For every gamer, there is nothing better than relaxing at home and immersing yourself in an exciting new game. You do not always have to stay at home for a thrilling and immersive gaming experience, however, as there are a number of real-life experiences to try which will certainly scratch the itch for any avid gamer. These video game like experiences can be fantastic fun, and they are also a good way to get out, get some exercise and meet new people and/or socialize with friends. So, if you are looking for your video game fix in a real-life setting then here are a few suggestions.

Shooting Games

Laser Tag: Laser tag is, arguably, the closest that you will get to a video game as it will place you in unique and often futuristic settings where you use laser guns to survive and take out members of the other team. This can be a thrilling and fun experience where you can use strategy and attempt to be covert or simply run around (laser) guns blazing.

Paintball: Those that are fans of first-person shooters and war games will love paintball which usually takes places in a forest like setting. It can hurt to get hit by a paintball, so this adds to the excitement and intensity, and you will need to use your head to come out on top.

Platform & Puzzle Games

Escape Rooms: If puzzle games are more your style then escape rooms will be top of your list. These highly immersive logic based games will see you and a team attempt to solve a sequence of puzzles using clues found around the room in order to get out before the time expires. These games have exploded in popularity and can be found in cities all around the world, including Cincinnati Escape Rooms.

Assault Course: Platform games have always remained highly popular, and it is easy to see why. The closest real-life experience that you can get to this will be an assault course where you will need to use your strength, balance, and athleticism to conquer the various obstacles along the way - this can be challenging yet highly rewarding much like the classic platform games.

Racing Games

Go Karting: Racing games are always tense and exciting but even more so if you are actually behind the wheel. Go-karting is the easiest and safest way to do this and will always provide plenty of laughs as you attempt to beat a group of mates around the track.

Drone Racing: Drone racing as a brilliant new activity where you must fly a drone around a video-game like course while wearing a VR like headset displaying the live camera on the drone, essentially placing you in the action like a first-person racing game. This provides a futuristic experience that any gamer will enjoy.

These video game like experiences are all great fun and a good way to get out and meet new people and or socialize with friends while providing the same thrill and immersive experience that you get with the best games.