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The Gunpowder Plot step back in time to 1605

Have you ever wanted to know what it might of felt like living back in 1605 where the city was divided and rebellions took to the streets but more so 1605 is known for when Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes who attempted to blow up King James I and the British Parliament on 5 November. However luckily his plot was discovered and Guy Fawkes was caught, tortured and later executed along with seven others. Ever since on 5 November known as Guy Fawkes Day or some know it as Bonfire Night we celebrate by by traditionally burning a dummy of Guy Fawkes on a bonfire, accompanied by fireworks.

Question is are you brave enough to step into a world where spies and informants hide in every shadow? Within The Gunpowder Plot your mission is to go undercover and unmask the mysterious figures behind history’s most infamous plot. But when you’re surrounded by traitors the question is who can you really trust?

I was invited to the press night of the opening of The Gunpowder Plot which is a very immersive 90 minute theatrical experience which took us on a historical tour like no other and a choice to be made. To help defend the monarchy or help Guy Fawkes with his plot?

The Gunpowder Plot

The Gunpowder Plot is a thrilling new immersive experience set on a historical moment which will take you on a journey back to 5 November 1605 when Guy Fawkes and his gang had an explosive plan in mind.

Writer Olivier nominee Danny Robins along with creative direction by multi BAFTA award-nominated director Hannah Price, is the latest immersive show produced by award-winning Layered Reality experiences. Inspired by Historic Royal Palaces research, a cast of digital actors perform this multi-sensory adventure alongside live actors to create a hybrid theatrical experience with virtual reality provided by award-winning VR studio Figment Productions, headed by Simon Reveley. 

This immersive theatre show takes place within a space within the Tower Vaults, at the UNESCO World Heritage Tower of London. The vaults sit beneath the infamous Tower Hill site where much of the prelude to the Gunpowder Plot took place before Guy Fawkes’ torture and eventual death over 400 years ago.

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clueQuest VR The Dagger of Time brave the tombs

clueQuest Dagger of Time

Ever wondered what it might be like to manipulate time, climb a giant beanstalk and save a Princess? then your dreams have been answered as clueQuest Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time VR mission will take you on an adrenaline experience through a tomb of mystery and magic. Question is did I manage to save the Princess and are you brave enough to do the same?

I was kindly gifted the experience on a PR basis courtesy of clueQuest.

clueQuest

clueQuest has a variety of escape rooms to play within Caledonian Road, and even VR experiences plus they have multiple online games which can be played at home. Each of their games have a specific theme, storyline with different difficulty rating, so there is a game suitable for everyone.

Escape Rooms

  • PLAN52 – One of their secret locations has been compromised and thye need you to find out who betrayed Mr Q and swapped sides.
  • Operation BlackSheep – Infiltrate Professor BlackSheep’s command centre and destroy his mind controlling satellite.
  • Revenge of the Sheep – Stop Professor BlackSheep and his evil sidekick, Kevin, by deactivating their vicious SheepMutator.
  • cQ ORIGENES – Shrink your way into Mr Q’s original base and sabotage Professor BlackSheep’s plan to leak agents’ identities and classified information.
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MeetspaceVR Zero Latency took my mind on a trip

meetspaceVR Zero Latency

MeestpaceVR Zero Latency got me tripping as my mind was taken to another world once I donned on my backpack and placed the VR headset over my eyes. With any of their virtual games you will feel like you have been beamed up instantly to another world.

I was invited down on a complimentary experience along with a bunch of other members of Love Pop Ups London to experience the biggest trip of our lives as we battled with zombies and adventured a topsy turvy world of Engineerium.

MeetspaceVR Zero Latency

MeetspaceVR Zero Latency brings VR to London Boxpark Wembley like never before giving gamers a social free-roaming experience that will blow your mind. One moment you’re adventuring through London living in your own world, the next you’re lost in a land of zombies or a topsy turvy world. You know that your just visiting, but your mind is convinced otherwise. One moment is all it takes to be completely consumed in a world that will blow your mind forever.

Challenge your friends / family on various missions they offer as below:

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dotdotdot Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds – Martians have invaded

War of the Worlds

Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds hits London this Spring which will take daring adventures on an adventure like no other.

I and some other community members of Love Pop Ups London we were invited down courtesy of dotdotdot on a complimentary basis to step into the world of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds.

dotdotdot

They love to bring their audiences augumented reality through an immersive virtual reality adventure.

dotdotdot returns to London after it’s award winning, critically acclaimed run, Somnai with Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds.

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Get your ass to DNA VR – DNA VR

DNA VR

Ever wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of London? then DNA VR offers adventurers a chance to jump into a virtual world of their own choosing to escape your normal everyday life.

I was invited down along with some other community members of Love Pop Ups London to take our minds away from everyday life for an hour which we got to fly around within a futuristic time period to shooting zombies in a desert.

DNA VR

DNA VR is the first and biggest Virtual Reality arcade to hit London in 2018.  They provide a number of well known single player and multiplayer titles and unique team VR Experiences for up to 10 players.  They are also the only venue in UK to provide unique Free-Roam experiences Depth of Osiris and Space Station Tiberia.

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Humanity as we know it has gone! – Omescape saving Huxley

Omescpe LPUL

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel forward in time when machines have taken over the world and humanity as we knew it was gone?  Well with Omescape latest virtual reality (VR) game Huxley you can do just that.

With VR becoming more and more popular these days me and some other enthusiastic escape room players from Love Pop Ups London we were super keen in stepping into the year 3007 AD on a complimentary basis to give our feedback.

Are you sceptical about VR escape rooms because you have done static VR games before and never thought much about the quality of realism? Well don’t be as even though I and some others have done static VR games before this walk around one really will surprise you with it’s mind blowing graphics.

With this VR experience you will be experiencing the latest new technology used by Omescape. No longer will you sit in a chair and navigate through virtual space with some hand motions or a controller that feels like you are just playing on your computer console. This one you can manoeuvre and walk around and you’ll even feel as wind is blowing against you really making you feel you are in the situation. Continue reading →

The mind of a serial killer – Omescape Mind Horror

Omescape Mind Horror

I went along the other day with some others to play Omescape VR horror experience Mind Horror.

Who are Omescape?

However firstly let me tell you a bit more about Omescape.

Omescape London is the UK’s premier escape room game, brought to you by the world leaders in live immersive experiences. They have been global leaders since 2012 with over 30 branches across Asia, Eastern Europe, America and Australia. Their objective is to design and create the best escape room experience in the world where players work as a team to explore, find clues, solve puzzles and mysteries to beat the clock. Continue reading →

Am I dreaming? – dotdotdot Somnai

Stepping within the doors through Dotdotdot production Somnai I experienced a dream world and ended up wondering at the end had I been dreaming?

What is Somnai?

Somnai is London’s most newest and most unique immersive experience which opened up earlier this March.  It invites fans of virtual reality (VR) to explore lucid dreaming and to master their subconscious mind.  This immersive live experience is brought together by dotdotdot who specialise in mixing live performance, multi-sensory elements and immersive technologies together. Continue reading →