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What is an F1 arcade? To put it in simple terms, it is a way to let motorsport fans experience what it feels like to sit behind the wheel through a race simulation. It is a chance for fans to experience the race weekend excitement of sitting in a race car. Quoting from the website, it is the "Formula 1 racing experience designed to make you feel like a champion."
F1 Arcade encompasses a complete Formula 1 experience of 60 minutes of race simulations, incredible food and cocktail menu, and an ecstatic environment for the perfect social racing experience.
In the world of Artificial Intelligence, AR, and VR, this experience is close to a person's day out in a Las Vegas casino except, you drive, instead of gambling.
Here is what F1 Arcade has to offer at Boston Seaport
After a successful opening and run in London, F1 Arcade is set to open in the United States at Boston Seaport in 2024. The racing arcade in London was welcomed with open arms by over 8,000 fans every week since its opening last year.
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The Boston seaport Arcade will feature lavish cocktail bars, Formula 1 circuit-inspired ceiling chandeliers, and high-end private lounges that can contain up to 200 guests.
The Arcade venue will have more than 60 simulators designed, each equipped with immersive motion and audio-visual effects for guests in the simulation racing world.
Significance of a Motorsport Arcade in the United States
Formula 1's global success makes lucrative markets like the United States an important location to have an arcade of its own. It paves the way for the motorsport, entertainment, and hospitality industries in the country.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of F1 Arcade, Adam Breeden said:
“F1 Arcade does exactly this by putting our fans behind the wheel of bespoke racing simulators, so they can feel the thrill of an F1 car firsthand, coupled with a premium hospitality offering to match our world-renowned paddock."
The Arcade rollout will also attract non-motorsport fans with their electrifying high-energy environment with top-class hospitality and service.
Intricacies of the simulation racing world
From a rookie to an elite, Motorsport Games' RFactor 2 racing simulation platforms will allow guests to choose from a variety of skill levels. This means that an absolute beginner can go wheel-to-wheel with a seasoned pro.
The simulators have been designed in a way that guests can compete against each other in teams or individually. Modes like the all-venue racing formats and Grand Prix would be available soon for all ages and abilities.
Apart from racing modes, there are games that test people's reaction speed. Also, there are Batak-style games where hand-eye coordination and reaction time, and speed would be tested together.
President and CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali is excited about the launch of the arcade and said that the fraternity is enjoying the growth globally and would strive to innovate to bring the highest quality of sport and entertainment to all its audience.
