Walkabout Mini Golf: “Viva Las Elvis” coming + Avatar Packs for “The Dark Crystal,” “Fraggle Rock” and “Exploding Kittens!'“
Mighty Coconut partners for an early 2025 Vegas-era Elvis course as well as new avatar packs with the Jim Henson Company, “Exploding Kittens,” et al!
“VIVA LAS ELVIS”
Walkabout Mini Golf players around the world will join the entourage of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" as a world of neon, sequins, and iconic scenes from Elvis Presley’s lyrics and films, which will come to life in an immersive, mini golf course called “Viva Las Elvis” coming early 2025. We’re partnering with the folks over at Authentic Brands Group to bring generations of fans together to play with Elvis’ mojo, persona, and particularly the mystique around this Vegas era.
“We’d been looking for a way to make a grittier, retro Las Vegas interesting for our players and our artists, and the catalog and pop-culture vibe of Elvis provided a unique way to come at the world-building and the gameplay mechanics,” said Lucas Martell, creator of Walkabout Mini Golf. “Authentic Brands Group has been a supportive partner in not only imagining a totally fictional space for people to mini golf and explore in Elvis’ Vegas but also to create Elvis costume heads so players can start impersonating in-game starting this fall in advance of the course release.”
AVATAR PACKS
In the next few months, we’re also excited to start offering stand-alone avatar packs including Elvis the Jim Henson Company’s “The Dark Crystal” and “Fraggle Rock” and a pack from “Exploding Kittens”. Each pack will come with 4-6 custom heads and will cost $1.99 for the pack, which will allow us to afford each license. We’re also releasing free packs, starting with animals. With the exception of Elvis, these aren’t associated with course plans… but we will pay close attention to ones that are well received.
ABOUT ELVIS PRESLEY
“Elvis Presley is one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century. Often referred to as the "King of Rock ‘n’ Roll," Elvis’ commanding voice and charismatic stage presence unleashed a musical and cultural revolution that changed the world. Throughout his extraordinary career, Elvis was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards (3 wins), sold over 1 billion records worldwide, and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to his musical accolades, Elvis starred in 33 films and made numerous television appearances. More than 60 years after his global debut, Elvis’ legacy is stronger than ever.”
ABOUT “THE DARK CRYSTAL”
"Since its release in 1982, The Dark Crystal has become a cult classic, touted in its time as the only live action film with no appearances by human actors. Co-directed Jim Henson and Frank Oz, the film was recognized for its masterful puppetry. Another world, another time…in the Age of Wonder… Thousands of years ago, in the world of Thra, the mysterious Crystal was damaged, launching an age of chaos and disorder, ruled by the cruel and fearsome Skeksis. An orphan Gelfling named Jen, must embark on a quest to find the missing shard of the Dark Crystal and restore order and balance to the universe."
ABOUT “FRAGGLE ROCK”
"Welcome to Fraggle Rock! Created by Jim Henson with the ambitious goal to end war, Fraggle Rock is an award-winning, beloved hit family franchise full of music, comedy, joy, and iconic Henson puppets. This global brand celebrates how connected to and dependent on each other we all are, and how vital it is to find a way to co-exist together. Everyone and anyone is welcome in Fraggle Rock, but you have to know how to get there! The magical tunnels, caves, and fantastical worlds of Fraggle Rock are just below our feet, anywhere in the world! Just look for a hole in the wall, like the one in Doc and Sprocket’s workshop…"
ABOUT “EXPLODING KITTENS”
“Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has sold over 35 million games. Started by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games seek to reshape traditional game night into an entertaining person-to-person experience. Today, there are nearly 30 games available for purchase, an exclusive Exploding Kittens mobile game for Netflix subscribers, a free-to-play app, Kitty Letter, and an Exploding Kittens mobile app available iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch as well as an animated Netflix series titled ‘Exploding Kittens’ launching soon.”