It matters that you’re here
Have you ever been to a party and felt like a fish out of water? Or at a corporate social event and it feels even harder work than… work? Or maybe in the city and feeling lonely even though you’re surrounded by people?
That’s where Get Social comes in. We create and host events and games that put you at their heart. It’s all about creating something new, right there, with the people present, and it being special and a one-off moment to remember.
Why we started Get Social
It started with a murder mystery that was not so thrilling. The host spent the entire day printing out sheets (over 300 pages!), divvying them up to people who found them impenetrable, thrown into a three hour unguided improvisation, with an unsatisfying payoff (yes, it was who you thought it was from the very beginning).
Even though the appetite was there, restrictive instructions, unclear objectives, generic characters, and an off-the-shelf backstory meant it was stilted, frustrating, and ultimately... boring.
We knew we could take the heart of this concept and do it so much better.
Reviving Murder Mystery with The Art of Murder
As actors who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, we decided to create our own with a simple aim... to help people connect, have fun, and escape.
We started with some basic objectives of our own. Clear, simple instructions. Against-the-clock rounds. Relevant, well-written stories. Fun, modern characters. No endless printing for the host!
Our first production, The Art of Murder, was tested in a freezing London warehouse in January 2020. As we witnessed 22 non-actor strangers overcome their initial shyness to transform into amazing and vibrant characters, we knew we were onto something special. Unfortunately, the pandemic soon curtailed our plans for The Art of Murder.
But we didn’t let that stop us.
Zoom games with THIS IS REALITY 2000
We created a new game designed for Zoom, set in the year 2000, and based on the best of reality TV. During Covid, hundreds of enthusiastic players entered the house and played as one of 12 characters inspired by iconic moments and characters from the art form of the 21st century. They take part in challenges, votes, nominations, games and quizzes, as well as following their secret objectives and creating their own unique story.
We made it possible for large groups to connect in a meaningful way over Zoom - in fact, the game worked best with a full house of 12... something that can't often be said for a group video call. We happily discovered that, even in those limiting times, exhilarating and immersive experiences were still possible.
It is all about the experience you create, share, and remember together.
Event Hosting, Quizzes, Games and Date Nights!
We were commissioned to create a Y2K-themed quiz based on our work on THIS IS REALITY 2000 for Brixton Jamm. From there, we’ve created and delivered themed quizzes for Thursday, the dating app, festivals such as Camp Wildfire, corporates such as Linnworks and Runa, charities such as Out For Sport, private parties… and many more!
Popularity™️ - The Party Game for Friends and Foes!
Three years in the making, Popularity™️ is finally being published!
We knew we had to take the work we’d done on THIS IS REALITY 2000 and transform it into a social party game that people could take and play whenever they liked.
After many months of development, hundreds of playtests, and countless iterations, we printed prototype copies in advance of a Kickstarter in November 2023.
The game where social influence is everything and reputations can be built or broken with the flip of a card!
Play your cards right to reach the Height of Popularity in the game of tactics, luck, and social clout!
Make memories and create your own drama as friendships and rivalries are forged and forgotten with flattery, trash talk, betrayal, and revenge.
So will you play nice to boost your reputation with favours and friendship... or play the villain and betray your rivals with grudges and gossip?
Find out the true social pecking order with 2-8 friends or foes!
COMING NOVEMBER 2023
