“We set it up in every possible way so that no one gets hurt, but still has fun. “Every conversation here is about safety,” he said. Rob Cannon said the project has been “over engineered.” The skills stations are currently in the testing phase and adjustments are being made to make the park as safe as possible. The vision for Thrillz started to unfold after he saw an outdoor attraction whereby skiers jumped into an airbag.
When 25,000 square feet of adjacent space became available, Rob Cannon considered many options such as go-karts, bumper cars and wallyball. The Cannons opened Bounce in May 2016 in 45,000 square feet of a former printing business. Bounce has seven party rooms and Thrillz has three, all featuring a different theme and painted by graphic artist Joel Earley, who is also the manager of the facility.īounce employs about 90 part-time employees and will add more when Thrillz opens. The laser tag room is located in the Bounce portion of the building, but will be operated as part of Thrillz. The new laser tag system features several weapon modes and headset for a customizable experience, including a Fortnite-themed challenge. The arcade area will include a 360-degree virtual reality ride. The Cannons also recently added laser tag and are currently installing an arcade with ticket redemption center. Bounce and Thrillz, while located adjacent to each other in the same building and connected internally by an oversized door, will be operated as separate business entities as the Cannons attempt to create an “entertainment destination.” Rob and Lisa Cannon, who also own the Bounce franchise, created Thrillz from scratch with the help of what they call a “top tier” team. It’s you against the course and you get to test your skills and abilities.” Here, you’re unharnessed, but jumping safely. Everyone who tries it - young and old - wants to come back. Lisa Cannon added: “It’s a different type of challenge. “Losing is part of the fun,” Rob Cannon said. Users are not harnessed, but rather kept safe on landing by giant stunt airbags.