What time can the event take place?

This event can be hosted at any time of the day, any day of the week. However, most events take place in the evening or afternoon.

Is food or beverage service included?

No. However, the host happy to provide recommendations for venues or catering if you are hosting your event in the Bay Area.

Not if you don't want to! The event is a game of strategy and social deduction, not improvisation. Instead of a new character to play, guests get a new profession with skills they can use to their advantage.

Can you play more than once?

Absolutely! Guests who have played before might have the advantage of experience but won’t know anything that ruins the game for themselves or other players.

Do players who do not know people at the party enjoy the experience?

Yes. This event was designed as a way for people to meet or get to know one another better, and groups of strangers and +1s consistently report enjoying the game and forging meaningful connections through playing.

I or a member of my party might need to arrive late or leave early. Can they still play?

Your hosts are happy to assist anyone arriving late, and leaving early doesn’t disrupt the game for other guests. Guests who arrive late are significantly less likely to win. If you are booking an event, and a significant number of players need to arrive late, we might suggest delaying the start time.

Can you accommodate players with disabilities?

In most cases, yes. We have many ways to support players with variety of physical or perceptual challenges. If you or a member of your team requires special assistance, please contact us directly after booking and check in with one of your Hosts upon arrival.

What will happen if people don’t pay attention or stay engaged?

This game boasts a significantly higher level of player engagement than many similar experiences. The game has also been designed to be flexible enough that players can slow down enough to grab a drink and catch up with a friend for a few minutes without detracting from their own experience or other players.

Do you have different themes or storylines to pick from?

No, we cannot modify the content of this experience.

Film Noir Party Game I San Francisco

15–250 guests
120 min
1 day lead
Your venue
Elevent guarantee

You're invited to a killer party! Part parlor game, part rat race, fully immersive, your host will invite you and your guests into the opening scene of their favorite Noir film, then turns the plotting over to them.

Furnished with a new, potentially criminal profession, players compete to have the most money at the end of the party. As the game gets going, guests can team up with or turn the tables on other party-goers, heist a casino, start a mafia or pyramid scheme, win an election or murder anyone who isn’t watching their back.

It's a drama with no actors, a game with (almost) no rules, a Film Noir fever dream that epitomizes the mantra “Play or be played.”

$95 / person

How it works

The event starts with a reception in which your guests arrive and collect their identity, money, and other game materials. Once everyone is ready, our charming Host(s) gathers the group and performs an introduction explaining the rules.

Players then have 75 minutes to get rich or die trying while they cut deals with one another and find conspirators to complete a variety of ambitious capers they'll discover around the venue.

After that is the aftermath. The game ends and guests count their money and report their totals to the Host. Winners are announced, and then guests can share stories, compare strategies, and relive their most thrilling moments together.

Frequently asked questions

What time can the event take place?

This event can be hosted at any time of the day, any day of the week. However, most events take place in the evening or afternoon.
Is food or beverage service included?

No. However, the host happy to provide recommendations for venues or catering if you are hosting your event in the Bay Area.
Do we have to act?

Not if you don't want to! The event is a game of strategy and social deduction, not improvisation. Instead of a new character to play, guests get a new profession with skills they can use to their advantage.
Can you play more than once?

Absolutely! Guests who have played before might have the advantage of experience but won’t know anything that ruins the game for themselves or other players.
Do players who do not know people at the party enjoy the experience?

Yes. This event was designed as a way for people to meet or get to know one another better, and groups of strangers and +1s consistently report enjoying the game and forging meaningful connections through playing.
I or a member of my party might need to arrive late or leave early. Can they still play?

Your hosts are happy to assist anyone arriving late, and leaving early doesn’t disrupt the game for other guests. Guests who arrive late are significantly less likely to win. If you are booking an event, and a significant number of players need to arrive late, we might suggest delaying the start time.
Can you accommodate players with disabilities?

In most cases, yes. We have many ways to support players with variety of physical or perceptual challenges. If you or a member of your team requires special assistance, please contact us directly after booking and check in with one of your Hosts upon arrival.
What will happen if people don’t pay attention or stay engaged?

This game boasts a significantly higher level of player engagement than many similar experiences. The game has also been designed to be flexible enough that players can slow down enough to grab a drink and catch up with a friend for a few minutes without detracting from their own experience or other players.
Do you have different themes or storylines to pick from?

No, we cannot modify the content of this experience.

Things you'll need

Each guest will need to supply the items below to participate fully in this event.

A sense of adventure and competition!
Costumes are encouraged!

Travel policy

The host will travel to your location for this event. You can provide your location during checkout or coordinate with the host after booking.

Things to Know

Event Features

Language support English

Supports remote No, this event can't support virtual guests

Event Cancellation, Rescheduling and Changes Policy

Time Before Event	Policies
Anytime	Reschedules anytime You can reschedule or modify the event date or time at any time prior to the event date.
21 days	Cancel for a fee $0 fee applied

Note: All timeframes are calculated from the scheduled event start date in calendar days. Contact us directly for special circumstances or emergency situations.