# The Circus : Clown Show — Rides the Lion over the Fire

> Circus-themed arcade game with multiple challenging levels and intuitive controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Loi Vo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-circus-clown-show/id1567782938 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Loi Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272187686)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 340 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-circus-clown-show/id1567782938/reviews.md

## What is The Circus?

In The Circus : Clown Show you must control player as the Clown, with each of the game's six stages being based on a different circus event.

The standard Arcade version has 6 levels in total:
• Level 1: ride on a lion and jump through flaming rings
• Level 2: tightrope walking whilst jumping over monkeys
• Level 3: Jump from ball to ball
• Level 4: Ride a horse and jump over trampolines and walls
• Level 5: Jump between trampolines and beware the knife throwers and fire breathers.
• Level 6: Swing from one trapeze to the next

FEATURES:
• Many levels, sublevels to try
• Free to play
• Amazing graphics
• Very excited gameplay
• Easy and smooth controls

HOW TO PLAY:
• Use three buttons, included 2 buttons move and 1 button jump to control player
• Level 5: when player get lower you can jump longer
• Level 6: hold button move when swing to make swing faster and stronger!

*Thank you everyone who played The Circus from us!

## Key features

- Six distinct circus-themed levels
- Lion riding and fire ring jumps
- Tightrope walking challenges
- Trapeze swinging
- Easy and smooth controls
- Multiple levels and sublevels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-circus-clown-show/id1567782938/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ITS NOT THE ORIGINAL

*2026-06-06*

ITS NOT THE ORIGINAL

### 3/5 — So nostalgic but with some annoying flaws!

*2024-01-15*

My family has the old Circus Charlie arcade game in our home, so I consider myself kind of an expert on the levels lol. I can’t believe someone created a game like this. It was very fun to play and so nostalgic, but also quite frustrating because a lot of the levels are just a bit “off.”

In the ball level, level three, you must be closer to each ball than you think and closer than in the real game. Also, the balls are not as forgiving as the real game. You shouldn’t be falling off that easy. It should be kind of sticky. In level four, the horsey (my favorite!!) why get rid of the back and forward buttons? The whole point of that one is to be able to slow way down before a jump. Also, in level five, the forward and back buttons are removed and it doesn’t make sense, adding to the frustration. I couldn’t finish the last level, at that point I just gave up. 

I also paid to be ad free and still got ads :/

Still, thank you for making the game!

### 5/5 — Childhood memories

*2023-07-26*

The one and only reason to play it was the childhood game that I was always playing with my siblings so sentimental and still challenging

### 3/5 — Needs control improvement

*2021-11-21*

The game looks just as good as the original arcade version but there needs to be an improvement on the controls. Examples are from the horse and bouncing mini-games where you don't have an option to move forward or backwards, you are only able to jump and thats it.

## Frequently asked questions about The Circus

### What is The Circus: Clown Show about?

The Circus: Clown Show is an arcade game where you control a clown performing various circus acts. The game features six distinct levels, each based on a different circus event like riding a lion through fire or tightrope walking.

### What are the main features of this game?

Key features include six unique circus-themed levels, exciting gameplay with amazing graphics, and easy-to-use controls. Players can enjoy multiple levels and sublevels, with specific mechanics for different challenges like swinging on a trapeze.

### How do I play The Circus: Clown Show?

You control the clown using three buttons: two for movement and one for jumping. Specific actions are required for certain levels, such as holding the move button to swing faster on the trapeze or jumping longer when lower on Level 5.

### Is The Circus: Clown Show free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does include in-app purchases and advertisements, which are common for free mobile games.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in the game?

You'll face a variety of challenges across the six levels. These include jumping through flaming rings on a lion, tightrope walking while avoiding monkeys, jumping between balls, navigating obstacles on a horse, and swinging between trapezes while dodging hazards.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2025-09-24

*Update sdk
*Bugs fixed

### 1.0.7 — 2024-11-24

*Bugs fixed
*Update game balance

### 1.0.6 — 2024-09-01

Fixed bugs
Update sdk

### 1.0.5 — 2024-01-08

*Added Remove Ads
*Crash fixed

### 1.0.3 — 2024-01-01

*Bugs Fixed
*Update sdk

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