Chaos Karts, the UK’s first live-action video game experience that combines real-life racing with augmented reality, will officially open its doors tomorrow (1 September 2023)! This unique attraction throws players into a virtual world, living inside a real-life video game to race-battle their friends, family, rivals, and colleagues. Engineered by The Ents Inc, Chaos Karts combines the worlds of go-karting and augmented reality.

This highly innovative experience has players (aged 11 +) burning rubber around a potentially infinite number of tracks in a digitally projected world, whilst their vehicle interacts with the virtual track and any challenges rival players might “launch” their way. With no physical obstacles on the track and anti-collision technology, helmets and driving suits are not required.

Using unmatched, state-of-the-art technology, the karts are kitted out with features to produce real-life sensations and reactions that will immerse competitors fully into the high-energy thrill ride. Each race varies in design, complete with pumping music and ground-breaking in-game usable in-kart power-ups with weapons that allows players to ‘battle’ right up to the finishing line as the experience transports players worlds away from the everyday as they compete against each other to win points and races.
Tom Lionetti-Maguire, Founder and CEO of The Ents Inc Chaos Karts Attraction, founder of Little Lion Entertainment, and creator of The Crystal Maze & Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience said:

“I’ve been obsessed with creating a real-life version of a videogame for some time now, and Chaos Karts is a thrilling result of that. We are so excited to showcase this all-new attraction firstly in Manchester, and then globally in the near-future. The gamification of experiences is a phenomenon that is here to stay, and this is the purest distillation of it. This is not just another game; it’s an entire journey filled with joy, humour and a nostalgic touch that will resonate with players of all generations!”

Chad Kunimoto, global business development manager for immersive entertainment at Panasonic Connect, tech partner of Chaos Karts said:

“We, at Panasonic Connect, are greatly honoured to have contributed to ‘Chaos Karts’, revolutionising go-karts and delivering an unparalleled gaming experience. Through our collaboration, we can push the boundaries of speed, technology, and innovation by seamlessly blending our cutting-edge technology and exhilarating performance, paving the way for an electrifying experience on and off the track”.

With tickets available to purchase from £22 per person – pit stop whatever you are doing fast, and book now to avoid disappointment.