Since late 2020, Among Us has taken the gaming world by storm. Developed by the indie studio Innersloth, this multiplayer game quickly grew into a global sensation, especially during lockdowns when friends and families searched for fun online games to stay connected.
The rules are simple yet endlessly entertaining. The game requires 4 to 10 players and divides them into two groups:
- Crewmates – Their mission is to complete tasks scattered across the map and identify the hidden impostors.
- Impostors – Their job is to sabotage, deceive, and eliminate crewmates without getting caught.
At first glance, Among Us seems like a casual party game, but as anyone who has played it knows, it quickly becomes a game of psychology, strategy, and observation. Winning consistently whether as a crewmate or impostor requires much more than luck.
In this guide, we’ll explore the Top 10 tips and tricks to win in Among Us, followed by a few 200 IQ strategies that seasoned players use to outsmart even the sharpest opponents.
Tip 1: Master the Empty Garbage Task
One of the common tasks in Among Us is the empty garbage task. To save precious seconds, don’t wait until the leaves hit the surface. Instead, pull the handle quickly as soon as the task starts. This small trick might not seem like much, but when time matters especially if impostors are closing in it can make all the difference.
Tip 2: Use the Admin Map Wisely
The Admin Room map is one of the most powerful tools available to crewmates. It shows how many players are in each room. For example:
- If you notice one player in Electrical, and suddenly there are two, only for it to go back to one almost instantly, that usually means one thing: someone has been eliminated.
- If a body is reported right after such an occurrence, you can often deduce that the reporter is the impostor trying to cover their tracks with a self-report.
Learning to read the Admin map correctly can dramatically improve your survival chances.
Tip 3: Smart Venting as an Impostor
If you’re playing as the impostor, venting is both your greatest weapon and biggest risk. For instance, when venting from Electrical to Security, you can accidentally reveal yourself if someone is already in Security. A clever trick is to vent toward Medbay first, quickly scan the room, and then jump into Security if it’s clear. This sneak peek gives you control and reduces your chances of getting caught red-handed.
Tip 4: Positioning Yourself on Cameras
Surveillance cameras are another essential tool for crewmates. Instead of simply watching for suspicious movements, position yourself so you can see vents while using cameras. For example:
- If someone enters Medbay and vents away, you’ll immediately know who it was.
- Similarly, watching the Electrical vent from Medbay can help you catch impostors in action.
By widening your field of view, cameras become an even stronger ally.
Tip 5: The Card Swipe Trick
The card swipe task in Admin is infamous for frustrating players. Swipe too fast or too slow, and it fails. To avoid this:
- Swipe the card left and right a few times first to “warm up.”
- Alternatively, swipe very slowly until halfway, then speed up until the end.
With practice, you’ll never waste time struggling with this task again.
Tip 6: Hide the Camera Blink
Impostors often avoid areas where they see the red camera blink, which indicates someone is watching. A sneaky trick for crewmates is to stand close to the cameras to hide the blinking light. That way, impostors think nobody is watching. If they strike, the actual camera watcher will see everything.
Tip 7: Spotting Fake Power Diversion
If you notice a player doing the power diversion task at the very beginning of the game, they are almost certainly faking it. Why? Because diverting power always starts in Electrical before being accepted elsewhere. By catching small task inconsistencies like this, you can easily identify impostors early on.
Tip 8: The Fake Upload Task in Admin
Another common giveaway is when players pretend to upload files in Admin at the start of the game. Uploading is always the second step first, files must be downloaded elsewhere. If someone skips straight to uploading, you can safely assume they’re faking it.
Tip 9: Quick Navigation Task Completion
In Navigation, many players drag the lines carefully to align them with the center. But there’s a faster way: just tap the center once. The task auto-aligns instantly. Not only does this save time, but it also makes you less vulnerable to surprise impostor attacks.
Tip 10: Use Comms Sabotage as an Impostor
If you’re an impostor and the taskbar is nearly full, one of the best defensive moves is to sabotage communications. This prevents crewmates from seeing their remaining tasks until the sabotage is fixed. It also disables the cameras and Admin map, giving you more freedom to move without being tracked.
Advanced 200 IQ Tricks
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s move on to some pro-level strategies that can help you outsmart even the most experienced players.
1. Wall Splash Trick on Mira HQ
On the Mira HQ map, if you stand close to the right wall of Communications or Medbay, you can sometimes see a small “splash” when an impostor eliminates someone on the other side. Immediately rush to Cafeteria afterward you might be able to catch the impostor in the act or identify who left the scene.
2. Emergency Meeting Body Disappearance
Here’s a sneaky team play for impostors: if you and your partner eliminate two crewmates at once, one of you should quickly call an emergency meeting. The bodies disappear, leaving no evidence behind. Simply act confused, suggest skipping, and the crew remains in the dark about what just happened.
3. Smart Door and Vent Usage
If you eliminate someone in Electrical, resist the urge to immediately close the door and vent out. Instead, exit normally, then close the door behind you. That way, if another crewmate enters with you, they’ll discover the body together. This creates a false alibi, making it much harder to pin the blame on you.
4. Watching Task Bars
Crewmates can confirm suspicion by carefully observing the task bar movement.
- Short tasks update the bar immediately after completion.
- Long tasks only update after the final step.
If someone pretends to do a task but the bar doesn’t move, you’ve likely spotted an impostor.
5. The Invisible Name Trick
For players on mobile, you can use Unicode U+3164 (a blank character) as your username. This creates an invisible name in the game. While a bit cheeky and sometimes considered cheating, it allows you to hide behind scenery or even blend in with other crewmates, making stealth eliminations easier. Always make sure your lobby is okay with it before using this trick.
Final Thoughts
Among Us might look like a simple party game, but winning consistently requires a sharp mind, keen observation, and clever strategy. Whether you’re a crewmate racing to complete tasks or an impostor trying to blend in, mastering these 10 tips and tricks plus the advanced 200 IQ plays will give you a serious edge over your opponents.
To recap:
- Crewmates should focus on spotting inconsistencies in tasks, using the Admin map, and taking advantage of cameras.
- Impostors should learn to vent smartly, use sabotage wisely, and create believable alibis.
At the end of the day, Among Us is a game of trust and deception. The more you practice, the better you’ll become at reading others and hiding your own intentions.
So gather your friends, put these tricks to the test, and may the best crewmate (or impostor) win!