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Wide illustrative dusk view of Amethyst Court showing a containment unit at Unit 7, a giant ghost trap on the rear pad, Slimer at Unit 6, Stay Puft centered behind the rear bushes, a balcony battle scene, and smaller decorations across the court.

Amethyst Court Halloween Proposal

Stranger Court 2026

Ghostbusters

A Ghostbusters takeover built around oversized props, practical effects, court-wide scenes, and one very big marshmallow man.

The theme

01 / The Theme

Who You Gonna Call?

The idea is simple: paranormal activity has hit Stranger Court, and Ghostbusters equipment is appearing throughout the neighborhood.

The concepts below show a few ways the theme could come to life—from oversized props and practical effects to smaller details around the court.

02 / Around the Court

A Few Ideas So Far

This concept map brings the current prop and decoration ideas together in one view. Select a marker to jump to the details.

Wide illustrative dusk view of Amethyst Court showing a containment unit at Unit 7, a giant ghost trap on the rear pad, Slimer at Unit 6, Stay Puft centered behind the rear bushes, a balcony battle scene, and smaller decorations across the court.
1Ghost Containment Unit2Giant Ghost Trap3Slimer4Stay Puft5Court-Wide Ideas
Court conceptCourt-wide concept showing the attraction and decoration ideas together.

Idea 01

Ghost Containment Unit

A glowing containment chamber packed with warning lights, pipes, sound, and ghostly activity could become one of the court’s main set pieces.

Possible location
Unit #7 driveway
Status
Idea in progress
Project lead
Lead: TBD
Expanded Ghost Containment Unit concept filling much of the Unit 7 driveway, facing the court with dense control racks, gauges, conduit, warning lights, and a glowing containment chamber.
In the courtA larger, electronics-heavy containment installation imagined across the Unit #7 driveway.
Initial isolated concept of a large DIY ghost containment chamber built from wood framing, panels, clear plastic, pipes, warning lights, and practical electronics.
Prop conceptContainment chamber with industrial panels, warning lights, and ghostly effects.
Project DetailsBuild ideas, costs & review notes

Possible features

  • Large viewing window or translucent containment chamber
  • Projected ghost animation inside the unit
  • Interior haze or fog, subject to testing
  • Red warning beacons and practical work lights
  • Pipes, conduit, wire loom, hoses, labels, and weathered panels
  • Dense banks of analog gauges, switches, indicator lamps, and small displays
  • Speaker for alarms, containment sounds, or ghost audio
  • Motion or presence detection
  • Raspberry Pi-controlled lighting and effects
  • Interactive command console with a manual override

High-level build idea

Construct a freestanding wood-framed facade sized for the selected portion of the Unit #7 driveway. Add lightweight exterior panels, a clear or translucent viewing surface, practical decorative piping, lighting, and secured locations for projection and haze equipment.

Treat the interactive command console as a separate upgrade so the base structure can still be completed if electronics take longer than expected.

Planning ledger

Materials already owned
TBD — complete and verify the reusable equipment and material inventory before publishing specific claims.
Estimated cost
Estimate TBDEstimate TBD after the materials inventory and build approach are reviewed.
Shopping links
Shopping list pending — Verified product links will be added only after the build direction is approved.

Idea 02

Giant Ghost Trap

An oversized ghost trap on the rear pad could create a dramatic photo moment, with room for lights, sound, fog, or moving doors.

Possible location
Rear concrete pad in front of the bushes
Status
Idea in progress
Project lead
Lead: TBD
Giant ghost trap on the rear concrete pad with an air-powered fabric ghost bending and flailing as though it is being pulled into the illuminated open trap.
In the courtAn air-powered ghost adds a playful capture effect above the rear-pad trap.
Initial isolated concept of an oversized DIY ghost trap with a plywood shell, hinged doors, lights, fog vents, and a connected control pedal.
Prop conceptOversized ghost trap with doors, lights, and a control pedal.
Project DetailsBuild ideas, costs & review notes

Possible features

  • Oversized trap body with practical weathered detailing
  • Hinged top doors and interior lighting
  • Controlled fog or haze burst
  • Foot-pedal-style activation control
  • Air-powered fabric ghost staged to look as if it is being pulled into the trap
  • Sound effects and a dedicated controller
  • Manual activation and emergency stop
  • Clearly marked interaction area

High-level build idea

Build a low, wide plywood and lumber shell with lightweight hinged doors and a protected internal compartment for lighting, fog routing, and controls.

Start with a static trap that looks complete. Add powered door movement only after testing hinge geometry, pinch points, actuator force, reset behavior, and manual override.

Planning ledger

Materials already owned
TBD — verify inventory before listing reusable lumber, electronics, fog equipment, lighting, or hardware.
Estimated cost
Estimate TBDEstimate TBD after the materials inventory and build approach are reviewed.
Shopping links
Shopping list pending — Verified product links will be added only after the build direction is approved.

