2024, a vintage year for gaming experiences...Escape games,VR experiences, new leisure activities,Action Games... Families and groups of friends will be delighted to find new ways of getting out and having fun this year, for a change from traditional museums, theme parks, cinemas, theaters and other social venues away from the couch.
We've tried out quite a few in 2024, and if you're looking for the best of the best of this year's vintage, we've put together our Best-of Gaming Experiences! Activities that you may already have tried out for yourself, or that you've already made a note of in the corner of your mind to book for 2025.
Gaming experiences continue to evolve towards"Story Rooms", pushing immersion even further with experiences added to the basic experience, including more immersive backdrops or even actors, orienting the game towards immersive theater, while retaining the basic puzzles.
So, what's this Best-of 2024 all about? Here are our favorites that you shouldn't have missed, but that you can still do next year, depending on your availability. Now all you have to do is find some friends or family members who are available for new adventures, and immerse yourself in universes as diverse as they are varied, limited only by the imagination of their creators.
Please note: this article includes only those experiences that the editorial team has been able to test. We also take this opportunity to take a look at what's coming in 2025, so you can start planning your visits. And don't hesitate to consult our dedicated guides to the bestgaming experiences in Paris:
Escape games and investigative games to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Addicted to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and other enigmas? Head for the various escape games in Paris and the Île-de-France region to experience the adventurous life for an hour, with family or friends. And because we're so fond of you, we've come up with a selection of the ones we've tried out. Ready to solve some puzzles? [Read more]
How about an escape game for two? Well, Paris is full of experiences for two... That's why, if you're having a bit of trouble finding the perfect one, we've put together a selection of escape games for two only. Here are the best addresses! [Read more]
Are you a virtual reality and gaming enthusiast looking for a place to indulge your geeky passion? Or do you simply want to travel? We've put together a guide to VR activities and experiences in Paris, for off-the-beaten-track adventures. [Read more]
Immersive experiences are adventures that use the codes of escape games, immersive theater and video games to create scenarios that are truer to life. Ready to take up the challenge? [Read more]
All that's left for us to do is wish you lots of fun and games with family and friends!
L'Aventure Fantastique: our test of the immersive journey between escape game and role-playing game - CODE PROMO
How about an immersive experience in a medieval fantasy world? Immerse yourself in l'Aventure Fantastique, become a mage or a warrior, fight terrible creatures and succeed in your quest, in the basements of Paris! Want to try it out? We've got a promo code! [Read more]
The Disappearance of the Zanetti Train: the mysterious escape game at Secrets Hunters - our review
Attention fans of trains and mysteries of all kinds... Secrets Hunters, escape games in Nation, invites you to discover one of its most mysterious rooms, La Disparition du Train Zanetti. Immerse yourself in the enigma of the luxurious train that disappeared in 1911 and try to solve its mystery. A brand-new adventure with new puzzles and mechanisms. We've tested it, and we'll tell you everything (well, almost everything)! [Read more]
EVA Paris-Est: our test of the virtual reality center in Montreuil
Virtual reality and eSport fans, mark your calendars! EVA, a virtual reality center with several brands in the region, invites you to discover its very first flagship as close to Paris as December 5, 2024. This 3,000 m² complex offers an experience combining virtual reality, eSports and catering. We've been there, we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Escape game: save Earth from an alien invasion at Secret Jeegs in Draveil, Essonne
Want to have fun and save the world? Head for Secret Jeegs, an escape game located in Draveil, Essonne. With its different rooms, thrilling puzzles and futuristic settings, Secret Jeegs promises an unforgettable experience for escape game fans! [Read more]
Escape Game Awards: Mission Galactique at Majestic, best new product 2024 - our test
Calling all escape game and space adventure fans... Head for Majestic Escape Game, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, to discover its "Mission Galactique" room. Blending scenarios from all the best science-fiction films and series (Star Wars, Star Trek, Dune, Guardians of the Galaxy to name but a few...), this adventure should appeal to all lovers of stellar travel and space opera... A room voted best new feature 2024 at the Escape Game Awards! Ready to save the galaxy? [Read more]
Atlantide l'Expédition immersive: our test of the immersive theater at the Bateau Phare - new dates
How about a clandestine auction of treasures from Atlantis? That's what TADA has in store for you! Immersive with its new theatrical adventure, Atlantide : The Immersive Expedition. Come aboard the Bateau Phare for an unforgettable evening filled with mysteries, treasures and decisive choices, for performances on July 6 and 13, 2024, followed by September 14, September 28, October 5 and October 26, 2024. We've tested it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Asterix Mission Potions: we tested the virtual reality experience at Virtual Room
Attention Asterix and virtual reality fans! Virtual Room invites you to discover a VR experience that will take you back to childhood, Asterix Mission Potions, based around the famous Gaul, from September 7, 2024. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Bomb Squad Paris: our review of the explosive action game in Paris
Bomb Squad is a brand-new action game in Paris's 3rd arrondissement. A race against time combining puzzles, adrenalin and strategy... We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Escape games and investigative games to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Escape games and gaming experiences for two in Paris
Virtual reality: our selection of VR activities in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Crazy immersive experiences in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
