Something unusual has landed in Twentynine Palms, and it’s bringing mystery, nostalgia, and interactive fun along with it! Now open in downtown 29 Palms, Hi-Orbit Games invites visitors to step inside a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure inspired by retro sci-fi storytelling, desert folklore, and classic arcade culture. Part escape experience, part creative attraction, and part vintage arcade, this new addition offers a playful new way to experience Twentynine Palms.
Step Into an Interactive Desert Mystery
At the heart of Hi-Orbit Games is an imaginative, story-driven adventure that transports guests back to 1980 for a Joshua Tree-inspired mission filled with mystery, secrets, and surprises. After a UFO abducts your dad from a desert campsite, the adventure begins.
Designed as a family-friendly, multi-room interactive experience, guests move through a series of immersive environments uncovering clues, solving puzzles, and exploring a world where desert legends and sci-fi wonder collide. It’s equal parts escape room, theatrical set, and nostalgic adventure.
Built by Desert Creatives
What makes Hi-Orbit Games especially unique is the creative vision behind it. Created by Blake Hodges-Koch and Thomas Meston of Wild Heart Ranch Joshua Tree, the experience was brought to life with help from local artists and technicians, adding another layer of homegrown creativity to the project. The result is more than an attraction, it’s an imaginative, artful experience rooted in the spirit of the hi-desert.
Retro Arcade Fun Included
Once you’ve solved the mysteries of the desert, keep the nostalgia going in Hi-Orbit’s retro arcade, where classic games invite visitors to play a little longer.
Whether you’re visiting with family, exploring with friends, or looking for something unexpected after a day in Joshua Tree National Park, Hi-Orbit Games adds a fresh new dimension to a Twentynine Palms getaway.
Add Hi-Orbit Games to Your Twentynine Palms Itinerary
Hi-Orbit Games joins a growing mix of creative experiences helping shape downtown Twentynine Palms as a destination for discovery. Pair your visit with dinner and drinks at local restaurants, browse nearby shops and galleries, or take a stroll to explore downtown murals and public art, then make an evening (or weekend) of it!
Looking for a new kind of desert adventure? This one might just be out of this world.
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