Minecraft experience with life-size creepers and zombies launches in London

Yahoo

08-04-2025

An immersive Minecraft experience has opened in London, marking its UK and European debut.
The "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" is now open at Corner Corner, Canada Water, offering fans of all ages the chance to dive into a lifelike Minecraft adventure.
The experience is designed by Experience MOD and Mojang Studios, and is just a short 10-minute journey on the Jubilee line from central London.
Visitors use glowing 'Orb of Interaction' to battle zombies and craft tools (Image: Minecraft) It invites both seasoned players and newcomers to become real-life heroes in a unique interactive quest.
Fans will traverse multiple Minecraft-themed rooms, battling to rescue a village besieged by a zombie horde.
Armed only with a glowing handheld device called the "Orb of Interaction," players must gather crucial resources to concoct a life-saving potion before time runs out.
VIP tickets include digital photos and exclusive Minecraft merch pack (Image: Minecraft)
The game offers a 45-minute journey starting in a forest, where players are guided by two distinctive characters, Tobin and Dayo.
The Orb of Interaction helps players navigate from room to room.
In the village, players receive their mission, embarking on an interactive scavenger hunt through various Minecraft biomes.
Here, they will collect resources and interact with iconic mobs, including pandas, dolphins, skeletons, spiders, and the infamous creepers.
Upon completing their mission, players can visit the Minecraft Experience Trading Post to pick up a memento from their adventure.
The immersive experience also allows players to engage with various interactive crafting tables, where they can create tools and weapons for battle.
Using their interactive Orbs, players collect resources from the room and place them in the correct slot to complete a recipe.
The "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" is designed to be accessible to all, with no prior knowledge of Minecraft required to participate.
It offers a nostalgic day out for both new players and long-time fans, providing a new way to connect with the game.
Every visitor to the experience will receive a special in-game item—a half-zombie, half-villager cape—as a memento of their participation.
This exclusive item can be redeemed in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and allows players to customise their character.
Tickets for the experience, which opened on April 4, are available from £20 for children and £24 for general admission.
A special VIP Obsidian Package ticket is also available from £54, which includes a commemorative branded gift box with an exclusive pin, poster, pen, laminate, and lanyard.
The package also includes a digital suite of on-site photos taken against Minecraft backdrops during the experience.
Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, has sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
Now, fans can take part in a real-life rescue mission, with iconic places and mobs from the game brought to life.
For more information and to book tickets, visit minecraftexperience.com.
Fans can also follow the experience on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #minecraftexperience.
The launch of the "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" offers a new way for fans to engage with the game, providing a unique day out for both families and friends.
With its lifelike settings and interactive elements, the experience is set to be a hit among the game's vast fanbase.
The debut of the "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" in London marks a significant milestone for the popular game, offering fans a chance to step into the world of Minecraft in a way they never have before.
The experience is set to be a popular attraction, with tickets selling fast.
It offers a unique opportunity for fans to engage with their favourite game in a real-life setting, providing a new and exciting way to experience the world of Minecraft.