25 Best In-Game Theme Parks And Fairs

Theme parks and fairs pop up in all kinds of games, from cozy life sims to sprawling RPGs, and they usually bring mini games, special vendors, and one of a kind rewards that only appear for a limited time or in a special location. These spots are great places to grab unique cosmetics, try carnival style activities, and see a different side of a game world that is usually focused on combat or progression. Many include rides, fireworks, tournaments, or seasonal decorations that transform familiar hubs into lively festival grounds. They are also reliable places to find rare food, collectibles, and side quests that you might miss if you rush the main story.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

The Gold Saucer returns as a full scale amusement park with multiple districts and attractions. Players can race chocobos, tackle the battle square, and try arcade style mini games for exclusive prizes. The park includes a date event path and special cutscenes tied to character affinity. It also features unique shops and cosmetic rewards that are not available elsewhere.

NieR: Automata

The Amusement Park zone is a ruined fairground lit by fireworks and roaming machine performers. It includes a boss arena hidden behind the parade route and treasure chests tucked into ride structures. Environmental storytelling shows how the machines repurposed carnival gear for peace displays. Secret paths through broken rides lead to collectibles and shortcuts.

Paper Mario: The Origami King

Shogun Studios functions like a themed park with areas gated by admission tiers. Players collect souvenirs, play carnival style games, and use masks to access show stages. Hidden toads and collectibles are tucked around attractions and prop rooms. Completing park challenges opens new scenes and grants items needed for story progression.

BioShock Infinite

Columbia opens with a founders day fair that teaches game mechanics through carnival booths. You can test weapons at target stands and sample vigor bottles at prize tents. The raffle stage ties directly into the plot while side stalls reward extra cash and salts. The fairground layout leads players into the city while setting its tone and ideology.

Stardew Valley

The valley hosts recurring festivals that act like small fairs with exclusive stalls and contests. The Stardew Valley Fair includes a grange display, strength game, and token prizes. The Night Market adds unique vendors and a submarine ride with special fish. Seasonal events also unlock rare items and recipes that you cannot buy at normal shops.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Island life features rotating events that feel like community fairs with themed decor. Fireworks shows bring raffle prizes and custom patterns in the sky. Seasonal visits like Bunny Day and Halloween add crafting materials and limited furniture. Plaza activities and NPC booths turn the town center into a festival hub.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask

Clock Town prepares for the Carnival of Time with daily rehearsals and side quests. Mask related tasks tie into parade schedules and stage shows. Minigames and shops expand inventory options before the final celebration. Timers and routines make the festival feel alive as the moon draws closer.

Assassin’s Creed II

The Venice sequence features Carnevale with masks, games, and public challenges. Players join contests to gain access to restricted areas during the festivities. Party crowds and fireworks create cover for stealth and navigation. Temporary stages and barges introduce unique movement routes across canals.

Genshin Impact

Regions host large scale festivals with event quests and themed mini games. Lantern Rite lights up Liyue Harbor and adds special shops and fireworks crafting. Mondstadt holds Windblume with flower activities and rhythm challenges. Inazuma runs cultural events with limited food recipes, gliders, and gadget rewards.

Monster Hunter: World

Astera and Seliana transform during festival periods with new bounties and layered armor. Event quests rotate rapidly so players can farm past limited rewards. Gathering hubs add fireworks, food platters, and seasonal gestures. Tickets earned from festival tasks craft cosmetics and weapon skins.

Forza Horizon 4

The Horizon Festival serves as an ever present fair for music and motorsport. Seasonal changes rotate events and unlock specific car challenges. Main stages, PR stunts, and drag strips act like festival attractions on the map. Player houses and showdowns tie progression to festival fame.

Grand Theft Auto V

Del Perro Pier offers a beachfront amusement area with a working Ferris wheel and roller coaster. Street vendors and games line the pier alongside photo friendly views. The area hosts side activities and serves as a meeting spot for missions. Night lighting and crowds make it a lively landmark to revisit.

Persona 5 Royal

Shujin Academy runs a culture festival that triggers story scenes and campus activities. Classrooms become booths where you can gather items and lore snippets. The schedule gates certain interactions and affects confidant moments. Festival events also shift security and access within the school.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Garreg Mach Monastery holds monthly celebrations that function like small fairs. Dining hall menus expand and gift items rotate with festival themes. Choir practice, fishing tournaments, and marketplace wares get special bonuses. Participation raises motivation and support while unlocking event specific rewards.

Final Fantasy IX

Lindblum’s Festival of the Hunt turns the city into a competitive battleground. Timed monster spawns appear across districts and yield prize options. Route planning and party setup determine your score during the event. The festival also changes NPC behavior and shop availability for a short window.

Final Fantasy XIV

Eorzea celebrates recurring seasonal events that decorate major cities and hubs. Moonfire Faire, Starlight Celebration, and other holidays offer quests with cosmetic sets. Special FATEs, orchestral rolls, and emotes appear for limited durations. Event vendors return each year with new items and occasional reruns.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Ravensthorpe hosts seasonal festivals that add activities to the settlement. Yule, Ostara, and Sigrblot bring archery trials, brawls, and decoration quests. Players earn tokens to trade for settlement cosmetics and gear. Temporary challenges and side stories appear around festival tents and bonfires.

Destiny 2

The Tower runs rotating festivals that change decorations and playlist rewards. Festival of the Lost adds haunted activities and mask collectibles. The Dawning introduces holiday baking and resource delivery for gear. Guardian Games tracks class scores and grants unique cosmetics.

Splatoon 3

Splatfests turn cities into neon street fairs with live music and special announcements. Players choose teams and earn conch shells for prize machines. Stages shift to night settings while tricolor battles spotlight the main event. Merch booths and banners provide limited titles and gear chunks.

Elden Ring

The Radahn Festival gathers champions at Redmane Castle for a set piece battle. NPCs travel to the castle and deliver duel introductions in the arena. World state changes unlock new paths and dialogue after the event. The festival structure creates a unique boss encounter with a grand fairground feel.

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone

Dead Man’s Party sends Geralt to a lively wedding with games and dances. Side activities include horse races, pig herding, and party pranks. Completing tasks rewards items and advances character centric scenes. The event showcases rural festival traditions within the game’s questline.

Okami

Villages host festivals that light up after you restore their guardians. Kamiki’s celebration brings fireworks, dancing, and mini games. Participation yields praise and items that boost abilities. The festivals also mark story milestones as nature returns to each region.

Kingdom Hearts III

The Kingdom of Corona features a lantern festival with a town square dance. Minigame prompts guide timing and partner movements for rewards. Visual changes across the area reflect festival preparations and the finale. Completing festival scenes unlocks treasure and strengthens party bonds.

Super Mario Odyssey

New Donk City throws a festival that reimagines classic platforming in a side scrolling parade. Pauline fronts a concert while players collect notes and moons. Temporary decorations and musicians appear across the city streets. Clearing festival challenges grants souvenirs and a memorable multi stage course.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Octagonia hosts a masked tournament that turns the city into a carnival of bouts. Contest brackets and crowd scenes lead to unique boss encounters and prizes. The city adds stalls and lodging tied to the event flow. Follow up quests and shopping options expand once the festival arc concludes.

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