Do not grab the key immediately. A Top Vaz player uses the first 10 seconds to prime traps.
As of the latest patch, the developers have acknowledged the "Vaz" playstyle by secretly buffing the randomness of the ceiling fan. In response, the new "Top Vaz" technique involves using the fan's wind push to drift across the kitchen floor faster than running. House Of Hazards Top Vaz
Start small. Next time you play, don't just avoid the falling lamp. Kick the lamp into your friend's face. Flush the toilet to save yourself, not to be polite. Embrace the "Vaz" mindset. Do not grab the key immediately