10-Player Virtual Reality Invader Game “ARKINVADERS” Arriving to Laguna Ten Bosch Theme Park in Aichi Prefecture

16.March.2018 | SPOT

Lagunasia is a waterpark in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture. On 28 April, the park is bringing a brand-new attraction to visitors: “ARKINVADERS” is the world’s first virtual attraction that will use the floor and walls to virtually create a world like Space Invaders.

 

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Waves of invaders will be virtually rendered onto the floor and walls, and you will use your feet to shoot down blocks.

 

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The visuals will be projected in the digital environment right before your eyes onto the entire wall and floor beneath you to make you feel like you’re really standing there. 10 people can play at a time, so get your friends and family involved and have a blast!

 

 

■Information

ARKINVADERS

Open: From 28 April 2018

Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00

*Opening hours differ depending on the day of the week and period

Price: \500 per turn (You can use your Laguna pass)

*With your pass, your second turn and beyond costs \300

*Same price for those aged 3-years-old and above

Website: http://www.lagunatenbosch.co.jp/event/rg/arkinvaders/index.html

 

Laguna Ten Bosch – Lagunasia

Address: 2-3 Kaiyocho, Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture

Opening Hours: Weekdays 10:00-21:00 / Weekends 10:00-21:30

TEL: 0533-58-2700 (9:00-17:30)

Website: http://www.lagunatenbosch.co.jp/lagunasia/index.html

 

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