Among Us: Do your kids play?

Read SmartSocial.com's Among Us App Guide.

What is the Among Us app?It’s a social deduction game, like Clue and Werewolf, where players attempt to uncover each other’s hidden role or team allegianceAmong Us is played online with 4-10 friends or strangersIt became extremely popular during the pandemic when TikTok influencers and YouTube gamers posting videos of themselves playingThe Among Us app is free on iOS and Android devicesIt costs $4.99 to buy the PC version on SteamWhere is the Among Us app available?Apple App Store: 9+Google Play: E (Everyone 10+)PC Version on SteamDeveloper’s Website: InnerSloth.com (Based in USA, Owned by InnerSloth LLC)Privacy PolicyWho can play?There is no age verification required to download or play the gameAnyone can join a public game with random strangers or create/join a passcode-protected local game with friendsHow do you play Among Us?The app designates 1-3 players as “imposters” and the rest as “crewmates”Crewmates are assigned tasks to complete in different rooms of the spaceship, sky headquarters, or planet baseThe goal is to discover which crewmate is “an impostor bent on killing everyone!”Votes are taken and emergency meetings are called (in the chatbox) where players discuss suspicious behavior and report each time a body is discoveredPlayers win by completing all tasks or by discovering and voting off the impostorWhat should parents know?Chats in Among Us are unmoderated but can be censored for profanity (in the game’s settings)Players create their own usernames which could include racist, sexist, or homophobic languageSome players may ask to connect on another platform, like Discord, where they can voice or video chatImposters kill other players during the game. The graphics are very cartoonish, but parents should be aware that weapons and blood are depicted on screenIn-app upgrades are available, ranging from $.99 to $2.99The app collects data to use for advertisements and video ads play after games unless you pay $1.99 to remove them

How can parents protect their kids on the Among Us app? Get some safety tips in  SmartSocial.com's Among Us App Guide.

 

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