Carnival Hunt is an asymmetrical multiplayer survival game built around two opposing roles within a closed carnival environment. One player takes the role of the Carnival Monster, while the remaining players act as Bunnies attempting to survive until the end of the round. Each match focuses on movement, sound control, and teamwork rather than direct combat. The objective for the Monster is to capture all Bunnies, while the Bunnies must avoid detection, conserve energy, and assist each other through coordinated actions.
Structure And Player Roles
At the beginning of a session, players are randomly assigned roles. The Carnival Monster possesses a limited energy system that depletes over time, requiring it to collect wind-up keys from defeated Bunnies to maintain power. In contrast, the Bunnies depend on teamwork to stay functional — they must periodically wind each other up to avoid collapsing. Once a Bunny’s energy runs out, it becomes inactive unless revived by another player. This mechanic creates a cycle of risk and dependency, where communication and timing directly determine the outcome of a round.
Core Systems And Environment
The gameplay takes place inside a dimly lit carnival complex with multiple connected rooms, tunnels, and hiding spots. Players navigate through narrow corridors, balancing movement speed and sound to avoid detection. Vision is limited, and auditory cues provide hints about other players’ locations. The map contains interactive objects that can temporarily block the Monster or create distractions.
Main systems in Carnival Hunt include:
· asymmetric roles with distinct objectives
· energy and wind-up key management
· first-person movement with limited visibility
· cooperative revival between Bunnies
· environmental obstacles and interactive elements
These interconnected systems emphasize stealth, awareness, and coordinated decision-making over direct confrontation.
Match Flow And Strategy
Each match follows a timed sequence where the Monster grows more aggressive as the game progresses. The Bunnies must decide when to hide, move, or risk winding each other up. The Monster listens for sound cues such as footsteps or key turns, creating a constant balance between movement and silence. Victory for the Bunnies depends on surviving the full duration or completing designated survival objectives, while the Monster wins by depleting all Bunny energy sources.
Carnival Hunt functions as a tension-driven multiplayer experience built on information control and asymmetrical gameplay. It relies on repetition and adaptation, where each match teaches new patterns of survival or pursuit. The system rewards precision, awareness, and timing, forming a structure that depends entirely on coordination and resource management within a confined, unpredictable environment.
