The world’s first Gameplay Theater is coming to Paultons Park as guests will be introduced to all the sights and spooks of Ghostly Manor.
Combining a ride with interactive media scenes, themed sets and interactive technology guests will be fully immersed in this incredibly well-themed experience that pays homage to the original Paultons Manor that once stood in the gardens of Paultons Park.
Located in the former 4D cinema building the exterior of Ghostly Manor will pay homage to the original Paultons Manor that once stood in the gardens of Paultons Park. The theming and storyline add a layer of historical charm to the new attraction, connecting it with the park’s rich heritage. The innovative ride is scheduled to open to the public in May 2025.
But let’s answer the question, what is a gameplay theatre?
The Gameplay Theater is an interactive dark ride that transports visitors through a series of scenes combining large projections with highly themed decorative scenes and numerous special effects. With each turn on its axis, the vehicle reveals a new world to explore, providing a story-driven experience that is both immersive and exciting. The Gameplay Theater has been designed to provide an exceptional amount of fun and a high capacity on a relatively limited surface.
This exciting game will have its own back story focused around the adventures of the renowned ghost hunter Dr. Kinley, who is on a mission at the North Pole to find the elusive ice ghost. In his absence, he has invited guests to explore his manor. However, soon they will notice that many ghosts have escaped. Equipped with a special designed interactive device called “Phantom Phaser”, guests need to capture all ghosts throughout the manor to secure them once again.
But keep an eye on “Ohjee” – the most fearsome ghost in the manor. Recapturing him will require all your skill and teamwork. As guests shoot ghosts in each scene they accumulate a score which can be viewed at the exit of the ride.
The Gameplay Theater ride concept has been designed and developed by Mack Rides in close cooperation with Lagotronics Projects for integrating interactive technology, AV, lighting and special effects. Leisure Expert Group contributed their creative expertise to Ghostly Manor by developing the storyline and designing the scene sets and entrance area. Themics is also working diligently to create captivating theming that enhances the ride’s immersive atmosphere.
A mix of live theatre and a game combine in this very fun new addition to the Southampton-based theme park and with the levels of theming, detail and effort that Paultons go to with their attractions it makes for one very exciting 2025 addition indeed!
For all Ghostly Manor gameplay theatre updates, you can visit https://ghostlymanor.co.uk/
