OPINION: Backstabbing, bluffing, and jaw-dropping betrayals – The Traitors Expertise in London turned an evening out with pals into full-on TV drama similar to the BBC present

I not too long ago dragged my three pals to The Traitors Expertise, and it was like stepping straight onto the BBC present. From the second you stroll in, you’re hit with stone partitions, flickering candlelight, and a barely eerie fortress vibe which instantly set the scene for scheming, paranoia, and supreme chaos.

First issues first, we hit the quirky bar for a pre-game tipple, as a result of nothing screams ‘I’m about to stab my pals within the again’ fairly like a cheeky drink in hand. As if that wasn’t sufficient, BBC host Claudia Winkleman herself welcomed us all with a video message. Cue prompt nerves, suspicious glances, and the type of adrenaline solely The Traitors can ship.

Earlier than the sport kicked off, we secretly scribbled down whether or not we needed to be a Traitor, although the host may all the time overrule your plans. Spoiler alert – I went for Trustworthy and obtained my want.

We had been seated at one huge desk of twelve, a mixture of my pals and complete strangers. I assumed I’d have enjoyable studying my pals’ poker faces, nevertheless it shortly turned full-on detective mode, analysing everybody like a criminal offense novel. The host guided us by way of mini-games and spherical tables, retaining the stress sky-high whereas sly nods and cheeky innuendos straight from the present had us laughing and second-guessing one another at each flip.

Rounds began with harmless smiles and chat, however ended with tense shoulders and whispered suspicions. And when somebody was “murdered”… Blindfolds got here off, seats went empty, and jaws actually dropped.

The ultimate spherical was absolute chaos, with two of my pals (Traitors), a stranger who was additionally Trustworthy, and me. I sided with the stranger, ousted the Traitors, and emerged victorious. Watching my pals’ faces crumble when their plan fell aside? Comedy gold. It was pure TV drama… stay and unedited.

There was no money prize, sadly, however the end result for me meant bragging rights eternally – which, let’s be sincere, is sort of as satisfying. For those who love plotting, backstabbing, and laughing at your pals whereas making an attempt to not get ‘murdered’, this can be a must-do. I am already planning my return, possibly subsequent time as a Traitor.

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