How to Play

Assume Your Identity

Step through the door and into a new career at a party full of upstanding citizens and underhanded crooks. Will you be the Doctor? The Diplomat? The Thief? Anything and anyone is possible.

Wheel & Deal

With cash in hand, join the rat race to be the Guest with the most money at the end of the party—then lie, cheat and steal your way to the front of the pack. Everything is up for sale, and the name of the game is figuring out who has what, who wants what, and how much it’s worth to them.

Stay on Your Toes

But be careful. With so much money on the line, asking someone to watch your back might just give them a chance to stick something in it. Players who get clipped will cool their heels at The Morgue for a few minutes and forfeit some cash before getting right back in on the action.

Make a Killing

At the end of the party, you’ll turn out your pockets, count your cash, and report your bankroll to the Host. After the winner gets what’s coming to them, take some time to talk shop and trade stories about your own undercover operation with the other guests.

  • SCENE 1: ARRIVAL (30 Minutes)

    Players check in with a Host to receive their materials, read the rules, and get comfortable.

  • SCENE 2: ARRIVAL (30 Minutes)

    Players check in with a Host to receive their materials, read the rules, and get comfortable.

  • SCENE 3: ARRIVAL (30 Minutes)

    Players check in with a Host to receive their materials, read the rules, and get comfortable.

  • SCENE 4: ARRIVAL (30 Minutes)

    Players check in with a Host to receive their materials, read the rules, and get comfortable.

  • SCENE 5: ARRIVAL (30 Minutes)

    Players check in with a Host to receive their materials, read the rules, and get comfortable.

  • SCENE 6: ARRIVAL (30 Minutes)

    Players check in with a Host to receive their materials, read the rules, and get comfortable.

Frequently Asked Questions

For a complete list of who’s, what’s, when’s, and where’s, visit our FAQ page. For further questions, contact us directly at thehaus@hoax.studio.

  • Do we have to act?

    No. Instead of a new character to play, guests get a new profession with skills they can use to their advantage. The Racket is a game of strategy and social deduction, not improvisation.

  • What is the dress code?

    The suggested dress is black and to kill. We encourage our guests to consult our Dressing Room for inspiration. Clients can also rent our Costume Trunk, which includes over 100 hand-picked accessories.

    However, dressing the part is not necessary for the enjoyment of the game, and we frequently host events for groups during wearing casual attire.

  • Can you play more than once?

    Yes. 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.