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The Clown

The host who deals cards and runs events.

The Clown in Death in the Box

The Clown: The host who deals cards and runs events. Get it by Present in every ordinary match. Use it to Watch the prompt the clown presents. Looking at the character instead of the dodge label is a common Knife Toss miss.

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What is The Clown?

The clown sits over the table, deals cards, and runs the events. The official description frames the match as luck and strategy against up to 15 other players. The clown is not a seat you select. Some shots from the clown can jam, and some events give you a button while others do not.

Published facts

FactValue
RoleRound host

How do you get The Clown?

Present in every ordinary match.

How do you use The Clown?

Watch the prompt the clown presents. Looking at the character instead of the dodge label is a common Knife Toss miss.

FAQ

The Clown questions

What are you trying to do in a match?

Be the last player alive. Up to 15 other players sit at the table with you while the clown runs events and hands out cards. The official description calls the game a mix of luck and strategy, so a correct read does not guarantee the next shot.

Is Safety the same card as Shield?

The current card name in the card references is Safety: if the clown shoots you while you hold it, the card breaks and you survive. The Still standing badge still says shield card. Older write-ups also say Shield. Read the card in your hand if a later update renames it again.

Why did my card do nothing?

Active cards fire on their own trigger, Passive cards work while you hold them, and only Activation cards use the Use Card control. Blank does not apply in duels, and a printed Blank example also excludes PVP events. Vengeance is also described as not working during duels, a stab, or hostage. A turn counter can expire the card before you needed it.

Do the 15% group bonus and 25% Premium bonus add up to 40%?

No published formula says that. The game description advertises both bonuses separately and does not explain whether they stack. Do not add the two percentages together.

Can I still open the old cave or claim the Disco Ball?

The cave hatch's old opening is described as disabled, and the Disco Ball character effect is described as unobtainable. The 2025 Halloween Suspicious Mushroom display is also described as unobtainable. An old video can show a real past route that no longer opens.

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