Among Us is a social deduction multiplayer game developed by Innersloth that pits teamwork against deception. Set aboard spacecraft and space stations, players assume roles as either Crewmates completing maintenance tasks or Impostors secretly sabotaging operations and eliminating crew members. This beginner's guide covers the core mechanics essential for new players entering public lobbies or private games with friends.
Crewmate vs Impostor Roles
The game supports 4-15 players across various maps including The Skeld, Polus, MIRA HQ, The Airship, and Fungle. Players are randomly assigned one of two key roles:
Crewmates must work together to complete maintenance tasks while identifying and voting out impostors.
Impostors must sabotage systems, eliminate crewmates, and blend in without revealing their true nature.
The match concludes when either all tasks are completed (Crewmate victory), all impostors are eliminated (Crewmate victory), or impostors successfully reduced crew numbers to parity.
Emergency Meetings Explained
The emergency meeting mechanic serves as a critical investigative tool in Among Us. Any player can trigger an emergency meeting by pressing the central red button in the lobby area, temporarily suspending gameplay.
During these meetings all surviving players:
- Share observations and suspicions
- Present alibis or accusations
- Vote on whether to eject suspected impostors
Impostors often participate strategically in these discussions to sow confusion and divert suspicion. Sharp deduction skills prove vital for crewmates navigating these debates.
Players experience smoother gameplay on PC through BlueStacks emulator with keyboard and mouse controls.
