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360 Degrees of Innovation, Plus

August 04, 2025

New World Rides is changing one element of thrill rides--and VR--which no one will miss.


They're removing the motion-sickness component, as they host Tallahassee's first virtual-reality arcade!


Their revolutionary ride, the Roto Loco, spins 360 degrees on three axes as riders play an interactive virtual-reality game. And creator Dr. Nick Suttell, CEO of New World Rides, has designed the Roto Loco so that riders don't get sick!


In fact, on their website, New World Rides explains that riders control the ride's rotation. Meanwhile, reviews on the website, while describing the ride as "fun" and "thrilling", also use the words "soothing" and "comfortable"!


A "VRcade" of options


Riders can experience the Roto Loco, on which they can play the game "Shuttle 39", at New World Rides' "VRcade", in the Railroad Square Art District.


In addition, or if thrill rides aren't someone's thing, VRcade's arena offers a number of VR experiences, designed to get people moving and interacting with friends.


And this is about much more than offering entertainment experiences.


In their mission statement, New World Rides says they hope to "inspire others and get them excited about engineering and the arts". They also have the goal of bringing people out to enjoy truly immersive experiences with family and friends.


Meanwhile, they're inspiring the next generation of innovators. Every Friday, Nick says, they've been taking their arena VR games to a local summer STEM camp, introducing the young participants to immersive experiences.


Nick, who has a PhD in mechanical engineering, talked about creating the Roto Loco, what visitors can experience at VRcade, and what's next!