Voting is important for a democracy, and voting in Innersloth’s Among Us is the only way to get rid of the dangerous Impostor (or Impostors) lurking around the map. When players vote in Among Us, they often spend anywhere from ten seconds to two minutes arguing about who everyone else should vote for, with some players presenting evidence of Impostor misdeeds and others fervently trying to provide some sort of alibi for their whereabouts. Once a vote has been cast it cannot be changed, and players are rewarded with a small sticker that says “I Voted.”

“I Voted” stickers are common in both the United States and Canada. They are given to people by poll workers immediately after voting in elections, and not only do they act as proof to family and friends that the person in possession of the sticker did indeed vote, but it also serves as a sort of consolation prize, both for the people who voted for candidates who did not win and simply for having to stand in line for such a long time (in many cases) to do so. It’s a small prize, but it is something.

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When players vote in Among Us, they usually find out immediately whether it was a good decision or not. Unlike real-life elections, which can take days to fully count properly and months to implement, elections in Among Us are immediate – whoever receives the most votes is forced out, whether it’s out of an airlock into empty space or off a bridge into bubbling lava. The amount of time the “I Voted” sticker appears on the screen isn’t very long, but it does still serve a purpose – it shows that particular Among Us Crewmate is participating.

Voting In Among Us Is About Participation

Players in Among Us aren’t just trying to figure out who the Impostor is, they’re also trying to get all of their tasks done as safely and efficiently as possible. The Impostor (or Impostors, if Among Us players choose more than one) is trying to sabotage that safety, and can do things such as shutting off the lights and the oxygen to force players to stop what they’re doing and deal with whatever new mess has been created. Everyone in Among Us, if they are on the level, should want the Impostor out. This is why players who skip voting are so sus.

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If someone isn’t voting in Among Us, it could mean a few things. It could mean they don’t trust any of the people currently being grilled in the chat, and they’re having a hard time deciding which Crewmate is a safer pick. They could just be away from their phone or keyboard at the moment. Or, they could be purposefully trying not to make waves so no one realizes they’re the Impostor after all. While some Impostors choose the “Skip Vote” option in order to remain engaged but not appear antagonistic, others simply ignore voting altogether.

Even when players change Among Us’ settings so that they can’t see who is voting for who (a setting that mimics the real-life world of voting) players can still see whether or not that person cast a vote. Voting in Among Us is key to succeeding as a team, and if someone isn’t pulling their weight (and showing it off with their “I Voted” sticker) it may be a sign that they’re an Impostor after all.

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Christopher J. Teuton is an author, game developer, film director, and producer based out of Savannah, GA, in the United States. Owner of Filthy & Free Publishing. When not working on his various projects, acting as Screen Rant’s gaming editor, or spending time with his family, Christopher J. Teuton mostly enjoys playing with dogs and climbing on trees.

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