“IT – Chapter Two: Carnival” in VR is an exclusive VR creation developed under the supervision of Warner Brothers and New Line Cinema in the United States. The new VR based content takes place in Pennywise’s (the Clown) Carnival Fun House where spectators wear VR ready goggles and stroll through a 8.5 by 4.5 meter space guided by a red balloon. The experience is frightening and overwhelming with a combination of VR and 4D type features that include wind, vibration, and other elements. Spectators journey through the Fun House armed with only a flashlight in search of the missing child, Georgie.
■ Check out the official trailer videos and info in Japanese:
https://www.tyffonium.com/attraction/it2.html
■ The Story
You are part of a group of 4 in search of the missing child in the town of Derry, Maine. The VR scene opens at Pennywise’s Carnival venue where you can wander around the space in search of the missing child using a handheld flashlight. The scene is a replica of the same Carnival found in the hit movie IT – Chapter Two. You will have to visit this VR event to find out what happens next. But Beware of Pennywise….
■ Maximum Participants: Up to 4 people
■ Admission Fee:
Same Day Purchase: 3,400 JPY
Advanced Purchase: 3,200 JPY
■ Suitable for Ages: 13 Years or Older
■ Show Length: 25 Minutes (10 Minutes Preparation and 15 Minutes Experience)
About Tyffon Corporation
Tyffon Corporation is a company focused on creating new entertainment using XR technology. Tyffon designs and creates location-based MR content at their magical theme park facility called “Tyffonium Odaiba” (or Tiphonium) in Tokyo, Japan. The company developed the famous AR application called “Zombie Booth” which attracted more than 40 million downloads since its launch. Tyffon grew more recognition from Disney after being selected as part of the “Disney Accelerator” in Asia. The company received funding from Disney in the United States and also in the Spring of 2019 they received a large investment from TBS to continue to produce new innovations in media and entertainment.
Tyffon Official Website:
https://www.tyffon.com/
Business Profile:
Entertainment and Media Planning, Development of Entertainment using XR, and Advanced Entertainment Facility Operation
Japanese article: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000007657.html