Portable haunted walk-through for events

Event organisers, shopping centres, schools and community groups, local councils running festivals, and families hiring it for big parties. Visitors pay at the door where you run your own ticketing.

A flat hire fee per event or day, or a share of ticket sales at fairs and festivals. You can also charge for extras like extra actors or a custom theme.

• Building and fixing props and panels
• Setting up and packing down efficiently
• Dealing with event organisers
• Managing a small crew

• Event organisers will usually ask for a certificate of currency for public liability insurance
• Check fire-retardant materials, exits and any permits needed at each site, as rules vary by council and state
• Towing and storing a trailer or van, plus wear and tear on panels
• Pay, workers compensation and working with children checks if you hire actors or have minors in the cast
• Bookings are heavily concentrated around Halloween, so plan for quiet months

Startup costs are typically around $6,000 to $25,000, depending on the size of your maze, the props and the trailer or van you use. These are estimates, so cost out panels, frames and props before you start.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many events you book and whether you run your own ticketing. This is an estimate, and bookings are heavily concentrated around Halloween, so plan for quiet months.

Event organisers will usually ask for a certificate of currency for public liability insurance. Check fire-retardant materials, exits and permits at each site, as rules vary by council and state, plus pay, workers compensation and working with children checks.