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1,200+ carnivals across the Southeast

Carnival Booth Games for Parties, Field Days, and Community Events

Every game is a staffed booth - our team runs it, keeps the line moving, and hands out the prizes. Inventory is set by each local operator, so every game below shows where it is available.

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What a Carnival Booth Game Actually Is

Each booth is one mini carnival game: a single station a child plays in under a minute, then rotates to the next. No queue for one big attraction, no waiting around - a group of forty cycles through eight booths continuously.

They are outdoor carnival games by design. Booths set up on grass or pavement under our striped tents, and the whole thing packs down at the end of the day.

The Game Menu

Every booth we run, across all five markets. Availability is set by each local operator, so each game lists the markets that own it.

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Each market is run by its own local team. Pick yours for packages, pricing, and dates.

Questions About the Games

Why isn't every game available in every city?
Each market is run by an independent local operator, and each one owns its own equipment. Inventory is set locally rather than from a central warehouse, so the availability line under each game name is the real answer for that city. If you have a specific booth in mind, ask when you inquire and we will confirm what that market runs.
How many games come with a booking?
Four, six, or eight, depending on how many tents come out. One tent is four games, two tents is six, and three tents is eight. The count is set by the package; which specific booths arrive is set by what your local market owns. Additional hours extend the same setup rather than adding more booths.
Are these mini carnival games or full-size booths?
Full-size booths. Each one is a standing game station with its own frame, targets, and scoring, not a tabletop set. They play like mini carnival games in the sense that a child finishes one in under a minute and moves on, which is what keeps a group of forty rotating. What they are not is a box of party games you set up yourself.