Immersive VR Adventure at Omescape London’s Corsair's Curse
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
50 minutes (including briefing)
Fitness Level
Suitable for participants with basic mobility and able to move freely within a room-scale VR space
Overview
Step aboard the cursed galleon with Omescape London's The Corsair's Curse, a free-roam VR adventure that challenges you to solve puzzles and escape before time runs out. Dive into a pirate-themed virtual world like no other in the heart of London.
The Corsair's Curse - Aldgate
Capacity: 2-12 players • 40 minutes • Recommended age: 12+ • Fun Pirate Theme
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About This Adventure
Embark on a thrilling adventure in "The Corsair's Curse," where you and your team become tiny wooden idols aboard a cursed galleon. Collaborate to solve intricate puzzles and escape with the Corsair's treasure before time runs out. Experience unparalleled immersion with cutting-edge VR technology in this enchanting free-roam challenge!
SOLVE PUZZLES ABOARD THE ENCHANTED GALLEON OF THE WICKED CORSAIR
Duration
10 minutes briefing + up to 40 minutes game play
The game
The Corsair's Curse
In The Corsair’s Curse, you and your teammates (the game supports up to 4 simultaneous players) jump aboard a mysterious galleon, looking for the Corsair’s treasure. Alas ! The Corsair appears and brings his curse upon you : you now look like tiny wooden idols. And if you are not able to solve the many puzzles and challenges that await you in the galleon, you and your friends shall become part of the Corsair’s idols collection for all eternity !
The Corsair’s Curse is a fairytale-like free-roam VR adventure that drops two to four players of all ages into the enchanted galleon of the wicked Corsair. Cursed to be either extremely big or small, players will need to collaborate across dimensions and take clever advantage of their newfound sizes in order to find a way out of their bizarre predicament and escape the vessel with the Corsair’s prized treasure in hand.
Player information
2-12 PLAYERS • The Corsair's Curse VR escape room challenge can be played by groups of between 2 to 12 players. 2-4 players will work together in one team; 5-12 players will play head to head in two or three teams.
40 MINUTES • 40 minutes – this is exactly as long as you have to break the curse and claim the treasure! Tick, tock, tick, tock…
FREE ROAMING • Free roaming – Players are equipped with the latest in portable mobile VR technology so there is no cable or wires to trip them up. It lets them have a full 360 degree VR immersion into the mission
Equipment
HTC VIVE Focus 3 • We use the latest version of the best commercial VR headset on market today – the HTC Vive Focus 3. The true wireless headsets offer ultra high resolution display with true 360 immersion. They are comfortable to wear, adjustable for every head size and like Ready Player One are your gateway into another, virtual world.
Custom Built High End VR Gaming PC • Our fully immersive VR experiences are made possible by our custom-built high-end VR gaming PCs. Equipped with advanced processing and graphics capabilities, they deliver top-quality VR visuals and stream wirelessly to VR headsets for an incredible level of immersion without the hassle of wires.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for Briefing
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time to receive a full safety and gameplay briefing essential for smooth immersion.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Dress in layers and comfortable clothes that allow easy movement given the active nature of free-roam VR gameplay.
Mind Your Step
Although the VR is wireless, be mindful of your physical surroundings to avoid accidental bumps or trips during play.
Group Size Matters
Groups of 2-4 collaborate on a single team; larger groups are split into teams to add friendly competition.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban foxes often seen in nearby parks
- Peregrine falcons nesting on tall buildings in the city
History
London’s Aldgate area historically served as a key eastern gateway into the city, rich with stories of merchants, travellers, and hidden alleys.
Conservation
Omescape London’s indoor VR concept encourages low environmental impact entertainment, reducing outdoor wear and tear and energy use compared to traditional adventure travel.
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Adventure Hotspots in London
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable sneakers
Allows for safe and agile movement during the free-roam VR experience.
Light jacket or layers
London’s indoor venues can vary in temperature, especially in cooler months.
fall specific
Glasses-friendly VR headset padding
Omescape uses adjustable headsets, but bringing additional padding can improve comfort for glasses wearers.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated before and after your VR adventure, especially in warmer months.
summer specific