It's a "level up" experience for downtown Okotoks this weekend!
Fantasy and reality are about to collide in downtown Okotoks this weekend, as the town hosts Enchanted Okotoks, an immersive gaming experience designed for fans of online games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy.
Organizer Katie Fournell describes Enchanted Okotoks as a “real-life video game” where players use their phones as an access point to interact with actors around town who assign them different tasks to complete.
Players will need to solve puzzles, complete quests, and slay monsters, all while navigating the downtown core. Fournell encourages players to dress up in character, as reality is infiltrated by the fantasy world.
The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, starts at Okotoks Plaza, where players are given their first task. The technology behind the event has been rewritten to improve the user experience, with Brendan Rose, the brains behind the operation, ensuring that players’ phones can survive the demands of the game.
Enchanted Okotoks is open to all ages and skill levels, with a variety of RPG elements to explore. Actors will be on hand to help new players learn the ropes, and a vendor market will feature local artisans and crafters selling magical trinkets and handcrafted items.
Themed food and drinks will be available at local restaurants and food trucks throughout downtown, and players are encouraged to take part in trinket trading with other players to build friendships through the magical exchange.
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