House of Deceit: A Private, Fully Hosted Overnight Game Experience

An immersive, all-inclusive overnight game for groups who want to test trust, loyalty and each other - set in a haunted house.

Your group arrive at the House of Deceit in the evening. I insist they are on time. The rather strict Lady of the House - whose name you do not need to know and may never find you - will host a drinks reception, followed by a candlelit FIRST SUPPER.

It would be irresponsible not to mention that this house is suspected of being haunted. The walls will no doubt listen more attentively to the goings on than luckless participants.

At the end of the FIRST SUPPER, it is the Lady of the House who will select the MURDERERS. These unfortunates will have to carry their burden until bed. Already the suspicions will begin to creep through the floorboards like damp rot. Candles burn too low, smiles linger too long, and every courtesy carries the faint suggestion of a trapdoor beneath it.

"Goodnight. Sleep Tight", she says as she locks each of you into your rooms. If you hear strange noises or voices in the night, please ignore them.

As the darkness of the night gives way to the no less frightening dawn, you are called to the breakfast room one by one... but only one of your unfortunate group will be dressed differently: cloaked in the VEIL OF THE DEAD.

I am sorry to have to tell you, they have been murdered.

They will have NO IDEA who killed them. They must wear the VEIL OF THE DEAD for the remainder of their stay. They will be able to take part in all activities, air their suspicions and influence the innocent amongst you. They wander the house like a ghost, and they will haunt you for the rest of the weekend. The one thing they cannot do is decide who will be EXECUTED for being guilty of murder at the next TRIAL OF THE CONDEMNED.

CHALLENGES: Your group will undertake challenges designed to apply psychological pressure to each of you. Some of these will take place in the house, some will make use of the harbour town of Whitstable.

TRIAL OF THE CONDEMNED: The Lady of the House will periodically order your group to convene for a TRIAL OF THE CONDEMNED. Your group will act as Judge Jury & Executioners of your tragic fellow guests. After a heated debate... they will face public execution by one of several gruseome means.

GUILY AS CHARGED or WRONGLY ACCUSED? After the horrific execution of your luckless peer, it's time to find out whether their has been a gross miscarriage of justice or if your suspicions have been vindicated. The EXECUTED will also don a VEIL OF THE DEAD, and, like the MURDERED, they remain in the game. They may even decide to tell you who their co-conspirators are... BUT CAN YOU RELY ON THEIR ADVICE? They are incentivised to sow mistrust and misdirection.

Because as long as their fellow conspirators remain in the game, THEY will avoid the FINAL FORFEIT.

THE FINAL FORFEIT: I am sorry to tell you that losing the game has real consequences. The unfortunate souls of the losing team will be ceremoniously marched to the beach, through the town, the following morning and swim in the icy sea* as the winning team watch on.

This is a real game with real consequences, the honest will be damned and the deceitful rewarded. Do not apply for this experience if you are afraid of the dark.

More about the house:
https://www.cottages.com/cottages/the-old-doctors-manor-house-uk47971

Booking Reassurance

This is a private, fully hosted experience designed to run smoothly from arrival to departure. Your group will not be mixed with others. All logistics, gameplay, hosting and facilitation are handled on your behalf, allowing you to focus entirely on the experience itself. While the theme is theatrical, the operation is professional, structured and carefully managed throughout.

Corporate & Professional Groups

This experience is particularly well suited to corporate away days, leadership teams, founders, partners and close-knit professional groups. It is designed to surface communication styles, decision-making behaviours, persuasion, trust and group dynamics in a controlled, entertaining environment. No acting, role-play or performance skills are required. The experience is challenging, immersive and memorable without being confrontational or inappropriate for professional audiences.

What’s Included

Exclusive private use of the house for your group

Fully hosted, structured immersive game experience

Professional facilitator (The Lady of the House)

Overnight accommodation

Use of Hot Tub

All meals prepared by qualified local chefs

English breakfasts

Light lunches

Evening meals

Dietary requirements catered for in advance

A reasonable amount of wine included, provided by sponsors (to be announced)

All gameplay materials, challenges and rituals

Final outcome and closing ceremony