MagiQuest - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Game/Entertainment Center

MagiQuest is a live action role playing game situated in the Broadway at the Beach complex at Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and is approximately five miles from Myrtle Beach Airport. The complex covers an area of 350 acres containing hotels, shopping, restaurants and other attractions. There are plenty of parking spaces available near the 20,000 square foot MagiQuest building.

The MagiQuest attraction itself is the north side of the lake and sits between the IMAX Theatre and Carmike's Broadway Cinema 16 and was the first of several MagiQuests when it opened in 2005. Visitors here participate in an adventure game where they begin by choosing a character they want to portray and a magic wand, which they get to keep forever. Participants embark on quests to gain powers, unveil secrets and discover hidden treasures as part of the adventure, which they can do at their own pace as the magic wand not only triggers special effects and opens boxes but also stores information so that players can come back and resume where they left off.

The experience is open daily from late May through to the end of the year, with opening times subject to change so it is best to check before traveling to the attraction. Special birthday packages are available and included in the price is each participants' wand, an hour of playtime in the kingdom, invitations, a souvenir birthday photo, soft drinks and two chaperones can enter for free. Overnight lock-ins are also offered for groups of 20 people or more, with unlimited game play until 2am and souvenir group photos, snacks and a light breakfast provided as well.

Previous visitors to this attraction have noted that this is not a place for young kids, as participants are constantly walking up and down stairs so it can be quite tiring, and kids under eight may find the rules hard to follow. It is important to read the guide book that visitors are given to get hints on where items needed can be found. Participants are also advised to take advantage of the free garden quest that can be found whilst walking around at Broadway at the Beach.

There are many places to stop and take a drink or sit to have something to eat outside the MagiQuest building. The complex has a couple of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream & Yogurt places either side of the lake, as well as Starbucks and other places selling snacks and light fare. Many options are available for more substantial meals such as Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Caf,, an Italian Bistro and an Irish Pub with several places also laying on entertainment in the evenings.

Hotels are situated around the mall including Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. Broadway at the Beach operating hours vary throughout the year, so it is best to check before traveling there. It is closed all day on Christmas Day.