Chaos Karts Transforms Immersive Karting with Panasonic's High-Performance Projectors

Chaos Karts is an immersive karting experience that blends real-life racing with video game elements. Located at Arcade Arena Manchester – the UK’s first interactive entertainment venue of its kind – it offers players the chance to race through digitally projected worlds without the need for headsets or screens.

The karts are equipped with collision-reduction technology and interactive power-ups, allowing racers to compete in a thrilling, gamified environment. With futuristic landscapes, virtual obstacles, and unique weapons, Chaos Karts transforms traditional karting into an adrenaline-fueled adventure that feels like stepping into a real-life video game.

Careful consideration was given to the materials used for projection surfaces with highly reflective fabric used for the walls, whereas robust paint that could withstand heavy wear, was used for the floor.

The initial projection design was reviewed and approved by Panasonic’s team in Japan, and with the help of Adlib, the physical installation including signal cabling, was undertaken. Little Lion Entertainment’s in-house team managed the precise alignment and edge-blending of images, leveraging the built-in tools within Panasonic’s projectors for corner correction and edge blending for seamless visuals.

This capability was crucial given the ever-changing visuals within the immersive environment, with players suddenly transitioning from Daytona Beach to the Tokyo Skyline, for example.