10 questions indoor entertainment operators are asking about Groundfall

Since we announced Groundfall in May 2026, the response from indoor entertainment operators has been overwhelming, and we love it!

Questions are coming in from across our global network spanning more than 80 countries and 1,000+ venues worldwide. FEC operators are asking about staffing. Trampoline park managers are asking about floor space. Hospitality teams want to know which ages it works for. Good questions, all of them. 

Groundfall is our most modular product ever: 19 configurations from 20 to 49 m², 4 to 10 players per session, and a throughput potential of 200+ players per hour at full capacity on the Large configuration (10 players).

Here are the 10 questions we hear most, answered with the business benefit upfront.

1. Which age groups is Groundfall suitable for - and what does that mean for my venue?

Groundfall is designed for ages 6 and up. For children under 6, playing alongside a parent or sibling works well. In a single session, you can have a birthday group of eight-year-olds, their competitive older siblings, the parents who had no intention of joining but jumped in halfway through, and the grandparent on the sideline who now wants to try.

For you as an operator of a family entertainment venue, that range has a direct revenue implication. You do not need separate offerings for different age groups. One experience serves the full family at the same time. 

Most attractions in a typical indoor entertainment setting optimise for one demographic only. Groundfall keeps every age in the room happy.

The result is longer dwell time, more reasons to come back together, and a stronger case for birthday party packages.

READ: Introducing Groundfall: groundbreaking fun for the whole family

2. Does my FEC need dedicated staff to operate Groundfall?

No. Players step into the play area, the game starts immediately, and a QR code appears at the end for guests to collect their video souvenir. Your team does not supervise, onboard, explain, or collect anything between sessions.

There are no wearables to distribute, no equipment to clean, and no instructions to give each new group. When a new person joins your team, they do not need to be trained on Groundfall. 

This matters for new FEC offerings in a labour-intensive industry. The operational cost of running Groundfall stays low no matter how busy you get, and that is a rare thing to say about any digital experience.

READ: The staffing problem every FEC operator is trying to solve right now

3. Can I retrofit Groundfall into my existing FEC or indoor entertainment space?

Yes. Groundfall is perfect for retrofit installations. It comes in 19 configurations covering footprints from 20 to 49 m², with a minimum ceiling height of 2.8 m. No special flooring, no structural modifications, no projectors.

The floor tapes included with every configuration define the play area boundaries.

 For the three recommended sizes, Small (up to 5 players), Medium (up to 8 players), and Large (up to 10 players), an optional carpet add-on is also available. It gives guests a comfortable, non-slip surface and helps clearly define the play area visually. 

Whatever surface you start with, your floor just needs to be level. A smooth, even surface gives guests the best experience while playing.

When Groundfall is not running, the floor space can be repurposed for birthday party setups, seating, or whatever your venue needs. Only the wall structure needs to stay in place.

The corners, underused annexes, and idle zones in your indoor entertainment space that generate no revenue today are exactly where Groundfall belongs.

READ: Which Groundfall size fits your indoor entertainment venue

4. Groundfall runs one game - what gives it such high repeat value for returning guests?

The depth is in the architecture. Groundfall draws from a vast library of levels, each with its own tile layout, speed, and complexity. The library is large enough that no two sessions ever run identically, even for guests who play every week.

On top of that, new themes are planned to be delivered automatically through Operations Hub when released, refreshing the look and feel across seasons without any action from your team.

This is what makes Groundfall a strong indoor entertainment park solution for operators who care about loyalty, not just first-time traffic.

READ: How the subscription service package supports your daily operations

5. What is Groundfall’s dynamic difficulty system - why does it matter for my venue?

The Groundfall experience is designed to deliver a premium, high-quality active play at your venue.

Groundfall's dynamic difficulty system reads the group as it plays. The system is so smart that it understands how the players are performing and adjusts the challenge in real time, continuously. 

A group of competitive adults at an FEC gets pushed harder every round. A mixed-age family at a birthday party gets a challenge that keeps everyone laughing without anyone feeling left behind. The Groundfall mixed reality experience calibrates itself session by session.

