Immersive Challenge Game Opening 'Time Portals' At Palisades Center

Editor's Note: Time Mission is planning to open Dec. 17. The original version of this report was written before the company moved its grand opening weekend. Patch has changed this article to reflect the change of date.

WEST NYACK, NY — A massive, challenging, immersive entertainment venue is opening at the Palisades Center, after a wild charity event in which several local nonprofit organizations compete for prize money.

Time Mission has built a multi-room team challenge adventure on Level Three, next to the food court.

The game sends teams of 2- 5 people through 32 different portals into spaces where they collect skill points by completing challenges in less than 2-5 minutes in a fun, immersive experience.

The theme is that the portals transport you to the past or future.

"It’s way more fun than I can describe in words, whether you’re competitive or not," said John Purisima, General Manager of Time Mission Palisades Center. "There’s so much creativity in this gaming experience. It’s not anything like what you expect just looking at it."

Different portals challenge different skills, i.e., intelligence, strength, coordination, and speed. Teams can be made up of individuals of different ages as some will excel at one skill, while others will be better at another, making it a perfect family or group activity. Just look at the photos above, which show missions on archeology, pirates and AI.

Participants may choose to only collect points or start a secret mission to unlock special bonus features and achievements.

Teams can repeat, or abandon, rooms at any time to improve their score or find the next clues on the mission before the hourglass runs out and they are returned to the "present."

Plus — this is one of the strengths of the game — the game evolves.

Because Time Mission simulates time travel, teams are never locked into their choices, and going back into a portal doesn’t always result in the same outcome.

And, since Time Mission HQ can reprogram the portals, previously visited destinations may not be available when guests return to play the next time. They would be replaced by new spaces to explore, or might only then be accessed in other Time Mission entertainment venues.

Time Mission opened in Lincoln, Rhode Island in 2021 and Rockland County is the first opening in the company's national expansion plan, Palisades officials said.

Time Mission at the Palisades Center will be open for corporate team building, family events, birthday parties, Bar Mitzvahs, and just friendly group fun. Recommended age is 6 years and up. Sessions generally run 90 minutes and teams are encouraged to reserve time online at www.timemission.com.