MANKIND has made substantial strides in the areas of infrastructure, science, language and technology.
In recent decades, technology and digital advances have taken centre stage, with inventions such as Tesla’s electric cars, 3D-printing advancements and significant air travel advances.
There have even been major developments in the gaming community. Concepts such as the multiverse – where the virtual world of digital and online gaming merges with the world of social media – and immersive experiences like geogaming.
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What are Geogames?
Geogames are location-based games which are played on mobile devices, tracking players with cellphone phone-positioning technology. Geogames involve tasks and quests that provide players with an opportunity to engage in educational activities. The activities are usually outdoor tasks, and players compete in teams.
Geogaming in South Africa
If you are looking for a captivating and adventurous family activity or if you’re in need of a new outing for you and your friends, try visiting the CluedUpp Games website.
CluedUpp is one of the biggest geogaming event companies in the world, offering immersive events at locations around the world.
According to their website, they were slightly hindered by the Covid-19 lockdown but have made a strong comeback: “After a great start to the year, the world locked down, and CluedUpp events were put on pause. When we returned to action in the summer, the appetite for outdoor gaming experiences was bigger than ever, and events saw thousands of participants taking part worldwide.”
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Alice is trapped in Wonderland, and time is running out to save her
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and enter a topsy-turvy world of adventure, intrigue and impossible things at an immersive Alice in Wonderland event coming up in Durban this August, hosted by CluedUpp Games.
For one day only, the streets of Durban will be transformed into a giant, escape-room-style experience on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
Solve clues which just get more and more curious as time goes on; take on mad and mischievous challenges; and uncover a dark conspiracy at the heart of Wonderland.
You only need to book one ticket per team. Each ticket admits up to six adults, and children play for free!
Players can start to participate in the game at anytime between 09:00 and 14:00 on the day, and the game will last between two to three hours on average.
The secret starting location will be revealed two weeks prior to the game day, and the game will take place in a convenient central location in Durban.
CluedUpp events are held entirely outdoors, reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission, and tickets for each game are limited.
To book your tickets, visit the CluedUpp website – https://www.cluedupp.com/products/alice-durban
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