The guest who falls into the lava and ragdolls on screen is not watching a cartoon but themselves. That is why the crowd reaction is so loud, and why guests almost always want to go again.

6. Is there an annual subscription fee for Groundfall - and what does it actually cover?

Yes. The subscription covers continuous maintenance of the dynamic difficulty system and level library, so the game stays fresh and well-balanced across all skill levels and age groups. It includes new themes delivered automatically through Operations Hub when released, including seasonal content. And it covers 24/7 customer support, software updates, and remote management of all operational settings from your phone, tablet, or computer.

Your Groundfall experience improves over time with nothing required from your team. Guests who visited three months ago find something new on their next visit because themes have refreshed and the level library has evolved.

For a full breakdown of what the subscription covers across Valo Motion products, this is the place to start.

READ: How the subscription service package supports your daily operations

7. Groundfall has no projectors, no floor sensors, no touchscreen - what does that mean for my daily operation?

Each absence translates directly into operational savings:

• No floor sensors: Nothing to calibrate, maintain, clean, or replace. Your existing surface works as long as it is level
• No projectors: No lamp replacement schedule. No added restrictions on your ceiling or walls.
• No touchscreen:  One fewer hardware component in the overall guest experience, which means groups move through faster and you get high throughput for your floor space
• No wearables: No controllers or headset distribution before sessions, no cleaning between groups, no replacement cycle
• No onboarding:  Groups walk in, and the game starts immediately. No instructions to deliver. Throughput stays high

Put those together, and you get fewer components, more uptime, lower cost per player, and a daily operation your team does not need to monitor. 

Valo Motion's full-body tracking system makes all of this possible. The cameras do the entire job. Nothing on the floor, on the ceiling, or in the hands of your guests can create a problem or add cost to your Groundfall indoor entertainment setup. 

This is what separates Groundfall from interactive entertainment products that rely on floor sensors and projection-based tracking.

8. At the end of every session, guests walk out with a branded video - how does that work, and what does it mean for my venue?

When the session ends, a QR code appears on the screen. Guests have a short window to scan it with their phone and receive their gameplay video, branded with your venue's logo. If no one scans, the screen resets automatically for the next group. No staff involvement at any step.

That video goes to their social feeds, their stories, their group chats. Your venue's logo travels with it to audiences who have never heard of you.

This is the same mechanic that drove the original Groundfall game on ValoArena to 200M+ views organically, before the Groundfall product even existed. Every session generates branded content that your guests distribute on your behalf. You do not run the marketing campaign. Your guests do it for you.

READ: How user-generated content drives revenue for your venue

9. How does Groundfall compare to ValoArena - and can my venue have both?

The two products serve different roles in a venue's lineup, and that is by design.

ValoArena is a multi-game mixed-reality attraction with a library of 7 games. It is built to work as a venue's flagship experience: capable of operating independently, supporting group bookings through its reservation system, and attracting guests as a destination in its own right. If your space and ceiling support it, ValoArena is the premium choice.

READ: 100+ ValoArena locations around the world

Groundfall is built around the most-played game from that library, on its own dedicated hardware. It requires a lower ceiling height (2.8m versus ValoArena's 3m), can fit in a smaller footprint, and is designed to slot into an existing collection of indoor entertainment park attractions rather than anchor a venue independently.

The two products are complementary. Some venues might want to run ValoArena in their main gaming zone and Groundfall in a space the ValoArena footprint cannot reach -  a second touchpoint for the same audience that already loves the mixed-reality floor-is-lava experience. Two products, the same proven concept, more of your venue covered.

10. Can I see a live Groundfall unit before I commit?

Absolutely. Reach out to our sales team at sales@valomotion.com, and they will arrange a private demo for you at a time that works. They are happy to answer any questions that did not make this list, too.

And if you want to see Groundfall running at full energy, we are bringing it to our booth at IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 in London this September. Stay tuned, there is more to announce.

Come and see what it can do for your venue's revenue.