Among Us Drinking Game: Virtual Penalty and IRL Challenge Variations

When “Among Us” meets the world of drinking games, you get a hilarious, chaotic twist on the classic game night! Whether you’re playing with friends virtually or hosting a party in person, this drinking game adds a whole new level of suspense and laughs. Get ready to take your role as an Imposter or Crewmate seriously—every task failure or accusation could cost you a drink!

How to Play the Among Us Drinking Game

Basic Gameplay Overview

The drinking game follows the standard “Among Us” rules, but with fun penalties added to ramp up the excitement. As players are assigned their roles as Crewmates or Imposters, they’ll not only work to achieve their objectives but also be on the lookout for each other’s mistakes (and drinks!).

• Imposter Role: Aim to eliminate the Crewmates and avoid suspicion while secretly planning sabotages.
• Crewmate Role: Complete tasks, stay vigilant, and report any strange behavior without too many false alarms—each one could cost you a drink!

Virtual vs. In-Person Game Variations

This game works great both virtually and in real life, but you may want to adjust the rules slightly based on your setup.

• Virtual Version: Coordinate over a video call and track drinking penalties on a shared board or app.
• In-Person Version: Transform your living space! Set up different “task stations” in various rooms, designate an area for meetings, and get ready for a lot of in-person interaction (and sipping!).

Among Us Drinking Game Rules and Penalties

Rules for Imposters

Imposters have a tricky job with many penalties:

• Caught Red-Handed: If you get caught in the act of “killing” a Crewmate, it’s an instant penalty: take a shot for failing your stealth mission. 
• Sabotage Stumbles: If you attempt to sabotage and it backfires (i.e., someone fixes it before you escape), take a shot.

Rules for Crewmates

Crewmates have their own set of penalties tied to their tasks and meetings.

• False Alarm: Called an emergency meeting with no evidence? That’s one sip for each Crewmate!
• Wrong Accusation: Pointed fingers at the wrong person? Drink as a penalty for your poor judgment. 

Who is the Impostor? Drinking Edition

In this version, players take drinks based on in-game actions:

• Task Completion: Crewmates can assign drinks to any player after completing a task.
• Emergency Meetings: If a meeting reveals a Crewmate’s innocence, those who voted against them must drink.

Popular User Suggestions

The Reddit community suggests adding fun twists, like incorporating “mini-games” for players as they pass through certain rooms. For example, a Beer Pong challenge in the kitchen or a quick Buffalo shot task using your non-dominant hand in another room.

Safe and Fun Drinking Options

Not everyone wants a hardcore drinking game, and that’s perfectly fine! Adapt this game with light-hearted penalties like sips of soda or juice, ensuring everyone has a good time at their own pace.

Among Us IRL Drinking Game Ideas and Party Ideas

If you’re ready to bring “Among Us” from the screen to your living room, an IRL (In Real Life) drinking game setup can take the fun to the next level. With just a few props and some creativity, you can turn any space into a high-stakes spaceship where drinks flow and laughter erupts. Here’s how to set it up:

Set Up Roles with Cards

Designate Crewmates and Impostors using simple cards or slips of paper. Draw your role at the beginning of each round without revealing it—only you’ll know if you’re the sneaky Impostor or a loyal Crewmate.

Room-Based Tasks

Just like in the game, assign specific rooms for tasks! For example:

• Kitchen: Flip cup or quarters.
• Living Room: Solve a quick puzzle (e.g., stacking cups).
• Bedroom: Try a timed task like shooting a Nerf gun at a target. Each task completed allows the player to return to the “control room” with proof of their success (e.g., a bottle cap, card, etc.).

Impostor Shenanigans

The Impostor’s role is even more hilarious IRL. They “kill” someone by tapping them on the shoulder in an empty room. Once “killed,” players must lie on the floor and finish a drink as they wait for someone to discover the “body.”

Emergency Meetings

Use a group text chat for emergency meetings. When a body is found or someone feels suspicious, call the meeting, and everyone must gather to discuss. Voting out the suspected Impostor. If a Crewmate’s innocence is proven during a meeting, everyone who wrongly voted against them must take two sips.

Last Call Showdown

When the final vote is cast, if the Impostor is exposed, they take a big “loser’s shot” for getting caught. But if the Impostor wins, assign a “justice shot” to the last two players who voted you out.

