Gaming and racing fans would be well advised to head along to the Gallowgate, with VR Simulators offering an experience they'll surely enjoy.
One of only two VR Simulators venues in the UK (the other is in Leeds), aspiring Lewis Hamiltons and Fernando Alonsos just need to look out for the neon green signage fronted building, where inside you'll be greeted by a set up that wouldn't look out of place in films like Ready Player One or the Matrix.
Taking racing games to the next level, there are pods dotted all around the room, with large screens showing the action as it happens.
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Offering the "latest development in virtual reality simulators", players are given a brief chat through about what to expect, with advice on everything you need to take part by the team.
As our first group got settled into their seats, the headsets were then placed on their heads before they got to choose their car for the first track (there are over 185 real-life cars and 85 real-life circuits), which was a ten-minute session on a simulated Knockhill.
Watching the action, from the sidelines, you can enjoy the racing on the screens and listen in on the usual "trash talk" that players can engage in as they race around the track.
When it came to our turn, it was incredible to put the headset on and enjoy how real the experience felt, with motion seating further enhancing the feeling that you’re really out there on the track. The added wind generation software, which matches the simulated speeds while enhancing the fun, had the added benefit of keeping you cool as you navigate the twists and turn of the circuit.
It's pretty impressive seeing your arms and even your feet appear in a racing suit as you look down or to the side while driving.
There were a lot of crashes and swearing over the headset but it was all part of the fun as we raced around the track trying to take pole position.
Apparently, around 1 in 15 people might experience what they call VR sickness, with the brain being fooled but the body taking time to catch up, it can be disorientating. The helpful team were on hand to explain it can be lessened by moving your head with the motion of the track (so moving your eyes to look where you are going) and taking one of their free ginger biscuits that apparently help with nausea.
Only one of our group felt the effects, but with the help of the biscuits, a decently priced can of juice from behind the counter and some fresh air, they were able to take part in the second race easily enough – though they eventually decided to race using the screen instead of the headset in their final course which was also an option.
The second session was a 15-minute rally around a picturesque Highland town before the real race - the final 20-minute Grand Prix using F1 cars to see who could record the fastest lap and win the overall title of best driver.
Open every day until 9 pm (10 pm on Saturdays) prices start from £15 per person for single sprint taster sessions and go up to £37.50 for full Grand Prix events (what we did).
Overall, it's great fun and a good experience for birthdays, stag/hen dos, kids' parties or even team bonding sessions – and there is even a podium for the top three players to pose on for that all-important winning photograph.
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