Lagotronics Projects and partners unveil World’s First Gameplay Theater at Paultons Park!

“Ghostly Manor” is set to become the world’s first Gameplay Theater and will be installed at Paultons Park in the United Kingdom. This revolutionary interactive dark ride combines an endless ride system, immersive media scenes, decorational scenes and innovative interactive technology.

Paultons Park is one of the most popular and beloved family theme parks in the UK. Located in the New Forest National Park in Hampshire it offers over 70 rides and attractions. The new ride will be housed 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 adds 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.

Gameplay Theater
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.

Ghostly Manor
In Ghostly Manor, guests follow 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.

Meet the Team
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.

Together with Paultons Park, these companies have combined their strengths to create a high-class experience.