{mosimage} If you’ve ever seen Robot Wars on TV and wished you could have a go, then now’s your chance! The children’s museum Eureka! in Halifax is launching s new attraction ‘Robogeddon’ for the school holidays (22 July to 3 September), giving visitors the opportunity to experience a Robot Wars-style encounter first hand.
Robogeddon is the UK’s first mobile robot combat game, recreating the competitive thrill of a Robot Wars battle for visitors who take control of four 70kg Cyber-Raptor robots and drive them into combat against one another in an exhilarating two-minute game.
UK attractions including Legoland and Alton Towers have previously hosted Robogeddon – designed by the team behind Robot Wars champion RAZER – but the visit to Eureka! is the first time the game has come to Yorkshire.
Eureka! Marketing & PR Officer Michelle Buckingham comments: “We’re very excited to be offering Robogeddon at Eureka! this summer as it’s a familiar concept and exciting game which can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
“We’ve had one of the Cyber-Rapter robots on display in the museum since Easter to let visitors know what’s coming up in the summer, and lots of children have already told us they can’t wait to come back and play!”
Up to four people at a time can play Robogeddon, scoring points by ramming or flipping their opponents. The robots are easily controlled by just one joystick and two buttons so even children as young as six can compete equally – and even win!
Robogeddon will be open daily at Eureka! from 22 July to 3 September and costs £2 per game.
Eureka! is offering an additional programme of indoor and outdoor events to keep families entertained this summer including an open air Maze of Illusions, new interactive fitness challenge Mission: Active Future and daily appearances from CBeebies character Gordon the Garden Gnome.
For more information about Eureka! events, opening times and prices please call 01422 330069 or visit www.eureka.org.uk.
