A delightfully dark circus and carnival murder mystery party game for at least 6 players, ages 16 and up. Gather a peculiar cast of clowns, acrobats, daredevils, sideshow performers, and carnival workers for a night of scandal and danger under the Big Top!
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Resources:
Scroll below this section to preview or download the Sample Game, Host Character Lists, and free invitations for each kit size. For Kits D and E, use the Kit C invitation and player pre-game website, as these resources include all 24 suspect characters and the expandable team.
The Sample Game contains carefully selected excerpts from the game, including plotlines, clue card formatting, the event timeline, and other materials. It allows you to evaluate the game’s format and quality before purchasing without revealing the solution.
Kit A: 6–12 Players (12 Suspect Roles)
Kit B: 6–18 Players (18 Suspect Roles)
Kit C: 6–24 Players (24 Suspect Roles)
Kit D: 6–32 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 8 Team Roles)
- Includes 8 duplicate, non-suspect expandable team roles as tightrope walkers with Mezzy. See the host character lists for details.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit C.
Kit E: 6–40 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 16 Team Roles)
- Includes 16 duplicate, non-suspect expandable team roles as tightrope walkers with Mezzy. See the host character lists for details.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit C.
For a different or larger kit size, please contact us!
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version:
- 12 players: Main game only
- 18 players: Main game plus Expansion Pack #1
- 24 players: Main game plus Expansion Packs #1–2
- 32 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–2, and 8 team roles
- 40 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–2, and 16 team roles
Circus and Carnival Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:
The Greatest Show on Earth is a traveling company of clowns, acrobats, musicians, dancers, daredevils, and sideshow performers. The Big Top production is surrounded by a bustling carnival filled with thrilling rides, games of chance, strange exhibits, and jaw-dropping stunts.
Max A. Million is preparing to host a grand debut party for the company’s first funfair in the dreary town of Deadwood Valley. Unfortunately, bringing this eccentric collection of performers together has proven more difficult than expected.
Nobody seems to get along, grudges are growing, and scandals are brewing behind every striped tent and midway attraction.
Max has made attendance mandatory for every employee, so there is no escaping the celebration. Dust off your finest circus attire and prepare for a night filled with curious characters, questionable histories, and dark carnival chaos.
This is where your story begins.
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Your boxed kit arrives professionally printed and prepared for easy hosting. The exact quantity of materials varies depending on the selected kit size.
Included in the Boxed Kit:
- Host Instructions, including the standard host booklet and a game-specific information sheet
- Professionally Printed Game Materials
- Character Materials, including the Host Character List, Guest List, and Clue Cards
- Solution Materials
- Envelopes and Other Required Game Components
- Optional Extras, such as the free invitation
- Envelopes are not sealed, even in the spoiler-free kits, in case the host needs to view the cards. Sealing envelopes before gameplay is optional.
- Select games may also include video content, bonus clues, or other interactive extras. Any game-specific extras will be listed above under Interactive Extras.
Some light assembly may be required with the standard version. For a spoiler-free, party-ready game, select the appropriate kit option above.
For immediate access to a print-at-home version, use the instant download link on the product page instead of purchasing the boxed kit.
Standard vs. Spoiler-Free Assembly
Standard Version
The standard version requires light assembly before the party. The host must fold and insert the cards for Rounds 1, 2, and 3 into the corresponding labeled envelopes.
Spoilers are limited to the Round 2 and Round 3 card bundles. If the host wishes to avoid seeing them, a trusted person who is not playing may fold and insert those cards. The remaining kit will still arrive prepared without exposing the host to spoilers.
Spoiler-Free Version
With the Spoiler-Free (Party-Ready) Preparation Option, the Round 1, 2, and 3 clue & solution cards are professionally folded and inserted into their designated envelopes, allowing the host to prepare for and host the party without any fear of viewing the spoiler content.
Pre-game character materials are not inserted into envelopes. This allows the host to add the players' contact information on the task cards while they are still arranged in a convenient stack, rather than removing them from envelopes and reinserting them afterward.
Included Assembly in Both Versions
Certain materials are inserted into their designated envelopes in every boxed kit, when applicable. These may include:
- Blackmail notes and other special messages
- Victim signs
- Forensic reports
- Scavenger hunt materials
- Other game-specific surprise items
Keep each bundle of envelopes together according to its label, such as Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3. Some envelopes may already contain game-specific materials, even when the remaining cards still require insertion.
With the standard kit, if an item has already been placed inside a designated character’s envelope, tuck it inside that character’s folded clue card before returning the card to the envelope. This helps ensure the player sees the additional item when the round begins.
Envelopes Are Not Sealed
Envelopes are left unsealed in both versions. This allows the host to review or adjust the materials if necessary, such as when a guest cancels at the last minute, and the host needs to confirm that all vital characters remain assigned.
The host may seal the envelopes before gameplay, but sealing is optional.
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