Custom events are the fastest way to make a Hunger Games Simulator run feel personal. They let you shape the voice of the arena: serious, chaotic, funny, dramatic, classroom-safe, or built around a specific fandom or original cast.
What Custom Events Change
A normal simulator can tell a different story each run, but the writing style still comes from the default event pool. Custom events let you decide what kinds of moments can happen. That makes the simulator more useful for friend groups, original characters, roleplay campaigns, classroom activities, and themed fandom rosters.
Good custom events do more than decide who dies. They create tension, reveal personality, build alliances, set up betrayals, and make the final victor feel like part of a larger story.
The Four Event Types
| Event type | Best use | Example direction |
|---|---|---|
| Day events | Movement, supplies, scouting, alliances, close calls | A tribute finds shelter but leaves tracks behind. |
| Night events | Paranoia, recovery, sabotage, quiet character moments | Two tributes hear footsteps and argue over whether to run. |
| Feast events | High-risk confrontation and turning points | A tribute reaches the supplies first but draws too much attention. |
| Arena events | Large twists that affect the whole match | Fog rolls into the arena and forces scattered tributes together. |
How to Write Better Custom Events
- Mix outcomes. Use fatal, non-fatal, funny, tense, and quiet events so the log does not feel repetitive.
- Write for your cast. A friend group roster, classroom roster, and fandom roster should not all sound the same.
- Keep lines readable. Short event text usually works better because players scan the log quickly.
- Test in small batches. Add a few events, run several simulations, then expand the library when the pacing feels right.
Importing and Exporting Event Libraries
A reusable event library is better than a one-off list. Build one theme at a time: comedy, serious survival, school-safe classroom play, original characters, or a specific fandom crossover. Then save or share the library so future runs can use the same tone.
The event library supports two import paths: the site's JSON format and BrantSteele Text. BrantSteele Text is auto-detected when you paste section headers such as Bloodbath Events, Day Events, Night Events, Feast Events, Arena Events, or fatal event sections.
Direct BrantSteele saved season URLs or r.php codes are not imported yet. If you can copy or export the event text, paste that text into the Import dialog instead. If you are just starting, keep separate libraries instead of one giant mixed pool. A focused event set usually produces a cleaner story and makes testing much easier.
BrantSteele Text Example
Day Events
(Player1) finds a hidden water source.
1
Fatal Day Events
(Player1) ambushes (Player2).
2
Player1
Player2Frequently Asked Questions
How many custom events should I start with?
Start with 10 to 20 strong events across different phases. Once they feel good in repeated runs, expand toward a larger library.
Can custom events work with tribute stats?
Yes. Tribute stats help shape outcomes, while custom event text shapes the story that players read. For deeper control, pair custom events with the Hunger Games Simulator with stats workflow.
Where should I get event ideas?
Use the event ideas library as a starting point, then rewrite the examples to fit your own cast.
Can I import BrantSteele events?
Yes. Paste BrantSteele Text into the Import dialog. The importer supports common Bloodbath, Day, Night, Feast, Arena, and fatal event sections.
Can I import a BrantSteele season link or code?
Not directly. Use copied event text rather than a BrantSteele saved season URL or r.php code.
What to Read Next
- Custom Hunger Games Simulator for building the full roster, event, picture, and stats setup.
- Hunger Games event ideas for reusable custom event prompts.
- Hunger Games Simulator guide for the full setup flow.
- BrantSteele alternative comparison if you are choosing between simulator tools.