Brought Together by Betrayal

We Played a Game Called The Betrayer And Somehow Became a Stronger Team Because of It

When you hear the words “team building”, most people imagine name tags, awkward icebreakers, or trust falls you pray no one actually makes you do.

But when our Cedar Court Hotels commercial team decided to hit pause on the spreadsheets and take a day for ourselves, we ended up doing something completely different and unexpectedly brilliant.

We played a game called The Betrayer.

Yes, really.
A game built entirely around mistrust, sabotage, and secret agendas… and guess what?
It actually brought us closer together.

Not Your Average Away Day

We work together day in, day out — crafting campaigns, planning events, building strategies. But even in the most collaborative teams, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day.

So instead of another meeting, we decided to invest in something more meaningful: time together, away from the usual office dynamic.

We teamed up with GoTo Events, our trusted event partners and booked one of their most talked about team building activities. We thought, “Why not try something a bit different?” Little did we know how much we’d learn about ourselves.

Enter: The Betrayer

The premise is simple(ish):
You’re working in a team to complete challenges. But there’s a twist — someone in your group has secretly been assigned as the betrayer, and their job is to quietly sabotage your success.

Cue:

• Side-eyes across the room
• Unnecessary over-explaining (suspicious!)
• Unexpected mind games
• And a lot of shouting “I KNEW IT WAS YOU!”

It was hilarious. It was chaotic. And it was weirdly insightful.

What We Learned (Besides Who Has a Worrying Talent for Lying)

You’d think a game built around deception would drive people apart. But it did the opposite.

We saw new sides of our colleagues. Natural leaders emerged. Quiet thinkers stepped up. Some people surprised us with their competitive streak. Others impressed us with their calm under pressure (even while being wrongly accused).

And most importantly?
We talked. We laughed. We bonded in a way that’s hard to do when you’re knee deep in reports and deadlines.

By the end, we were better connected, more aware of each other’s strengths, and left with a whole new level of team energy (plus a few dramatic inside jokes).

Why Does Being Closer as a Team Matter?

Sure, games like The Betrayer are a blast, but the real value is what happens after the game ends.

When you understand how your teammates think, communicate, and solve problems (or sabotage them…), you work better together.

• Projects run smoother
• Communication gets easier
• There’s more trust, more creativity, and way less second-guessing

It’s not just about having fun, it’s about building the kind of team that feels connected, not just aligned on a calendar invite.

And for us? That closeness didn’t come from a meeting agenda, it came from shared laughter, playful chaos, and a little bit of betrayal.

A Shoutout to GoTo Events

We already work with GoTo Events to deliver team building packages across Cedar Court Hotels, but this time, we got to experience it as participants.

And honestly? They were brilliant.

They didn’t just plan the session or handle logistics, they ran the whole experience like seasoned game masters.
From keeping the energy high to guiding every twist and turn, GoTo were fully in the driver’s seat, leaving us free to scheme, accuse, and laugh without worrying about a thing.

They’ve got over 100 team building options to choose from; creative workshops, outdoor challenges, charity events, sustainability experiences… you name it. If The Betrayer is anything to go by, we’ve only scratched the surface.

So… Would We Recommend It?

Without hesitation.

If your team needs a reset, a morale boost, or just a chance to connect in a totally new way, this is it.
It was clever, fun, and surprisingly meaningful… even if some of us are still recovering from the betrayal.

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You never know, your most suspicious colleague might just be the key to bringing everyone together.