INFOCOM Adventure
Ballyhoo
Unravel a dark mystery under the big top in Infocom’s thrilling circus adventure Ballyhoo.
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Game overview
Description
Step right up and enter the mysterious world of Ballyhoo, Infocom’s unforgettable circus-themed mystery.
The big top has packed up for the night, but something sinister lurks behind the laughter — the circus owner's daughter has vanished. As an off-duty detective, you’ll navigate tents of illusion and deceit, questioning performers, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth before the show leaves town forever.
How to save: Type SAVE and press Enter, then press Enter again to use the suggested file name.
How to continue: Type RESTORE and press Enter, then press Enter again.
The Keep: Signed in to UORealms? Right after you save in the game, click Save to The Keep above the game to store the save in your account. Next time, on any computer, click Load from The Keep, pick your save, then continue as shown above. Saves you don’t put in The Keep are gone once you leave or reload the page.
- Genre
- Interactive fiction
- Play style
- Single player
- Access
- Play in browser
- Account
- No account required
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