Carnival of Curiosities

12-24 individual characters

Unlimited guests

Welcome to the Carnival of Curiosities—where the cotton candy is sweet, the sideshow acts are stranger than fiction, and something wicked is waiting behind the curtain. Step right up for a murder mystery like no other, set in a vintage circus full of eerie enchantment and twisted secrets. This unforgettable night under the big top will have your guests gasping, guessing, and dying for more.

SYNOPSIS:

Come one, come all... 

Step into a world of twisted enchantment like never before at the annual Carnival of Curiosities! This autumn, amidst the crimson and golden leaves, an eerie carnival has pitched its tents in town. The air is thick with excitement and the scent of popcorn, but beneath the vibrant surface lies a sinister mystery waiting to be unraveled. 

Imagine yourself surrounded by flickering lights, where laughter mingles with distant whispers—the Carnival of Curiosities beckons with mind-bending games and twisted sideshows. Against the backdrop of falling leaves and cool breezes, it blurs the line between playful and macabre. 

Your adventure begins with a world of mystery and charm. But beware, for the carnival takes on an even more sinister aura as the sun sets. Secrets, riddles, and treacherous characters lurk in the shadows, and it’s up to you to unravel the web of deceit. Do you have what it takes to uncover the truth at the Carnival of Curiosities? Join us if you dare… 

Host Experience

This particular party kit has a more complex setup than the others. There is distribution of physical evidence that interrupts the gameplay, but will immerse your guests deeper into the story and give them a sense of hands-on investigation. 

Included are multiple event timelines so that you can make the most out of the party kit and stretch it over as much time as you’d like.  

Party Roles

This party has the capacity for a minimum of 12 and maximum of 34 individual character roles. Expand your party with an unlimited number of detective roles. There is no script and no lines to memorize. Characters are given clue cards with talking points to direct the conversation. Each character has a backstory with secrets and questionable relationships with one another. They play an integral role in the story. As a character, you may find yourself in the role of a suspect, victim, or killer. Detective roles are available for anyone not interested in playing a character. These roles are far from mere spectators. They play an active part in the investigation, questioning suspects, gathering evidence, and unraveling clues. However, they do not have the pressure of being required to participate.