Nightmare in New Orleans – How To Play

Introduction

Will you risk the dangers of the Bayou to uncover its darkest secrets? Nightmare in New Orleans is an original mystery game with puzzles, combat, and an immersive story set in the 1950’s.

You play as the sibling of a private detective who has gone missing after working on a mysterious case in New Orleans. Concerned, you go to the airport and get on the first New Orleans flight possible to find out what’s happened.

Play The Game

You will need a HUD to play this game.

The HUD costs $L1000

The HUD package includes:
Game HUD
Themed Prizes
Achievements
Hours of original immersive adventure gaming

The HUD

Purchase the HUD, add it and accept the teleport permissions. If you haven’t played a MadPea game recently be sure to accept the experience permissions as well.

This game has two possible endings. You can play again from scratch by clicking on the Pea button on your HUD and choosing RESET.
(NOTE: Be sure that this is what you want to do as there is no going back once it’s reset! Pressing the button will erase all your files (but sadly not your memory…)

How To Play

Nightmare in New Orleans is an original mystery game with puzzles, combat, and an immersive story set in the 1950’s.

Purchase the HUD, add it and accept the teleport permissions. If you haven’t played a MadPea game recently be sure to accept the experience permissions as well.

You play as the sibling of a private detective who has gone missing after working on a mysterious case in New Orleans. Concerned, you go to the airport and get on the first New Orleans flight possible to find out what’s happened.

Pay attention to the clues and hints provided by your HUD in chat throughout the game.

Skip Puzzles with Jujus

The game is full of intriguing puzzles. They have been tested thoroughly and have been rated as moderate on difficulty level. If you wish to skip a puzzle in a game, you can do that by choosing to buy JUJUs and spend one. Each skip costs a JUJU. You can purchase JUJUs at the game start from this sign.

You can purchase Jujus at the game start. Please make sure to wear your HUD before you make a purchase. Each skip costs one Juju.

Tips, Tricks and Warnings!

Please give the HUD and the game surroundings time to load. There is a lot going on! That will help you see things better so you can avoid walking into walls or bumping into other players.

For fullest immersion be sure to enable sounds, setting them at a comfortable level. Ensure you are set to Shared Environments for the best lighting and effects. Removing your AO will give the best results with any animated parts of the game.

The puzzles may be challenging, so take it slow and enjoy! Also, make sure to pay attention to nearby chat for instructions and clues/hints. Keep a paper and pen/pencil close to keep notes, they will come in handy!

Don’t forget you can ask other players for help in Group Chat. Please enquire in general terms so no spoilers are disclosed to other Peas!

This game is rated moderate for some scary and spooky elements.

If you want to skip past the combat zone at the Bayou, the boat will kill anything getting in its way! Make sure you have a license to use it and click the sign.

If you want to skip past the combat zone at the Bayou, the boat will kill anything getting in its way! Make sure you have a license to use it and click this sign.

Game Enhancers
Mama Mojo has some fabulous Bayou Bargains for you! Some items are great voodoo souvenirs while other items can give a big advantage in the combat part of the game.

Prizes

This game has prizes! Don’t forget it also has two endings,so be sure to reset your HUD and play both endings for maximum enjoyment!

Achievements

This is an older game that awarded achievement points for a previous system. Whilst the game will continue to award these points, please understand that they are no longer in use.

Play one of our newer games if you would like to collect achievement points that can be spent in 2023 in our new Player Portal!

 

Game Rules

MadPea is a fun, happy community where everyone can enjoy our games. Please understand that any purchase or play of this game is governed by these rules, to ensure the maximum enjoyment for all players.

Read our rules here.

Customer Support

Help!

Do you need a clue? Get stuck? Not sure what to do next?

First ask in Group Chat!
There are usually lots of other players happy to help, but please keep requests vague so not to post spoilers!

Do you need help with your MadPea gaming experience? Got a question?

Check our FAQs! 

Do you have a technical problem or query not covered by our FAQs?

Contact a Customer Service Representative through our support portal. Please ensure you provide your legacy name and as many details about your issue as possible. MadPea Customer Support