We were looking for a fun family activity where we could work together as a team—something along the lines of an escape room—and we found the Immersive Gamebox in Denver. Located just off Colorado Blvd near an AMC theater and lots of restaurants, the spot was easy to find, with lots of street parking and a garage less than a block away.
The space itself is simple, a small lobby with restrooms and lockers, and some drinks to purchase at the front desk, beyond that there’s a single hallway lined with doors, each leading to a small square room. Inside each room, projectors cast interactive images on the walls, and everyone wears a visor that tracks your movements so you can interact with the visuals. It was a cool mix of physical and digital gameplay.
They offer a great variety of games including Angry Birds, Batman, Ghostbusters, Squid Game, Escape AI, Floor is Lava, James Bunny, and even kid-friendly titles like Paw Patrol and Temple of Coins.
We played Floor is Lava and Squid Game. Floor is Lava was a perfect intro game—fun and active. You get to customize little characters with outfits and hats, which was a cute touch.
I assumed there’d be projections on the floor, but all the action happens on the walls. At first, it felt a bit strange, but once you get the hang of moving your character left and right, and using your position toward or away from the wall to move up and down, it becomes intuitive.
The gameplay is exactly what you’d expect—lots of movement, balancing on narrow paths, and actually jumping between “platforms” with increasing difficulty. It’s designed for two players at a time, which was a little awkward with our group of five, as some of us had to wait a bit longer for turns. Still, four out of five of us made it to the top of the volcano, which felt like a big win!
Squid Game felt similar in movement but brought fresh challenges inspired by the show. We played classic games like Red Light Green Light, Tug of War, Glass Bridge, and more. Some rounds added mental challenges or required timing your moves to a beat, which kept things interesting.
The experience was a bit pricey for all five of us, and the room did feel a little tight at times. I’d say a group of up to five would be ideal to keep things flowing smoothly without too much downtime.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend Immersive Gamebox as a unique game night idea. It’s fun, interactive, and great for families or friends looking to try something new. I’m not sure it’s something you’d want to do over and over, but it’s definitely worth trying once!
