Halloween week has begun!

Dear investigator friends,

Our SEASON 13 has been underway for a few weeks now, and after the well-attended and engaging conference dedicated to the life and works of HP Lovecraft, we are finally ready to approach the most anticipated event of the fall: Halloween!

This year, after ten years of shows, we found ourselves without our usual appointment at the Circolo dei Forestieri restaurant in Bagni di Lucca. But we certainly couldn't give up such an important tradition! Thanks to the commitment of the association's Board of Directors and the collaboration with the Municipality of Bagni di Lucca , we were able to secure a new, prestigious location for our special event: none other than the Royal Casino of Bagni di Lucca , in the charming village of Ponte a Serraglio!

And what a location, gentlemen!

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  Casino Ballroom

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  Historical photograph of the casino

Perhaps not everyone knows that the Bagni di Lucca Casino is considered one of the oldest in Europe, with a gaming tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. Gambling was regulated at the spa resorts as early as 1308, partly to help assist the poor. The current building, inaugurated in 1839 during the reign of Charles Louis of Bourbon, became an elegant gathering place for nobles and travelers from across Europe. After centuries of mixed fortunes, the Casino ceased its gaming activity in 1953 .

A place rich in history, therefore, which for one night will once again come alive with elegant guests, mysterious characters and... some decidedly disturbing presences!

Thanks to the patronage of the Municipality of Bagni di Lucca , we will be able to offer our audiences an interactive theatrical experience, in which the line between spectators and protagonists will be thinner than ever.

For the occasion, the Casino will transform into the Tick Tock Club of Arkham , an exclusive hangout in the fictional town created by HP Lovecraft in 1920s America. The evening will take the form of a grand Murder Party : guests will find themselves embroiled in an intricate mystery involving murders, secret sects, ancient legends, and disturbing presences from Lovecraft's universe.

You won't just be watching a show: the audience will be part of the story! Moving through the Casino, questioning suspects, gathering clues, and witnessing the scenes, participants will have to help the protagonists understand what's really happening before it's too late. And, as always, we advise you not to trust anyone too much...

The event will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Royal Casino in Bagni di Lucca, in the Ponte a Serraglio area.

Admission is free, with mandatory reservation through our website .

There will be no food served: this is an interactive theatrical event, not a murder mystery dinner.

But the disturbing atmospheres don't stop there!

On Wednesday, October 28th, starting at 8:30 PM , we'll be waiting for you at our club for an evening dedicated to board games inspired by the universe of HP Lovecraft . It will be the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself once again in the world of cosmic horror, amidst mysteries, investigations, and creatures that would definitely be best left unawakened.

In short, a week full of mystery, just the way we like it!

We're waiting for you, investigators.

And remember: in Arkham, curiosity can be very costly!