ABAL Inc. has produced “Run for Money Liminal World: Escape in VR Space,” an event that allows you to experience the world of Fuji TV’s popular program “Run for Money” in a VR space. The event will run from June 27th (Sat) to September 27th (Sun), 2026. The venue is ABAL on the 6th floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba.
This event marks the first time that “Run for Money” will venture into virtual space.
The setting is “Liminal Space,” which became a globally popular internet meme. Players will find themselves lost in a creepy and surreal alternate world where no one should be, and must escape from hunters that suddenly appear.
Players wearing VR headsets and original costumes will freely roam a vast area while taking on missions. The key is not a physical chase, but to survive by hiding and evading the hunters. If you escape without being caught by a hunter even once, you will be awarded the title of “Complete Conquest,” and your name and photo will be listed in the rankings.
The experience is powered by “Scape®,” an XR entertainment platform developed by ABAL. Using patented technology, it creates the illusion of walking around in a vast space, even though you’re not actually moving. It can expand a limited physical space by 10 to 20 times or more, allowing a small team to manage simultaneous experiences for 100 people.
Tickets will be available on the day of the event, but advance purchase is recommended. Please note that children under 7 years old and those under 110cm tall are not permitted to participate. For ticket purchases and further details, please check the official website.
Kato Dai (FCC), chief producer of Run for Money, commented as follows:
“We are delighted to have been fortunate enough to work with such a wonderful VR production team, which has led to the creation of a new genre of ‘Run for Money.’ Our staff also tried it out, and the ‘Hunters’ were so realistic they were terrifying (laughs). We hope that everyone will try to escape from the ‘Hunters’ in the VR space.”
“Run for Money Liminal World – Escape in VR Space” – Overview
| Event period | Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Business Hours | Weekdays 11:00-19:00 / Weekends and holidays 10:00-20:00 (until 20:00 on weekdays in August) |
| venue | ABAL, 6F, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza (1-1-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo) |
| Price (adult) | Weekdays: 2,700 yen / Weekends: 3,000 yen |
| Fees (for those under 18) | Weekdays: 2,200 yen / Weekends: 2,500 yen |
| Fees (for elementary school students aged 7 and over) | Weekdays: 1,700 yen / Weekends: 2,000 yen |
| Pair discount (adults) | Weekdays: 5,100 yen / Weekends: 5,700 yen |
| Duration | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Supported Languages | Japanese/English |
| Organizer | Run for Money Liminal World Production Committee |
| Official website | https://divercity.tosochuxr.abal.jp/release |
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
Reference
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000053239.html
https://divercity.tosochuxr.abal.jp/
