THE world’s first ‘Live-Action-Role-Play’ (LARP) theme park, Planet J, will open at Macau’s Sands Cotai Central in summer 2015.
It covers an area of over 9,290m2 and will be the first permanent theme park in the enclave.
The theme park’s novel concept allows guests to physically act out the actions of fantasy characters, pursue goals and interact with other adventurers within a fantastical setting known as the Magic Stone Kingdom.
Each player is equipped with a ‘magic book’ – a personalised mobile gear that connects with over 200 games in the theme park, blending technology and experiential storytelling. The players’ game progress and history will be recorded on Planet J’s system and can be reactivated upon future visits, allowing them to attempt more difficult games.
Jumpin Gym Digital Entertainment, the parent company of Planet J, said that the enterprise has been in development over eight years at a cost of over MOP$1 billion (US$125.2 million).
Damon Chan, chairman of Jumpin Gym Digital Entertainment, said: “Planet J is a truly new revolutionary model – breaking out from entertainment offered by conventional theme parks. We have the vision for Planet J to become a leading global chain of interactive themed destinations.”
Planet J is expected to attract over three million visitors from around the world.
