The first installation of the new Paradrop VR product from Frontgrid, developed in conjunction with Simworx, will take place at Danish location Universe Science Park in 2018.
The park, located in Nordborg, South Jutland, will add the attraction to an existing VR-orientated area. The model to be installed will be a four-person version.
Paradrop VR is an attraction featuring integrated gamification that allows the user to fully control gameplay and movement. Developed by the UK-based Frontgrid and produced by Simworx, it provides an immersive VR experience that simulates flying a paraglider, with up and down motion that incorporates sudden drops and smooth deceleration to create a realistic feeling of gliding through the skies.
The ride also features an interactive game element controlled by the participant, with points awarded to each individual rider via a series of targets through which they must fly to score maximum points.
“We enjoyed a very successful launch event at EAS in Berlin and are delighted to be able to announce the first sale of Paradrop VR as a result of our attendance at the show,” said Frontgrid chief executive and co-founder Matt Wells. “Universe Science Park was impressed with the immersive and entertaining nature of the attraction, combined with the gaming element, and it will give them another VR attraction, but something quite different, to offer visitors. I think it will be ideal for what they are looking to achieve and will be a great addition to the venue.”
Universe Science Park’s chief operating officer Jonas Luttermann added: “Universe Science Park was created to excite children and young people with, among other things, technology. ParaDrop VR will surely support this purpose. We want to create full-body experiences in our park.”