6 Among Us Drinking Game Variations

Take your Among Us drinking game to new, hilarious heights with these creative twists and game modes! These variations are designed to add suspense, laughter, and a bit of unpredictability.

1. Drunken Detective Mode

The detective takes center stage in this version, and everyone’s got an eye on who’s acting extra “sus.”

• Role of the Drunken Detective: Designate one player as the “Drunken Detective” (usually the one who’s had the most drinks). They get a special “detective hat” and must wear it throughout the game.
• Detective Powers: The Drunken Detective can stop the game at any moment to question anyone they deem suspicious. They assign sips to anyone who hesitates in their response.
• Tipsy Accusation Penalty: If the Drunken Detective wrongly accuses someone, they have to finish their drink as a penalty for being overly suspicious.

2. Reverse Roles Mode

Here, players will flip their roles to throw everyone off!

• Crewmates Act as Impostors: Every Crewmate has to be sneaky—taking long pauses, “hiding” in the middle of rooms, and pretending to vent. If they get accused, they don’t drink; they assign a drink to the accuser!
• Impostors Act Like Crewmates: Impostors must act as innocent as possible, even attempting tasks (or pretending to) right in front of others.
• Reverse Sabotage: Every time an Impostor “sabotages” by actually helping, they assign a sip to a random player to keep the game confusing.

3. Taskmaster Chaos

The “Taskmaster” secretly assigns hidden mini-challenges to players to spice up the round.

• Role of the Taskmaster: Choose one player as the “Taskmaster.” Their role is to add funny tasks for Crewmates and Impostors to complete without anyone knowing.
• Random Mini-Tasks: Taskmaster gives out slips of paper with silly tasks like “sing while completing a task” or “walk backwards to the meeting room.” Anyone caught failing their secret task has to take a penalty drink.
• Taskmaster’s Reward: If the Taskmaster makes it to the end without being discovered, everyone takes a big sip in their honor!

4. Sabotage Roulette

Every sabotage adds unpredictable consequences for players, and things can get chaotic fast!

• Sabotage Rule: Each time an Impostor sabotages, they roll a die or draw from a deck of cards. The number or card drawn determines a new “Sabotage Rule.”
• Sabotage Consequences:
  • 1: All players must speak in whispers until the sabotage is fixed.
  • 2: Everyone must stand on one leg until the sabotage is resolved (take a sip if you fall!).
  • 3: Crewmates must cover one eye until the task is fixed (penalty drink for anyone caught peeking with both eyes).
  • 4: The last person to “fix” the sabotage takes a sip.
  • 5: Impostor chooses one person to “forget” a task and take a sip instead.
  • 6: Everyone takes a sip because the sabotage was too well done!

5. Sus-tastic Challenges

An interactive mode where everyone is assigned a “sus challenge” to complete without blowing their cover.

• Challenge Draw: At the start of each round, every player draws a random challenge (like a hidden role).
• Examples of Sus Challenges:
  • The Whisperer: Must only whisper throughout the game.
  • The Stumbler: Must “accidentally” bump into three players before each meeting.
  • The Sneaky Sipper: Must take a sip without anyone noticing.
  • The Sneaky Glancer: Must secretly look at others’ cards but take a penalty sip if caught.
• Challenge Penalty: If you fail your “sus challenge” or get caught, take two sips for your mistake.

6. Ghost Revenge Mode

In this mode, even the “dead” Crewmates and Impostors have some unfinished business!

• Ghost Sabotage: When a player is eliminated, they become a “ghost” but are still in the game. They can haunt by silently pointing to someone they want to “frame,” causing suspicion.
• Ghost Assignments: Each ghost is allowed to silently assign a penalty sip to a player every time they “haunt” someone (by silently pointing without speaking).
• Ghost’s Last Sip: At the end of each round, all ghosts take one final sip to honor their lost game.

Hosting the Perfect Among Us Drinking Game Night

Setting Up the Game

For in-person setups, use a simple task board and assign tasks to different rooms in your space. Provide a few Imposter and Crewmate role cards, so everyone knows their part without giving anything away.

For virtual setups, consider a shared digital board or app where players can track tasks, eliminations, and penalties.

Safety and Drink Recommendations

Safety first! Remind everyone to pace themselves and consider providing non-alcoholic options for anyone who wants a break. For drink suggestions, consider lighter beverages like seltzers or mocktails for an enjoyable, safe game night.

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