Immersive VR Adventure at Omescape London’s Corsair's Curse
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
50–60 minutes total (10-minute briefing + 40-minute gameplay)
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion; basic mobility required for walking and crouching
Overview
Step aboard "The Corsair's Curse" with Omescape London for a groundbreaking, free-roam VR escape room adventure. Solve puzzles, navigate shifting dimensions, and break a pirate’s curse in an immersive Southbank experience.
The Corsair's Curse - Southbank
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. Solve intricate puzzles and navigate dimensions to escape with the Corsair's treasure. Experience unparalleled immersion with cutting-edge VR technology in this enchanting, free-roaming escape room 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 session starts to complete the briefing and gear fitting without rushing.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Loose, flexible clothing and secure shoes are recommended to move freely during the VR experience.
Mind Your Space
Since the VR setup involves free roaming indoors, be aware of your surroundings to avoid bumping into objects or other players.
Group Size Matters
Groups from 2 to 12 players can participate; larger groups are split into teams for head-to-head play.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mute Swans gliding along the River Thames.
- Grey squirrels commonly visible in nearby park spaces.
History
Southbank developed as an entertainment district in the 1950s, evolving into a cultural hotspot with theaters and art venues.
Conservation
Omescape London supports sustainable indoor entertainment that reduces impact on outdoor natural sites while promoting innovative recreation.
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Adventure Hotspots in London
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable sneakers
Allows you to move easily and safely during the free-roam VR experience.
Light layers
Layered clothing can help adjust to varying indoor temperatures.
spring specific
Contact lenses or non-reflective glasses
Helps prevent glare or interference with the VR headset’s lenses.
Hand sanitizer
Recommended for hygiene before and after using shared VR equipment.