A CARLISLE gaming centre has launched a new virtual reality (VR) experience.

Laser Quest, based by Victoria Viaduct in the city centre, has brought the new activity to the area, which aims to immerse users into a new dimension of the gaming world.

The interactive experience was rolled out at the entertainment centre earlier this month.

Gamers will be able to take on various challenges, such as becoming a detective to solve crimes, plus a number of escape room activities - each containing a variety of puzzles.

Laura Waters, managing director of Total Enigma, who owns Laser Quest and Carlisle Escape Rooms, said: "Visitors will be transported into a world of immersion unlike any other seen before.

"With the highest quality display of any VR headset on the market, and uber realistic sounds, they are transported into a new world in a split second.

"This system is completely untethered, meaning players are free to roam and truly immerse themselves in the experience."

The virtual reality headset is available on an hourly basis, with the option for single and multiplayer escape rooms to take on.

Since its widespread introduction to the gaming world in 2016, virtual reality uses computer technology to create a simulated environment.

Unlike traditional user interfaces, VR places the user inside the 3D experience, rather than viewing a screen in front of them.

The new addition aims to compliment the centre's physical offering of escape rooms and laser quest experience.

At the physical escape rooms, younger players can take on the magical chamber, which gives them the task of tracking down a magical goblet.

Meanwhile for older players, they have the chance to enter a fictional asylum and solve the mystery of a man who went missing there many years ago.

At Laser Quest, players can roam round their sci-fi themed labyrinth, which contains post-apocalyptic walks, mazes and swirling fog.

For further details about getting involved with the new digital experience, visit: www.totalenigmaltd.co.uk