Carnival of Madness Turns Free Games into a Clown-and-Balloon Collector
Carnival of Madness opens the gates to an eerie fairground populated by strange creatures, watchful eyes and a Scary Clown with a particular interest in brightly coloured balloons. The 5×3 GAMOMAT slot uses selectable 5 or 10 paylines, while its main feature revolves around Free Games where Balloon bonus symbols can deliver values collected by the Clown. Carnival of Madness is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.
Carnival of Madness Game Details
| Category | Details |
| Provider | GAMOMAT |
| Release Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Theme | Horror fairground |
| Game Type | Slot |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 3 |
| Paylines | 5/10 selectable |
| RTP | 96.03% |
| Free Games Trigger | 3/4/5 Scatters |
| Free Games | 10/15/25 Free Games |
| Free Games Retrigger | Additional Free Games cannot be triggered during the feature |
| Balloon Bonus Values | 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x |
| Balloon Collection | The Scary Clown collects Balloon bonus symbols during Free Games |
| Gamble | Card Gamble and Ladder Gamble with Partial Collect and Full Collect |
| Bonus Features | Free Games, Balloon Bonus Symbols, Scary Clown Collection, Card Gamble, Ladder Gamble |
Carnival of Madness Base GameplayMore Scatters Mean More Free Games
Free Games are the central feature in Carnival of Madness, and the number awarded depends directly on the Scatter count. Three Scatters trigger 10 Free Games, four trigger 15 and five award 25. Additional Free Games cannot be triggered once the feature has started.
The base game itself uses five reels and three rows with 5 or 10 selectable paylines. Regular wins start from the leftmost reel and run from left to right across identical symbols on adjacent reels, with wins counted on the active paid paylines.
Carnival of Madness Free Games OverviewBalloon Bonuses Give the Scary Clown Something to Collect
The fairground balloons become the key prize symbols once Free Games begin. Balloon bonus symbols can carry values of 5x, 10x, 20x or 50x, while the Scary Clown acts as their collector.
A Balloon bonus is collected once for every Scary Clown, regardless of where the Balloon symbol appears on the reels. This makes the feature less dependent on forming a conventional payline combination: the important interaction is between the Clown and the available Balloon bonus symbols.
Carnival of Madness Balloon BonusesGamble Options Sit Outside the Main Carnival Feature
Carnival of Madness also includes Card Gamble and Ladder Gamble for eligible interim wins. Card Gamble lets the player choose red or black for the next card, with a correct choice doubling the interim win and a 50% probability of matching the colour.
Ladder Gamble instead risks the interim win on movement between displayed prize levels. Partial Collect can secure part of the value before continuing, while Full Collect transfers the complete interim win to the balance.
The Free Games Are Where the Madness Starts
Carnival of Madness keeps its core mechanic focused: Scatters determine the length of Free Games, while Balloon bonus symbols and the Scary Clown provide the feature's main collection interaction. The combination fits the game's horror-fairground theme without adding mechanics that are not documented in the available game information.
