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Game Overview

Ballyhoo is one of those old-school text adventures where you play as a jaded circus visitor who stumbles into a kidnapping mystery. Instead of just walking away, you end up snooping around the big top, poking through tents, and digging up clues to find the ringmaster’s missing daughter. The whole thing feels like stepping into a slightly creepy, run-down carnival—complete with oddball characters and weird little details.

What’s cool is how much atmosphere they packed into it. You’ve got souvenir programs, fake tickets, even a purple balloon (which, let’s be honest, probably doesn’t help solve the case). The puzzles aren’t brutal, but they make you pay attention—no just mashing random verbs until something works. If you’ve ever wanted to play detective in a shady circus, this is your shot.