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Among Us has rocketed in popularity recently, and it seems like everyone\u2019s playing it. If you\u2019re looking for a good time, you might be interested in giving the game a try.<\/p>\n

Jumping into a multiplayer game<\/strong> unprepared can be a bit daunting, but don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ll give you the details you need to make your experience better. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n

What is Among Us?<\/h2>\n

InnerSloth\u2019s Among Us<\/strong> is a top-down social deduction game that forces you to question the motives of all of your teammates. It was originally released in June 2018 and popularized by Twitch stream Sodapoppin in July 2020.<\/p>\n

The team initially developed Among Us as a mobile-only title. It also received a wider PC release<\/strong> in November 2018. In August 2020, InnerSloth announced that plans for a sequel were canceled. Instead, all of the new content would be added to the original game.<\/p>\n

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What are the rules of Among Us?<\/h2>\n

In order to win, you\u2019ll need to complete all of your tasks, vote out the Impostor<\/strong>, or kill everyone on board, depending on the role you\u2019re assigned.<\/p>\n

The game contains two roles that players can receive: Crewmate or Impostor. Let\u2019s take a look at these roles and how it\u2019ll change how you interact with the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Crewmate<\/h3>\n

The crewmate\u2019s job is to complete their tasks before the imposter kills everyone onboard the ship or station. Alternatively, you can win the game as a crewmate by ejecting the Impostor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You can see your tasks on-screen, and helpful arrows can also guide you to jobs you have to do. When you complete tasks, the taskbar will fill<\/strong> and show the progress of your entire crew.<\/p>\n

If you want to win the game, you\u2019ll need to get everyone on board to do all of their tasks. If a crewmate dies, not to worry! They can still do jobs as a ghost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Impostor<\/h3>\n

The Impostor\u2019s job is to kill all of the crewmates, one way or another. You can sabotage systems<\/strong> to force players to move around and create confusion. There\u2019s also the ability to travel through the vents in the ship or station, which lets you move rapidly across the map.<\/p>\n

You could throw suspicion<\/strong> onto other crewmates and turn them against each other, but be careful. Making accusations can backfire on you.<\/p>\n

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Meetings<\/h2>\n

Meetings will occur if a player hits the \u2018emergency meeting\u2019 button in the level\u2019s cafeteria, or if someone reports a dead body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Meetings are the only time that the in-game chat is accessible. If you want to talk to people, you have to call a meeting<\/strong>. Any players that have been killed can\u2019t communicate with you. They can see your chat, but you can\u2019t see theirs.<\/p>\n

During this time, the crew can discuss movement, raise suspicions<\/strong>, and vote to eject a team member if enough people think they\u2019re the Impostor.<\/p>\n

As a crewmate, you need to be on the lookout for any unusual behavior during meetings. Players throwing immediate suspicion onto others could be a sign they\u2019re the Impostor; they could also be telling the truth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As the Impostor, this is a critical time for you. You\u2019ll need to use misdirection and manipulation<\/strong> to convince the crew that you\u2019re on their side. Take the opportunity to endear yourself to the crew or find reasons to raise suspicion against other players. Take note of any tactics that emerge during this period and take advantage of them.<\/p>\n

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How can I win Among Us?<\/h2>\n

Winning a game can be difficult. If the Impostor is talented, you may never find them. If the crew are focused and in lock-step, you may only get one kill. Read on for some of our quick tips for how to win in Among Us.<\/p>\n

As a Crewmate<\/h3>\n

Your primary focus should be on completing tasks<\/strong>. Even when you die, your ghost can still finish assignments. If you just get all of the tasks done, you can win the game.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s rarely that easy. You also need to protest your innocence<\/strong> from time to time in the meetings. You may notice suspicious behavior that you want to make light of, but it could blowback on you.<\/p>\n

Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n