Idea 03

Slimer

Slimer could loom over a balcony with lighting, sound, and—if practical—a playful ectoplasm effect below.

Possible location
Unit #6 balcony
Status
Idea in progress
Project lead
Lead: TBD
Proposed Slimer display mounted on the Unit 6 balcony above a clearly controlled target area.
In the courtSlimer imagined above Unit #6.
Initial isolated concept of a practical Slimer prop with fluorescent detailing and concealed tubing for a proposed water-based ectoplasm effect.
Prop conceptSlimer with fluorescent detail and a possible ectoplasm effect.
Project DetailsBuild ideas, costs & review notes

Possible features

  • Purchased or custom-built Slimer body
  • Secure balcony mounting or freestanding support approved for the location
  • UV-reactive or fluorescent visual treatment
  • Concealed tubing and a protected ground-level reservoir
  • Motion-triggered, timed, or supervised activation
  • Sound and lighting before activation
  • Clearly defined wet zone and dry bypass route
  • Static or mist-only fallback if full spray is not approved

High-level build idea

Start with a lightweight Slimer shell or commercial prop and adapt it for secure outdoor display. Route tubing through a concealed channel and connect it to a ground-level reservoir and pump placed in a protected enclosure.

Test with plain water at low pressure first. Proceed only after confirming safe pressure, reliable shutoff, predictable aim, cleanup, slip control, and non-staining behavior on representative surfaces and clothing samples.

Planning ledger

Materials already owned
TBD — verify the available pump, tubing, reservoir, controller, lighting, mounting hardware, and test materials before listing them.
Estimated cost
Estimate TBDEstimate TBD after the materials inventory and build approach are reviewed.
Shopping links
Shopping list pending — Verified product links will be added only after the build direction is approved.

Big Idea / Stretch Goal

50-Foot Stay Puft Inflatable

A towering Stay Puft at the back of the court would create the biggest possible reveal and become the campaign’s ultimate stretch idea.

Possible location
Behind the bushes at the back of the court
Status
Stretch goal — Locked
Project lead
Lead: TBD
Proposed 50-foot Stay Puft inflatable centered behind the rear concrete pad and bushes, facing the Amethyst Court entrance.
In the courtStay Puft centered at the rear, facing the court entrance.
Initial isolated concept of a commercial 50-foot Stay Puft inflatable with visible seams, blower, anchors, and tie-down lines.
Prop conceptA giant Stay Puft inflatable concept.
Project DetailsBuild ideas, costs & review notes

Possible features

  • Commercial 50-foot inflatable
  • Manufacturer-approved blower and power setup
  • Proper anchoring and tie-down system
  • Controlled nighttime lighting and defined operating hours
  • Weather monitoring and shutdown criteria
  • Protected blower and anchor perimeter
  • Photo viewpoints from within the court

High-level build idea

This is primarily a purchase, delivery, installation, and operations project rather than a custom prop build.

Implementation would follow verified manufacturer instructions, site measurements, utility checks, wind limitations, anchoring requirements, power needs, storage planning, and required permissions.

Planning ledger

Materials already owned
TBD
Estimated cost
Estimate TBDEstimate TBD after the materials inventory and build approach are reviewed.
Shopping links
Shopping list pending — Verified product links will be added only after the build direction is approved.

08 / More Ideas

Ghostbusters Around the Court

Smaller props, lighting, signage, ectoplasm, and mini Stay Pufts could carry the story between the larger scenes.

Lead: TBD · Status: Planning

Isolated concept of a Ghostbuster mannequin, proton-pack-style prop, and practical illuminated stream assembly.
Balcony battle conceptPractical battle idea using a mannequin, lightweight ghost, and illuminated stream.

Details around the court

  1. 01

    Balcony battle scene

    A Ghostbuster mannequin and lightweight ghost could face off across the court using a practical illuminated stream.

  2. 02

    Dripping ectoplasm

    Removable solid slime details could appear on railings, signs, walls, and props without using wet slime.

  3. 03

    Mini Stay Pufts

    Small figures could pop up around the sign, balconies, railings, and other approved spots.

  4. 04

    Signs and containment gear

    Warning signs, barrels, pipes, conduit, and equipment labels could connect the whole court visually.

  5. 05

    Lighting and atmosphere

    Green, amber, red, and warm-white lighting—plus restrained haze where approved—could pull the scenes together.

  6. 06

    Ghost sightings and photo moments

    Smaller ghosts, warning zones, and photo-ready surprises could fill the spaces between the larger scenes.

Maximum-potential concept board showing practical ectoplasm pieces, mini marshmallow figures, lit ghost displays, containment barrels, specimen canisters, equipment cases, field gear, beacons, cables, and warning panels.
Concept boardA larger kit of buildable props, lighting, and court-wide details.
Fully decorated blue-hour concept for the left side of the court, with lit ghost displays, ectoplasm, specimen canisters, mini marshmallow figures, equipment cases, piping, beacons, and containment details across the homes.
Left sideA fully dressed left-side concept showing the theme at maximum potential.
Fully decorated blue-hour concept for the right side of the court, with varied ghost displays, ectoplasm, field equipment, mini marshmallow figures, specimen canisters, piping, lighting, and containment details across the homes.
Right sideA fully dressed right-side concept showing a different mix of the same prop family.

