World of Warcraft theme park in China?

Fans of popular video games StarCraft and World of Warcraft may soon have the chance to live out their online adventures in real life, if the rumours of a video game theme park opening in China this March are true.

Called Joyland World or just Joyland in English, the proposed amusement park would feature a number of differently-themed zones, including Island of Mystery, Terrain of Warcraft, Universe of StarCraft, Moles World, and World of Legend, reports G4.

Along with video game-related rides and attractions – including a free-falling tower, three different roller coasters, and a simulator – the park is also expected to include a video game museum and eSports centre, where visitors can engage in virtual athletics.

According to the theme park website, Moles World will be targeted towards a younger audience, with child-friendly attractions such as a merry-go-round and a monorail.

There’s no word yet on whether the video game companies are involved with the park’s creation or have simply granted permission to use names and likenesses from their popular games.