For the first time in the Midwest, the iconic world of Minecraft will come to life in an immersive, in-person experience designed for fans and first-time explorers alike. Created by Montreal-based multimedia creative studio Supply + Demand in close collaboration with Experience MOD and game developer Mojang Studios, the experience offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to journey into the Overworld beyond the screen.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is set to open Friday, May 8, for a limited time at EXP Rosemont. This epic experience invites longtime Minecrafters, new players and families of all ages to step into the world of Minecraft and become real-life heroes on a thrilling quest that combines advanced technology with an insatiable love for Minecraft under one roof.
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“Making our Midwest debut with Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is an exciting milestone as we continue expanding the tour across North America,” says Olivier Goulet, Founder and CEO of Supply + Demand and Co-Manager and Investor of Experience MOD. “In collaboration with Mojang Studios and Microsoft, we’ve created an experience that sits at the intersection of game design, immersive storytelling and advanced multimedia technology, transforming a beloved digital world into a real-life quest.”
As the best-selling game of all time, with over 300 million copies sold worldwide, Minecraft has become a shared experience for players across generations—rooted in creativity, curiosity, and adventure. Now, with Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue spawning in the Chicago area. Community members of all ages can step into an epic, story‑driven rescue mission, exploring iconic Minecraft biomes and encountering familiar mobs as the world is brought to life beyond the screen.
Although built with the spirit of the game at its core, Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is designed to welcome players and non-players alike and no prior knowledge of Minecraft is required to enjoy the experience.
During this action-packed experience and scavenger hunt, adventurers will enter the mission, journey through seven Minecraft realms and help rescue the village under siege from a zombie attack.
Along the way, they’ll collect resources and interact with iconic mobs – some more friendly than others. Minecrafters will be able to interact with pandas and dolphins as well as face skeletons, spiders and – of course – creepers. Armed with only their wit and an Orb of Interaction (a glowing interactive handheld device which guides each user through the experience), players and groups will embark on a journey in search of the resources needed to craft a life-saving potion. Upon completion, guests can celebrate their heroic feat with the purchase of a Minecraft memento at the Trading Post. In addition, players can claim a sought-after commemorative cape post-adventure as a reward for attending the experience.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will be open for a limited time at EXP Rosemont, located at 9900 Berwyn Ave. in Rosemont’s Pearl District. Tickets for Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue tickets start at $28. Multi-pack, group and flex tickets are also available.
For additional information and tickets, presale waitlist and updates on future tour cities, including across Asia Pacific and Latin America, visit www.minecraftexperience.com.
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About Experience MOD
Experience MOD is the global producer of Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue! in collaboration with Mojang Studios. The company is a creative, producing and promoting partnership with member companies who have a proven track record of success developing and bringing innovative, engaging entertainment experiences to audiences around the world. Experience MOD’s producing partners are Supply + Demand Studio (Quebec), The 7 Fingers (Quebec), FKP Scorpio GmBH (Germany), LOS Production (France), Act 5 Entertainment (USA) and Sierra Whiskey Entertainment (USA).
About Supply + Demand
Supply + Demand is a Canadian-based full-service agency with over 20 years of experience in creative, production, and consulting services for interactive multimedia experiences and live events. The core team of 30 talented artists creates narratively driven content that captures audiences' hearts and minds. With a network of over 150 collaborators and partners, we have the resources to bring even the most ambitious visions to life. Our productions are designed to create unforgettable and meaningful experiences that reshape human connections. We specialize in live, hybrid, and virtual experiences.
About EXP Rosemont
EXP Rosemont is the Midwest’s premier immersive entertainment destination, combining storytelling, technology and sensory-rich experiences through a curated rotation of interactive adventures. Designed to reimagine how audiences engage with culture, entertainment and imagination, the venue transports guests to extraordinary worlds and unforgettable experiences. Recently voted the #3 Best New Attraction of 2026 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, EXP continues to earn national recognition for its innovative approach to immersive entertainment. EXP’s curated slate of exhibitions, including Horizon of Khufu, Life Chronicles and The Last Stronghold, offers engaging journeys that captivate, educate and inspire visitors of all ages. For more information, visit www.EXPRosemont.com.
About Minecraft
Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time with millions of players in every country and territory around the world including Antarctica and the Vatican City. At its core, Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures. The Minecraft franchise continues to reach new players and fans through ongoing game updates, games like Minecraft Legends and Minecraft Dungeons, Minecraft Education, a diverse line of consumer products, immersive real-world adventures, a growing library of in-game Marketplace content, books and a major motion picture titled, A Minecraft Movie.