Voting Phase

Lore & Background

The mechanics of the vote reflect the desperate need for order in a lawless environment. There is no central authority to judge; only the crewmates themselves hold the power of life and death over a suspected traitor. This phase often reveals more about human nature than the Impostor's identity, showcasing how fear can lead to paranoia or how cooperation can save a mission. Whether through a unanimous decision or a chaotic skip, the result irrevocably changes the balance of power on the ship.

In Their Own Story

The red light pulses rhythmically against the metal walls as the crew gathers around the table. The air is thick with tension; everyone knows that one among them is wearing a mask of innocence while hiding a knife. A blue-suited astronaut points an accusing finger at green, recounting a suspicious sighting near the electrical room, while green frantically denies it, citing alibis from the cafeteria. As the timer ticks down, eyes dart around the circle, searching for hesitation or guilt in every gaze before the final, silent ballot is cast.

Reader's Guide

The Voting Phase begins immediately after a body report or emergency button press, halting all gameplay tasks and movement. During this time, players engage in free discussion to share alibis, analyze movements, and debate potential suspects based on witnessed events.

Once the timer expires or a skip is called, the voting screen appears. Each living player must secretly select one other player they believe to be an Impostor, choose to 'Skip' if undecided, or vote for themselves in some variations (though self-vote usually counts as a skip). This secret ballot ensures that votes are cast without immediate peer pressure.

The results are then tallied. If the majority agrees on a single suspect, that player is ejected from the ship and their identity is revealed to all. If no clear winner emerges due to ties or insufficient votes, the meeting ends with no ejection, allowing gameplay to resume. The ultimate win condition for Crewmates is to vote out every Impostor before they eliminate too many crew members or complete their sabotage goals.

Did You Know?

• A player can choose to 'Skip' voting if they feel there is insufficient evidence to accuse anyone specific.
• If the votes are tied between two or more players, no one is ejected during that round, and play continues immediately.
• Impostors often use the Voting Phase to frame innocent Crewmates by lying about their own location or actions.
• The voting screen hides who voted for whom until after the results are announced, preventing immediate retaliation.