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FAQs
- 01Harbour Secrets is an award-winning immersive entertainment events company that provides interactive, detective-themed games for any celebration.
- 02Murder mystery is an interactive game where participants find themselves immersed in a criminal investigation. Over the course of the event, players must gather evidence to solve 'whodunnit'. It is a perfect celebration for both private and corporate events.
- 03We do not provide a venue. Please arrange whatever venue you feel will be best for your party as we can operate in any venue. If you would like some inspiration, we would be more than happy to provide you with suggestions.
- 04We do not provide food and beverages. Please arrange whatever catering you feel is best for your party, and we will bring the entertainment!
- 05Expect an immersive, story-led experience where you and your guests step into a world of mystery, intrigue, and entertainment. Through lively conversations, clever clues, and plenty of accusations, you will work together to uncover whodunnit in a way that feels engaging, memorable, and genuinely different from an ordinary night out. Every group brings its own energy, and while everyone has their own comfort level when it comes to dressing up or embracing the theme, the most unforgettable events happen when guests fully lean in, let go, and enjoy the experience.
- 06Timing depends on the experience you choose. Traditional murder mystery dinners take approximately 2.5 hours. Hong Kong Hustle takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Cityscape and actor-augmented Cityscape usually take 60 to 75 minutes, depending on your group’s pace. Tell us your event schedule and we will help you choose a suitable format.
- 07Group size depends on the experience. Self-guided Cityscape is suitable for 1 to 6 players per package, with multiple packages available for separate teams. Traditional murder mystery dinners accommodate 8 to 25 guests, depending on the storyline. Hong Kong Hustle is designed for groups of 15 or more, and we have hosted larger corporate events for up to 700 guests. Contact us with your guest numbers so we can recommend the right format.
- 08Smaller Private Events: We strongly recommend 2 weeks.Larger Private Events & Corporate Events: Please contact us as soon as possible so that we have plenty of time to prepare.
- 09Yes we do. We have story lines that investigate a theft or kidnapping, rather than a murder.
- 10Self Service packages allow you to engage in the experience by yourself. You will have all the necessary material in your package when you purchase it. Examples of Self Service packages would be Cityscape, and the Bachelorette Experience.Hosting packages require at least one Harbour Secrets actor to attend in order to successfully navigate your event.
- 11Please find a link to our Terms & Conditions page here.
- 12We are based in Hong Kong and operate across the whole city. We come to a venue of your choice: your office, home, a private kitchen, a club, or a restaurant, or we can help you choose the perfect venue together. We are also available for international clients and have hosted events in Singapore and Switzerland.
- 13Our multicultural cast of actors is multilingual. We can host murder mystery parties in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and other languages on request.
- 14Yes - murder mysteries are one of Hong Kong's most popular team building activities. Colleagues must interview suspects, share clues and reason together in teams to solve the case, which builds communication and collaboration in a fun, low-pressure way. We have run corporate events for groups of 12 to 700, from office sessions to large galas, for clients including Google, HSBC, Bloomberg and Manulife.
- 15Yes - and it can be a very good idea! Extra actors add to the atmosphere of your party, and they help your guests work through the mystery so that everyone feels involved.
- 16Email celebrate@harboursecrets.com with your event date, guest numbers, venue and the type of mystery you would like. We need at least 8 weeks' notice to create a customised storyline, subject to the team's availability. Traditional murder mystery dinner storylines are fixed; contact us to discuss a format that supports customisation.
- 17No - we always want to make sure every experience is unique and new memories are created each time! We can also accommodate individual requirements per event, so no two parties are the same.
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