash earned at the end of every game, win or lose.
- Chairs one of the cosmetic categories you can unlock with cash.
- Pens customise the tool you draw with.
- Titles a label displayed on your profile in the game.
- Animations change how your character moves.
- Room size up to 50 players per room.
Glossary
Glossary- Theme
- The secret drawing subject given to Innocent players at the start of each round; the Imposter never sees it.
- Imposter
- The one player per round who doesn't know the theme and must guess it from watching others draw.
- Cash
- The in-game currency you earn after every completed game, used to unlock cosmetic items.
- Voting phase
- The phase after drawing ends, where all players look at everyone's work and vote for who they think the Imposter is.
Common questions
FAQCan the Imposter see other players drawing in real time?
Yes. During the drawing phase the Imposter can watch everyone else's drawings take shape as they happen.
Do I have to win to earn cash?
No. Cash is awarded for finishing a game regardless of which side wins.
How many players can join one room?
A single room holds up to 50 players.
What can I buy with cash?
You can unlock chairs, pens, titles, and animations.
Updated Oct 20, 2026
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