Q: What age is Under the Big Top suitable for?

I suggest Under the Big Top is suitable for those aged 15+ as it includes several characters who are romantically involved with, or interested in, each other.

Q: How long does Under the Big Top take to play?

I would allow 3-4 hours to play Under the Big Top . While the game itself takes 2.5-3 hours to play, I recommend allowing time to introduce the game and wind down after.

Q: Where's my download?

Shortly after buying Under the Big Top you should receive an email from Freeform Games explaining how to download the game files. If you haven't received this, please first check your spam filter - sometimes the emails end up there. If that fails, please get in touch directly with Freeform Games - with the details of which game you bought, when you bought it, and which email address you used. Or contact me (with that same information) and I'll get in touch for you.

Q: Can I host Under the Big Top and also play a character?

The host has an important role in Under the Big Top . The organize and coordinate the party. They also act as an impartial "referee" - so it's important that they have read the game and understand what is going on. So I recommend not playing a character and hosting the game. But if you still want to host a game and play a character (or you have to because a player cannot attend), I have advice on doing that here .

Question 1

Does Under the Big Top come with a money-back guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Yes!

Freeform Games offer a cast-iron guarantee on all their murder mystery games. If you're not completely satisfied with Under the Big Top then let them know within 30 days and they will refund you.

Question 2

What age is Under the Big Top suitable for?

Accepted Answer

I suggest Under the Big Top is suitable for those aged 15+ as it includes several characters who are romantically involved with, or interested in, each other.

Question 3

How long does Under the Big Top take to play?

Accepted Answer

I would allow 3-4 hours to play Under the Big Top. While the game itself takes 2.5-3 hours to play, I recommend allowing time to introduce the game and wind down after.

Question 4

Where's my download?

Accepted Answer

Shortly after buying Under the Big Top you should receive an email from Freeform Games explaining how to download the game files.

If you haven't received this, please first check your spam filter - sometimes the emails end up there.

If that fails, please get in touch directly with Freeform Games - with the details of which game you bought, when you bought it, and which email address you used. Or contact me (with that same information) and I'll get in touch for you.

Question 5

How many guests will I need?

Accepted Answer

You need at least 12 guests and no more than 15.

If you have fewer than 12 guests you will have to drop a character (which may affect the plot), or play a character yourself (not ideal, but I talk about it here), or even ask a guest to play two characters at once.

If you have more than 15 guests you will need to create your own, or use one of the free extra characters provided by Freeform Games when you download Under the Big Top.

Question 6

Can I host Under the Big Top and also play a character?

Accepted Answer

The host has an important role in Under the Big Top. The organize and coordinate the party. They also act as an impartial "referee" - so it's important that they have read the game and understand what is going on.

So I recommend not playing a character and hosting the game.

But if you still want to host a game and play a character (or you have to because a player cannot attend), I have advice on doing that here.

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