Gröna Lund unveils SCORE! - a one-of-a-kind interactive dark ride for 2027 with a unique radar based ride system from Vekoma

In 2027, Gröna Lund will open SCORE! - a one-of-a-kind interactive dark ride where guests don’t just go on a ride, they step directly into an immersive gaming adventure and become the main character of the story. SCORE! is being developed in close collaboration between Gröna Lund’s creative team and Jora Vision, who is responsible for the design and build of the complete dark ride experience, working together with its trusted specialist partners. The ride features trackless vehicles navigated by advanced radar-based positioning technology developed by Vekoma Rides, and is the first of its kind within the attractions industry.

Hidden deep bellow the amusement park lies a place known only to a few. Within Gröna Lund’s legendary subterranean archive, strange artifacts, forgotten inventions, old amusement park rides, and 140 years of park history memories have piled up over the years. Antique carousel pieces are stowed away next to props from iconic concerts and games that never saw the light of day. But the archive is overflowing - and that’s where you come into play. Armed with a laser blaster, you and your team are recruited to journey through the archive’s magical chambers, hitting targets, collecting points, and helping restore order to the growing chaos. The more targets you hit, the higher the score.
 

SCORE! is a brand-new interactive dark ride designed and built by Jora Vision in close collaboration with Gröna Lund’s creative team and a selected group of trusted specialist partners. The ride invites guests into a fast-paced gaming world, combining a thrilling ride experience with an unforgettable interactive adventure. The attraction features trackless ride vehicles navigated by advanced radar-based positioning technology, developed for the first time for the attractions industry by Vekoma Rides. The vehicles can spin, change direction, and move seamlessly throughout the different themed environments, making every journey through the mysterious archive a dynamic experience filled with surprises. Targets appear where you least expect them, and every second becomes a race to achieve the highest score.

A shared experience for families, friends, and teams
SCORE! is designed and created as a shared adventure. Families, friends, and coworkers can all take on the same mission together, whether they are driven by competitive instincts, teamwork, or simply the desire for a fun and memorable experience. Each ride offers a new opportunity to challenge one another and climb the scoreboard. As an indoor attraction, SCORE! can be enjoyed year-round, regardless of weather or season. This makes it an ideal experience for everything from spontaneous visits with friends to corporate events, conference groups and team-building activities.

– The combination of a radar-based trackless ride system, a magical immersive environment, and the fact that guests become part of the game creates an experience unlike anything else. Together with Jora Vision, our design and build partner for the attraction, and Vekoma Rides, who is delivering the innovative ride system, we are creating something truly unique within the attractions industry with SCORE!, says Jakob Fagerström, Creative Director at Gröna Lund and Parks and Resorts.

Powered by Vekoma's DRX Dark Ride Technology
At the heart of SCORE! is Vekoma's innovative DRX dark ride platform, a next-generation system developed to deliver highly immersive, interactive, and story-driven attractions. Combining autonomous vehicle technology, advanced ride control systems, and seamless integration with show elements, DRX provides attraction designers with exceptional creative freedom while ensuring a reliable and consistent guest experience. The platform utilizes trackless vehicles that can be precisely positioned and coordinated throughout the attraction. This flexibility enables dynamic ride movements, varied scene transitions, and highly adaptable layouts that support complex storytelling and interactive experiences. Through seamless synchronization with media, audio, lighting, and special effects, each scene can be delivered exactly as intended, maximizing immersion and enhancing overall ride quality. The advanced Ride Control System continuously tracks and coordinates vehicle movements in real time, delivering precise vehicle positioning, reliable communication, and efficient operational management. This sophisticated technology helps optimize guest throughput, maximize system availability, and ensure consistent, high-quality performance throughout daily operation.

As the world's first attraction to feature Vekoma's DRX platform and pioneering radar-based positioning technology, SCORE! represents an important milestone in the evolution of dark ride attractions. Combining innovative ride technology with decades of experience in attraction development, DRX demonstrates Vekoma's vision for the next generation of immersive, interactive, and story-driven experiences.
 

SCORE! - FACT SHEET

Name: SCORE!
Attraction type: Interactive Dark Ride.
Ride vehicles: 8 trackless vehicles operated by advanced radar-based positioning technology.
Interactive gameplay: Each rider is equipped with a laser blaster to hit targets and score points throughout the experience.
Riders per vehicle: 6
Theming: Gröna Lund’s legendary subterranean archive.
Creative Director: Jakob Fagerström, Creative Director, Parks and Resorts.
Creative Design, Theming Production & Build: Jora Vision
Ride Manufacturer: Vekoma Rides
Location: Central Gröna Lund, between Twister and Katapulten.
Attraction Footprint: Approximately 7,500 sq. ft. (700 m²)
Investment: SEK 205 million (approximately USD 19 million)
Opens: Spring 2027

For more information, please contact Annika Troselius, Public Relations Manager, +46 (0)10-708 91 04 or by e-mail annika.troselius@gronalund.com. For images, please visit https://mediabank.parksandresorts.com

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Founded in 1883 by the waterfront in Stockholm, Sweden, Gröna Lund is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. The amusement park offers 26 attractions, six restaurants, numerous lottery and pentathlon stalls, as well as food and snack stands. Gröna Lund also offers a wide range of entertainment including concerts, dance evenings and children’s entertainment. The amusement park employs approx. 1,500 employees during the course of a season, and receives approx. 1.3 million guests per year, making Gröna Lund one of Sweden’s leading tourist attractions.

Vekoma Rides is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of roller coasters and attractions, with installations in more than 40 countries worldwide. Recognized for its innovation, quality, and reliability, Vekoma delivers an extensive portfolio of family and thrill coasters, as well as unique attraction concepts that consistently meet the highest standards of safety, comfort, and performance. With all disciplines united under one roof at its headquarters in the Netherlands, Vekoma seamlessly combines advanced engineering, creative design, and immersive storytelling to turn ambitious visions into world-class attractions. From iconic roller coasters to next-generation dark rides and immersive experiences, Vekoma creates unforgettable moments that captivate guests, evoke emotion, and inspire lasting memories long after the ride is over.

Jora Vision designs and builds world-class themed experiences through creative design, master planning, and turnkey production. With decades of experience, the company turns ideas into captivating environments for theme parks, attractions, museums, and leisure destinations around the world. By combining compelling storytelling with exceptional craftsmanship and innovative engineering, Jora Vision creates extraordinary worlds that engage, inspire, and amaze. For more information, visit www.joravision.com.

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