I just read about this in Wired Magazine. La Fuga (The Escape) is a game that takes place in a remodeled three-story building. It’s live action, and it’s intense.
Forget paintball. Forget laser tag. This is the real deal. Pictograms, puzzles, locks, clues, PDAs, RFID keys and intense physical activity are all part of this super-high tech live-action first-person game experience. Billed as part video game, part obstacle course, it should satisfy anyone looking to exercise their brain and their bodies at the same time.
Check out this blog for some details in English, and check out the official Negone site, in Spanish. I’ll post a link to the Wired artcile when it becomes available on their website.
Why would I bother posting a link to a game that, no matter how cool it is, is currently located only in Madrid, Spain?
Why, because they’re building one in Times Square to open late this year. A 30,000-square foot complex of mazes, traps, and puzzles. Suddenly, New York City seems a nice place to visit.
Sounds pretty awesome. However, I always loved paintball for the ability to dress up in Camo and run around outside, knowing that you may get pegged any second.
I see where you’re coming from. I mean, one of the major contributing factors to the fun of paintball was the consequence of getting hit. It hurt like a muthafucka. I wonder how they plan to build drama and suspense in this particular game?