Final Girl: Carnage at the Carnival

Van Ryder Games, Don't Panic Games, Fox in the Box · Board game · 2021
1 · best 1 Solo 20–60 min Weight 2.8/5
8.9 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
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8.9 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you're a fan of solo horror and love the adrenaline of slasher films, Carnage at the Carnival is an essential addition to your Final Girl collection!

Highlights
  • Immersive thematic horror
  • Unique killer and location
  • Clever box design
  • High replayability
  • Intense solo experience
Keep in mind
  • Requires Final Girl core game
  • Language dependent
  • May need errata pack
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About the game
Get ready for another solo horror session with Final Girl: Carnage at the Carnival! This expansion brings a new horror feature film to your Final Girl collection, plunging you into a chilling story where the villain Geppetto, inspired by dark tales and obscure rituals, seeks to expand his 'family' using a carnival as a front. Your mission, as the Final Girl, is to stop him from finding new victims and, of course, survive the night.

To play, you'll need the Final Girl Core Box, which contains all the essential components. Each Feature Film box, like Carnage at the Carnival, introduces a unique Killer and an iconic Location, allowing for a multitude of different killer/location combinations and gaming experiences as your collection grows. The box art is a spectacle in itself: double-sided and amazingly illustrated, with magnetically attached removable covers that transform into the Killer and Location boards, respectively. It's a super clever design that saves space and immerses you even further into the horror movie theme.

In this particular expansion, you'll face Geppetto and explore the dangers of the carnival, which is much more than it seems. Keep an eye out, as the 2023 first printing had a correction pack with three updated cards – 'Is this a prop?', 'How can there be so many traps?' and 'Run! I'll hold them off!' – so it's worth checking if your copy already includes them. If you love the adrenaline of solo games and the thrill of slasher films, Carnage at the Carnival is a must-have addition to your Final Girl saga!
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Containers: Video Tape Boxes Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Crowdfunding: Wspieram Game: Final Girl Game: Final Girl, Series 1 Misc: LongPack Games
Publisher Van Ryder Games, Don't Panic Games, Fox in the Box, Gen-X Games (GenX), Lavka Games, Lucky Duck Games, Ludofun, Raven Distribution, Rexhry
Designer A. J. Porfirio, Evan Derrick
Artist Vladyslava Ladkova
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the Final Girl core game to play Carnage at the Carnival?
Yes, this is an expansion! You will need the Final Girl Core Box to have all the essential components and basic rules to play Carnage at the Carnival.
How many players can play Final Girl: Carnage at the Carnival?
Final Girl is an exclusively solo game. Carnage at the Carnival, as an expansion, maintains this characteristic, offering an intense experience for a single player.
What is the average playtime for a game with this expansion?
A game of Final Girl, including this expansion, typically lasts between 20 to 60 minutes, depending on your familiarity with the rules and the intensity of your fight against the killer.
What is the complexity level of Final Girl: Carnage at the Carnival?
The Final Girl core game has a BGG weight of 2.8/5, indicating a medium complexity. The expansion adds content but maintains the core game's rule structure, making it accessible after a few plays.
Are the expansion components of good quality?
Yes! The Final Girl series is known for its quality. Feature Film boxes, like this one, boast amazing illustrations and a functional design, with magnetic covers that transform into the game boards.
Does the expansion have any known issues or errata?
The 2023 first printing had a correction pack with three updated cards. It's a good idea to check if your copy already includes these corrected cards or if you need to acquire them separately.
Who is Final Girl: Carnage at the Carnival for?
It's perfect for solo game enthusiasts, slasher horror movie lovers, and players seeking an immersive and challenging thematic experience. If you already enjoy the Final Girl system, this is a fantastic addition!