About us

The idea for Carnaval Simulator came about during the Covid pandemic, when parades were canceled and carnival fans started building things like small LEGO floats at home. That gave me an idea: why couldn't you design and build your own parade float in a video game?

My name is Jeffrey van der Wal. As a kid I kept scrapbooks and drew parade floats, and later I started helping to build them myself. With Carnaval Simulator, which I develop on my own, I combine that love with my passion for game development.

Several floats in the game were recreated digitally with permission from the original building clubs. I also draw inspiration from celebrations around the world, such as Mardi Gras, the Venice Carnival and the Rhineland Carnival. Carnaval Simulator has already gained recognition in international and regional media.

I also hope to inspire people to get started themselves, and to show that carnival is about more than just drinking. Building a float together is a wonderful way to meet new people and make friends, especially now that loneliness is becoming more common. In this way, I hope to do my small part in keeping this special culture alive.