Valo Motion Debuts Groundfall and ValoBoard Attractions
Finnish active play company Valo Motion showed two new attractions to U.S. operators for the first time at IAAPA Expo 2026.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Theme Parks
Valo Motion, a Finnish active play company, showcased its Groundfall and ValoBoard attractions at IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando. Groundfall is already operating at three pilot venues in Finland, Germany and Spain.
Why it matters
Operators asked Valo Motion for a group attraction that fits existing space and a compact option for teens and young adults, prompting the two launches. The debut offers theme park and entertainment venue operators new staffless and controller-based options for guest engagement.
Groundfall, a two-player floor-is-lava attraction with no floor sensors or LED tiles, runs without staff and has a 200-players-per-hour maximum at full configuration. ValoBoard, the company's first attraction with a physical controller, launches with three games for ages six and up.
The players
Valo Motion
Valo Motion is a Finnish active play company that develops interactive attractions for entertainment venues.
IAAPA Expo 2026
IAAPA Expo is the annual trade show of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, where operators preview new rides and attractions.
The details
Groundfall puts riders into fantasy board sports games in a floor-is-lava format, while ValoBoard uses full-body tracking and a tilt board so riders steer, aim and dodge by shifting their weight. Both attractions were displayed to U.S. operators for the first time at the Orlando trade show.
Timeline
November 2026: Valo Motion displays Groundfall and ValoBoard at IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando.
Roadmap
Valo Motion's launches extend the trend toward active, full-body play attractions that reduce reliance on staffed operations. The move into a physical controller with ValoBoard marks a shift from the company's earlier sensor-driven designs.
Operators evaluating active play attractions should compare Groundfall's staffless operation and 200-players-per-hour capacity against their existing floor space and staffing budgets. Families planning visits to pilot venues in Finland, Germany or Spain can check whether those locations currently offer the attraction.
The takeaway
Staffless, sensor-free attractions like Groundfall let parks add guest engagement without expanding labor needs. ValoBoard shows that controller-based designs are expanding into the same full-body play category.
Further reading
For more on the attraction types shaping park floors, explore the Theme Parks section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Amusements & Attractions.
