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Aug 2023
Go back to the future at Yorkshire's newest VR experience venue
This story is sponsored by Park Playground
Leeds recently became home to Yorkshire’s newest virtual reality site, which sees no sign of slowing down its success.
The Park Playground VR began in 2018, in Belgium, and has shot to success – boasting 13 locations across 4 countries in just five years.
The Leeds site, which was the first UK destination, located on Kirkstall Road, opened last December and has since brought the county endless virtual fun and adventure.
Visitors can choose between six different experiences to be enjoyed by a range of ages and immerse themselves into some seriously out-of-this world challenges. From TV game shows and saving the planet to travelling back to Ancient Egypt and zombie hordes, The Park Playground will ensure a day of guaranteed excitement and thrill.
If you’re looking for some family fun, the Mask of the Pharaoh is the perfect rainy-day activity. The game begins as any normal day – although, not for long – as you and your team receive a call from the Professor to say he is trapped in Ancient Egypt! It’s your job to travel back in time to the land of the pyramids, help break the spell of the mysterious mask and return the Professor to modern day. To be enjoyed by 2-6 players, aged 7 and above, enjoy a series of mini games and discover artefacts along the way to help solve this historic puzzle.
The Park Playground is the perfect indoor activity for friends, family and colleagues.
Thrill seekers can enter a world of zombie-hunting in The Hallow. Travel back to the 19th century and combat a world overthrown by a zombie horde to restore what was once a peaceful village. Join forces with your friends, family, and co-workers in this epic journey of mini games and battle – but beware…only the bravest will survive.
If you consider yourself an armchair sleuth, try your hand at The Snitch. In a VR TV gameshow, you and your team will journey across the natural beauties of New Zealand, completing challenges to win a cash prize. However, someone isn’t such a team player and is aiming to sabotage the group’s efforts to keep the money for themselves. Whether you’re the saboteur or walking the plank for some cash, expect suspicion and laughter in this game of non-stop fun.
The site’s newest game, Nanoclash: Focus, allows up to 12 friends to battle it out in a futuristic arena, competing in various challenges until one is victorious! Described as paintball without the pain, this game attracts anyone from gamers and adrenaline-junkies to wedding parties and work colleagues. No matter who you are, enter the arena for the ultimate VR battle.
If one terrifying game wasn’t enough for you, the award-winning Don’t Scream horror-themed escape room will challenge the mind and keep your heart racing. Comedian and evil genius, David Whitely welcomes you to his world of fear where evil lies around every corner. Face your fears and collect the necessary memorabilia to help escape this nightmare, but remember…don’t scream.
Adventure can also be found in Mission Planet X – the ultimate apocalyptic journey. Earth is running out of energy and fossil fuels will soon be exhausted, so it’s up to you, recruits, to save the day before it’s too late! Commander Dawson sends you to Planet X – a world of the unknown – to bring back the powerful Energy Crystal. Work as a team and overcome some intergalactic challenges to return the crystal to Earth and keep our planet alive. Once you’re up in space, there’s no turning back…
Players will battle against each other on an 81 square metre field.
All games include an initial 30 minute starter, helping players get used to the equipment, as well as playing some introductory mini games. After this, teams will share an 81-square metre playing field to compete in your chosen game.
Ditching the heavy backpacks and cables, The Park Playground games are entirely mobile and offer a large wireless area for gamers to roam. Visitors are also provided with state-of-the-art VR goggles to transport you to an alternate reality.
Marketing manager, James Nye, said:
Visitors can also enjoy a drink at the bar and debate who played the best in the cool relaxation lounge.
The site can be transformed for any occasion, from children’s parties to corporate events. The entire venue is also available for hire for large-scale events.
He continued:
The Park Playground VR welcomes anyone aged 7 upwards, and team sizes range from 2 - 16 people.
Find out more
To find out more about all that's on offer at The Park Playground Leeds, visit https://www.theparkplayground.com/en-gb
Click here to book your discounted game for four.
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