Crewmates, Here’s How You Should Ace The Game Of Among Us

There is a critical need for mentoring with so many new players. Don’t worry; we’ve got you with our Among Us guide to becoming the greatest darn detective you can be (and likely losing some friends in the process).

Among Us is a cooperative multiplayer game for parties of four to ten individuals. The majority of the players are Crewmates, but one to three of them are Imposters (depending on the game parameters and player count). The Crewmates must discover who the Imposters are and vote them out, while the Imposters attempt to sabotage and kill as many Crewmates as possible – until the number of Crewmates is so low that the Imposters are unable to be voted out.

In theory, your role as a Crewmate is straightforward: escape being killed, do tasks, and figure out who is murdering your teammates. But, as it turns out, it’s not that simple in practice. Crewmates who are good at the game must be perceptive, suspicious, communicative, and informed about the game. The Crewmate tips that follow will show you how to do so. Oh, and if you’re enjoying the game, why not try one of the many other games available, such as Among Us, to put your friendships to the test once more?

Here are our top Among Us tips:

1. MOVE IN GROUPS

Staying together is the greatest way to thwart an imposter. The Imposters cannot assassinate you if you are accompanied by other Crewmates… Unless, of course, you’re unfortunate enough to be in the company of two imposters. The number of Imposters determines the size of the groupings. To be safe, you’ll need a party of five if there are two imposters. Remember that if imposters cooperate together, they can kill multiple targets. Also, be on the lookout for sabotage attempts aimed at disbanding the groupings.

2. KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON PLAYERS COMPLETING TASKS

If you see a player at a task spot, don’t assume they’re friendly and safe. The taskbar should fill up if they are genuinely finishing the work. They also require time to perform a task, particularly if it is lengthy. Have you ever seen someone start the Reactor in a split second? Imposter!

3. USE THE EMERGENCY MEETINGS FOR STRATEGIZING

The purpose of emergency meetings is to figure out who the killer is. But why not use them with your team to strategize? You can take advantage of the situation to recommend staying in a group or to request that people observe you performing a visual task. An emergency meeting all too often devolves into a screaming match of allegations, with both Crewmate and Imposter pleading their innocence.

4. COMMON TASKS

If you get a task like ‘Insert Keys’ on Polus or ‘Swipe Card’ on Polus and Skeld, it means that everyone else has it as well. That also implies that if you don’t have a shared task, no one else does. In other words, knowing where typical chores are located is beneficial. Do you see someone else ‘completing’ a frequent chore that you aren’t doing? Another forgery!

5. DON’T WASTE YOUR VISUAL TASKS

Chores can only be completed by Crewmates, which is why visual tasks are so important. You can be certain that someone is in the clear if you observe them complete a visual task such as a scan in the MedBay or Laboratory. In other words, performing visual tasks without the presence of other players reduces your odds of winning. Visual tasks have been dubbed “overpowered” by certain players, so don’t disregard them. If you save them, you can even use them to prove your innocence after an emergency meeting.

6. ALWAYS TRY TO FIX SABOTAGE

Waiting on others to cure sabotage is a waste of time. You will undoubtedly lose the game if all of your Crewmates share the same outlook. Of course, as the player count decreases, the risk of no one correcting the sabotage increases. Skip early in the game if you truly want to. Also, bear in mind that sabotage might be used to set up traps, so attempt to travel in groups.

7. WHEN IN DOUBT, SKIP THE VOTE

Too many Crewmates vote for the first color that is mentioned. Vote that individual out if there is serious proof against him. But don’t take the chance if it’s based on supposition. This is especially true at the start of the game when evidence is scant and there is still time to detect the Imposter. Pay attention to anyone who appears to be casting early suspicions; they may be trying to sow the seeds of distrust.

8. DON’T SPAM

You should not be scared to speak up, but you should refrain from repeatedly asking the same question. Among Us discussions might sometimes look (or sound) like this:
“Who?”
“Where?”
“Where was the body?”
“Red sus”
“Where?”
“Who should I vote for?”

You have no control over your teammates, but you can choose not to participate. If you get crowded out, try to interrupt the cycle by stating some important observations.

9. IS THE KILL FRESH?

Did you know that seeing a dead body standing up indicates that the kill was recent? If you just passed someone before discovering the body, they’ll need a really excellent reason to avoid voting.

10. DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE VENTS!

Crew Members tend to forget all too often that Imposters can use vents. Be wary of words like “I saw Blue in that room, so he didn’t do it.” You should study how the vents are related if you are serious about winning the game. You will get the ability to demolish a large number of alibis.

11. CHECK ROOMS

Check the rooms you pass for dead bodies. It may take some time before a body is discovered if all Crewmates are entirely engaged in their tasks. You’ve not only given the Imposter plenty of time to kill again, but you’ve also erased all proof.

12. CHECK THE DOOR LOG

This feature on the Mira HQ map logs every player who passes by a sensor. On the map, there are three sensors. This record might assist you in determining who was present at the time of the murder and who has been lying. It’s worth noting that the Door Log only displays the last 20 incidents. This is useful for catching vented Imposters because they may activate two sensors on different ends of the map.

13. USE THE CAMERAS

The cameras on Skeld and Polus, like the Door Log, provide information on everyone’s whereabouts. You can even catch a murderer off guard. When you are viewing the cameras, more experienced Imposters will notice the blinking light on the cameras. You can, however, use that as well. Return to the camera after walking away. Hopefully, the Imposter mistook you for someone else and is now revealing themselves to be a murderer.

If you follow these guidelines, you’ll be the best investigator in the game! Do you want a bonus tip? Insiders use “lime” and “cyan” instead of “light green” and “light blue.” Even better, because Among Us 2 has been canceled, there’s no need to retrain for the sequel. Many of these skills will also transfer to games like Among Us, so we’ve really outdone ourselves here.