The Journey begins

The most iconic theme park in the Netherlands, the Efteling, set out on a digitalization journey to protect its by now deconstructed haunted house the ‘Spookslot’. 

When the demolition of the attraction was announced, groups of fans took action to get the haunted house from the 70’s on the national cultural-historical monument list. 

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Efteling, realizing the cultural importance of the ‘Spookslot’, decided to create digital heritage of one of its most legendary attractions. Ensuring its magic feeling can be experienced now and by future generations. Pushing boundaries of heritage preservation, capturing every detail we were able to offer an exclusive metaverse journey for Efteling employees.

Uniting Past and Future

To cherish all memories and protect the timeless attraction we decided to bring it to the digital world using Web3 and XR technology. Making sure the magic of the ‘spookslot’ wasn’t lost in the process, teamwork between Boldly-XR, Weekend Creative Agency and PelserHartman was essential. 

Advanced pointcloud scanning technology was used by PelserHartman scanning every corner inside to make sure every detail was captured. 360 degree images in high resolution captured the smallest handcrafted details of the attraction, bringing the spirit of Spookslot to live within the virtual world. 

We wanted to make this experience something special for the 3000+ Efteling employees, who share a unique bond with the park. Efteling wanted them to have exclusive access to the digital version of the Spookslot. Ensuring only Efteling team members could step into this immersive virtual building an NFT gate was created. Our main aim was to provide accessibility to the Spookslot realm for all users, regardless of their device and easy to navigate for both young and old.

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A digital canvas comes to life

The result is a world-first, remarkable digital twin of this physical space. Over 4 billion polygons were parsed and optimized to create this wonderful experience, truly allowing the spirit of the experience to live on. The UI/UX enhancements by Weekend Creative Agency were crucial, marrying user-friendly design with the immersive world of Spookslot, making this innovative virtual experience accessible and engaging for Efteling employees.

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An exclusive key to the haunted kingdom

To honor those who had kept the Spookslot’s legacy alive, an innovative solution was crafted—an NFT gate, serving as an exclusive key to this digital kingdom for Efteling’s employees. This gate was more than a barrier; it was a bridge, connecting the hearts of those who loved Spookslot with their cherished memories.

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The magic unveiled

The captivating experience of once more walking through the Spookslot garnered high engagement levels and overall user satisfaction. This proved the value of our approach, balancing nostalgic resonance with innovative technology.

The metaverse attraction demonstrated impressive functionality, working smoothly across various devices, ensuring accessibility for all users. The integration of the Efteling brand into the content further augmented its identity, creating an experience that truly embodies the spirit of Efteling.

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A New Chapter for Heritage Preservation

The Efteling Spookslot Metaverse project is more than just a successful project; it’s a game-changer. It showcases the potential of Web3 and XR technologies in preserving and reimagining how we interact with popular destinations. The project is a new standard for the industry, showcasing how digital preservation can allow cultural heritage to live on in the digital age.