09 / Community Fundraising

Fundraising

Fundraising would help cover materials while giving the project clear levels to unlock. As friends, fans, nearby neighbors, and local businesses contribute, each milestone would show what could come next—building momentum for more people to share the idea, get involved, and help take it further.

Community-backed concept

$250raised toward a $5,000 community goal

Progress
5% funded
Levels unlocked
1 of 9
Next unlock
$500 away
5%
Next unlock · Level 02Containment Unit: Structure$500 more to reach $750

Court households are not being asked to cover the budget. This would be a wider community campaign, with progress updated manually.

How we would spread the word

Each unlock gives the wider community something concrete to share and support.

  • 01

    Social media

    Share concept art, progress updates, and each new unlock.

  • 02

    Word of mouth

    Invite friends, coworkers, and local groups to pass it along.

  • 03

    Beyond the court

    Welcome support from neighbors and community members outside Stranger Court.

  • 04

    Local businesses

    Explore small sponsorships, donated materials, and in-kind help.

Stretch-goal roadmap

Every level is cumulative: reach the threshold, unlock the next piece of the idea.

01 funded · 08 locked
  1. Level 01$250

    Ghost Infection Begins

    Starter slime, signs, lights, and small decorations around the court.

    Funded
  2. Level 02$750

    Containment Unit: Structure

    Frame, shell, and viewing window for the Containment Unit.

    Next · Locked
  3. Level 03$1,250

    Containment Unit: Activation

    Projection, warning lights, sound, and contained atmosphere.

    Locked
  4. Level 04$1,750

    Containment Unit: Command Console

    Switches, gauges, displays, and interactive controls.

    Locked
  5. Level 05$2,250

    Giant Ghost Trap: Construction

    Build and finish the oversized Ghost Trap body.

    Locked
  6. Level 06$2,750

    Giant Ghost Trap: Trap Online

    Add doors, lights, sound, supervised fog, and controls.

    Locked
  7. Level 07$3,500

    Slimer: Manifestation

    Build, mount, light, and score the Slimer display.

    Locked
  8. Level 08$4,250

    Slimer: Ectoplasm Unleashed

    Explore the optional ectoplasm effect after testing and review.

    Locked
  9. Level 09$5,000

    Stay Puft Stretch Goal

    Pursue the giant inflatable, anchoring, power, and installation plan.

    Locked

These are cumulative campaign levels—not confirmed price tags or guarantees about what will be built. No payment links are active on this proposal page.

10 / People & Skills

Recruitment

Some of the strongest ideas may need skills we do not have on the court. We would look beyond the neighborhood for people who enjoy turning ambitious concepts into safe, buildable scenes.

People we would love to meet

Recruitment lead: TBD
  1. 01

    Artists & Scenic Makers

    Artists, illustrators, sculptors, foam carvers, creature makers, and scenic painters.

    Concept sketches, character work, surfaces, finishes, and convincing weathering.
  2. 02

    Engineers & Technical Builders

    Mechanical and electrical engineers, controls builders, programmers, and effects-minded makers.

    Structure reviews, electronics, lighting, sound, projection, motion, and practical effects.
  3. 03

    Contractors & Fabricators

    Carpenters, electricians, metal and fabric workers, riggers, installers, and other tradespeople.

    Fabrication, power, anchoring, weatherproofing, installation, and safe teardown.
  4. 04

    Film, Theater & Stagecraft

    Prop builders, set decorators, technical directors, practical-effects artists, and production crews.

    Translate concepts into durable props, dressed scenes, show cues, and reliable operation.

Where help could fit

  1. 01

    Design & Plan

    Review sketches, scale, materials, feasibility, safety, and the simplest way to make an idea work.

  2. 02

    Build & Finish

    Fabricate, sculpt, paint, wire, assemble, program, and test a specific attraction or effect.

  3. 03

    Install & Operate

    Help transport, set up, cue, maintain, reset, and safely strike the finished experience.

How we might find the crew

  • Personal introductionsAsk neighbors to connect us with talented friends, coworkers, and family members.
  • Skill-specific social postsShare the actual concept, task, and time commitment instead of a vague call for volunteers.
  • Creative communitiesReach local maker, art, theater, film, and live-event groups with a clear project need.
  • Trades & local businessesLook for advice, specialist help, materials, or a useful introduction from local partners.

Know someone who would enjoy this?

They do not need to live on Stranger Court. Help could be one useful introduction or design review—or something hands-on like leading a prop build or joining setup day.

Share a Lead or Skill

11 / Feedback

What Do You Think?

Take a look at the ideas and tell us what you would keep, change, add, or simplify.