GridGames is a real-life Floor Is Lava venue at 92 Riccarton Road in Riccarton, Christchurch. Players step onto an interactive grid and chase points or dodge danger in fast games that test speed, reflexes and teamwork. Each group gets its own private game room, for groups of two to ten, and players can compete or work together. Games and difficulty levels can be picked to suit the group. The venue is open every day from 9am to midnight, and it is set up for birthday parties, family outings, team building and school groups. Bookings can be made online, and free lockers are provided. Visitors are asked to bring a drink bottle.
Customers say the rules are clear and easy for children of all ages to follow. One parent took two sons, aged 13 and 11, and said they all enjoyed it. Another took a group of 13-year-old girls, who moved up to the hardest level quickly. A group of mixed ages found the children started working together and planning strategies. Several say it is good value and a useful option on a wet day. The main warning is that it is a cardio workout: one reviewer said to be prepared for heavy cardio, and another said the children were worn out by the running. Riccarton Road makes it easy to reach from the western suburbs.