Regions first hologram arcade to open in Muscat

Al Tamman Group’s Grand Entertainment has partnered with Australian immersive entertainment technology specialist Euclideon Entertainment to offer the general public in Oman an opportunity to experience holographic effects.

Slated to open mid-February, the new offering billed as ‘retailtainment’, is located on the first floor of Oman Avenues Mall. The arcade has six gaming tables, with two players being able to play at a time on each.

“Hologram technology is closer to augmented reality and is a life-like 3D projection of an artificial environment, presented in the real world around you. Holoverse offers a new take on virtual reality entertainment through the Euclideon Hologram Arcade Table, which is a gaming table with a twist where two players can play simultaneously, leading to a significantly more social experience,” said a senior spokesperson for Grand Entertainment.

According to the spokesperson, the company is offering what has thus far only been seen in science fiction films. “Holoverse adds an exciting dimension to Oman’s tourist and visitor experience, boosting the nation’s entertainment quotation. People visiting the facility will be able to experience hologram technology for the very first time in Oman. The sultanate will benefit greatly from having this brand new, cutting-edge technology arcade,” he said.

Bruce Dell, CEO of Euclideon Entertainment, said, “Euclideon and Al Tamman Group have been working hard over the past few months to make the Holoverse arcade in Oman a reality. Once open, guests will be able to choose from different interactive games, with many more being made available over the coming months. Holoverse will also have a party room.”

Euclideon Hologram Arcade Tables have features to create unique and engaging gameplay experiences with an emphasis on replay-ability. The tables boast a vast catalogue of locally developed games which are expected to delight players and foster friendly competition.

Grand Entertainment will also bring other activity-based entertainment and family-oriented entertainment options to Oman in the near future.