Welcome to Hill House!

Hill House Horror is a haunted manor-themed RPG-escape room hybrid experience, which will involve intense and potentially disturbing situations, such as encounters with malevolent spirits, unsettling imagery, and moments of psychological tension. I want to ensure everyone knows what they’re getting into and is comfortable with the content.

If you have any boundaries regarding certain themes or content, please let me know. We will also be using a safety tool, the X-card, to make sure everyone feels safe during the game. If something makes you uncomfortable, you can use the X-card to pause and discuss.

Maintaining the Haunted Atmosphere

The goal of this adventure is to create an immersive haunted manor experience. For example, during scenes of eerie tension, please avoid making jokes or comments that break the suspense. If your character encounters a ghostly figure, reacting in character will help maintain the chilling atmosphere for everyone. In addition, please try to keep out-of-character chatter and jokes to a minimum, especially during intense moments. Let’s save meta-gaming and other distractions for the breaks, so we can all get fully drawn into the eerie ambiance of Hill House.

Physical Environment Considerations

To enhance the atmosphere, I’ll be using effects like dim lighting, eerie sounds, and other immersive tools. Additionally, there will be physical items and props that reflect aspects of the game, which players may need to interact with during the session.

Player Safety

If you have any sensitivities to lighting, sounds, fog/haze, aromas, or other effects, please let me know ahead of time. We will use a consent form to ensure everyone is comfortable with these elements. While we aim to create an immersive experience, your safety is the top priority.

Modified Rules for Increased Challenge

This adventure will feature modified rules to increase the challenge. The entities in Hill House are very powerful, and this will be a dangerous journey. Be prepared for the possibility of character death and intense encounters. Even if your character dies, you will still be able to continue playing – there’s intentional mechanics to support death in Hill House! It’s all part of creating a truly haunted experience.

Player Characters and Backstories

Let’s make sure your character’s backstory is ready before we begin. Why have they arrived in Summerhaust? What motivates them to explore Hill House? We’ll also discuss relationships within the party—who already knows who, any shared history, and each character’s disposition towards the others. This will help build rich, engaging dynamics among the group.

Open Communication

If you have any questions or concerns, please bring them up before the session. My goal is for everyone to have a memorable experience, and that means ensuring we’re all on the same page and comfortable with the content. Let’s work together to make this an unforgettable adventure!