Valo Motion, a pioneer in combining interactive technology with physical activities, has revealed a new mixed-reality game for its acclaimed ValoJump attraction, Dunk It!
This basketball-themed game provides an immersive experience for both small kids and young adults, and turns players into slam dunk superstars.
Dr Raine Kajastila, founder and CEO of Valo Motion, says: “With Dunk It!, we’re achieving our goal of releasing new content updates for each of our products annually. This marks the 10th game in our ValoJump game library and further future-proofs operators’ investment in ValoJump and its service package. They can now offer their guests an engaging new experience that compels them to come back and play more.”
Sophisticated gameplay technology
Dunk It! utilises ValoJump’s superior motion-tracking technology to translate player movements into game actions. In trampoline or air track games, players use their hands to catch and dunk virtual basketballs into moving hoops.
The game detects many dunk types, such as alley-oops, slam dunks, and two-handed dunks, and so encourages players to try new styles. Sticky Feet and Airdrop modes offer new and exciting gameplay options.
Dunk It!’s launch after the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 enables venues to leverage the increased interest in sports and maintain athleticism at their locations. The game appeals to basketball fans of all ages and is especially popular with children aged 8 to 12. Players can take part in competitions by using ValoJump’s two-player mode on separate units, which promotes social connection and enhances engagement.
Each session lasts up to 120 seconds. For peak times, the ValoJump offers a 90-second Rush Hour option to help operators maximise throughput. The game requires no additional staff training or hardware updates, resulting in a flawless installation procedure.
In addition, the new game has equipped the ValoJump with technology enhancements. It brings faster tracker data acquisition for enhanced gameplay, improved multiplayer synchronisation, and upgraded colour space for more accurate lighting and visuals.
Memorable trampoline-based experience
Dunk It! lets players live out their basketball dreams by fusing interactive entertainment with physical exercise. They are able to execute incredible dunks when playing that are not possible in real life.
Users are encouraged to experiment with different approaches by a scoring system which offers bonuses for spectacular plays, like multi-ball dunks and alley-oops. This variation boosts replay value in addition to making the game more enjoyable. Players can compete with friends, beat personal records, and express themselves creatively in original freestyle dunk moves.
The “Chill Vibes” level offers a calm beachside basketball court ambience suitable for a variety of players. This unique environment is combined with the adrenaline of dunks to create an unforgettable experience, unique among trampoline-based attractions.
Abhishek Jaiswal, lead game designer of Dunk It!, explains: “Growing up, dunking a basketball has been a fantasy for me and many others around me, and this game brings that to life. It enables players to dunk in style while aiming for high scores. The active gameplay of DunkIt! perfectly aligns with Valo Motion’s core mission – to get people moving. And what better way to stay active than by dunking some balls in style?”
ValoJump has installed over 800 units in 500 indoor entertainment venues in more than 50 countries so far, establishing a strong foothold in the LBE industry. The introduction of Dunk It! to ValoJump’s game catalogue extends the attraction’s audience and increases its value for operators worldwide.
Valo Motion recently shared details of its straightforward retrofitting solution which enables trampoline parks and active indoor play areas to easily update their offering with the ValoJump Air interactive trampoline game platform.
