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The Heist

A medium-confrontation non-elimination game for 5-7 players on WhatsApp. Inspired by Ocean's Eleven, cooperative games with a hidden traitor.

We're all working together... but something keeps going wrong.

👥 5-7 players📅 5 daysMedium confrontationNo eliminations

The Concept

The group is a crew planning and executing a fictional heist. Each player has a specialized role (Hacker, Grifter, Driver, etc.). Together you face challenges across 5 days: Reconnaissance → Planning → Preparation → Execution → Aftermath. But one player is The Informant.

How It Works

Everything happens on WhatsApp — the group chat is your game room, and private DMs with the host are where you make your secret moves. Each step has a multi-hour window so no one needs to be online at the same time.

  1. 1Each player gets a specialist role (Mastermind, Hacker, Grifter, Driver, Lookout)
  2. 2Day 1: Gather intel fragments and piece together the picture
  3. 3Day 2: Vote on the heist plan (3 options with different risks)
  4. 4Day 3: Complete individual preparation tasks
  5. 5Day 4: Execute the heist in 3 stages — volunteers step up
  6. 6Day 5: Vote on who The Informant is. Scoring based on heist outcome + detection

Highlights

  • Tight 5-day narrative arc with rising tension
  • Unique roles with specialized challenges
  • No eliminations — everyone plays all 5 days
  • Multiple win conditions based on heist success + betrayal detection

At a Glance

Inspired by
Ocean's Eleven, cooperative games with a hidden traitor
Best for
Players who like narrative structure, puzzle-solving, and light deduction
Players
5-7
Duration
5 days

Who is The Heist for?

The Heist is perfect for players who like narrative structure, puzzle-solving, and light deduction. If you enjoy ocean's eleven, cooperative games with a hidden traitorbut want something you can play asynchronously with friends who aren't always available at the same time, this is your game.

It runs entirely on WhatsApp over 5 days — no app downloads, no video calls, no scheduling. Just message when you can. Works great across time zones and for groups who are busy during the week but still want a shared experience.

Want to play The Heist?

Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get your group started.

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