Inowize, a creative company delivering interactive experiences, has launched a new multi-player attraction that does not require an attendant or operator, called QBIX. This new product is suitable for venues with a small footprint, as it measures just 169 square feet, and offers fun games lasting five to eight minutes long.
With three interactive screens and a controller for each player, the QBIX portal features a motion floor alongside special effects such as wind blasts. Players don’t need any extra accessories, so there is no fiddling with straps, wires or headsets.
Cutting-edge technology
Just by stepping into the QBIX portal, guests are able to enter another world, where they can enjoy quality 3D games as a group. It offers guests a memorable experience with state-of-the-art technology, such as AR, interactive screens, and haptics.
“After creating Virtual Reality Experiences for over a decade and seeing how Arkadia 6-Player VR Arena impacted the FEC segment in the last 5 years, we decided to expand our product range.”, says Claudia Mihalache, CEO at Inowize.
“Our products and projects have always used cutting-edge technology, so we’ve explored many ways to immerse guests in experiences and games. However, our mission at Inowize is to create attractions that lift the spirits, get pulses racing and create a one-of-a-kind memory for the players. When developing QBIX – The Interactive Portal of Fun we applied all we knew from working with Virtual Reality and actively considered the needs of the operators in the field.
“That’s how we came up with an attraction that is attendant-free, multi-player, interactive, and overall fun to play.”
Attendant-free and easy to use
Up to six players can take part at a time, or individuals can also play by themselves as well. The games are varied, for a repeatable experience that appeals to a wide range of visitors.
“We focused a lot on the game experience when developing QBIX,” explains Mihalache. “We wanted to have the same immersion level players have with VR – that’s why the games are 3D and use high-quality graphics.”
The QBIX portal is intuitive and features an easy-to-use self-service kiosk, so that players can start the fun right away with just a card swipe.
“We didn’t want operators to worry about breakable items or staff requirements while maintaining our focus on creating an interactive and intuitive group experience for each player,” says Mihalache.
Stefan Murariu, business development manager at Inowize, adds: “This product is extremely exciting for Entertainment Venues. There’s a lot of value in an Unattended 6-Player Attraction, especially with such an efficient footprint. Our forecasting shows that with the estimated gross revenue per year, operators can get ROI in as fast as 6 months!”
Discover QBIX at IAAPA Expo 2022
The company will have installed the first eight QBIX units in an entertainment venue by the end of this month, and will officially launch the new product at IAAPA Expo 2022 in Orlando, from 15 – 18 November. Attendees can meet the Inowize team and try it for themselves at booth #3473. To find out more, please click here.
“We are looking forward to demo QBIX at IAAPA this November and we’re sure it’ll be a complete success”, says Murariu.
