CSI: The Experience Debuts in Las Vegas

Do you fancy yourself quite the sleuth?  Able to see through lies, discern facts, and sift through minutia to get to the heart of the matter?  CSI:  The Experience will be a perfect vacation treat for you.

Based on the very popular CSI television show (and all of its spin-offs), this interactive attraction opens in its new permanent location – the MGM Grand Las Vegas – on September 13th.  This challenging and multi-sensory attraction challenges you to be assume the roll of crime scene investigator and solve one of three true-to-life mysteries by reviewing crime scene re-creations and using two state-of-the-art crime labs.

The 12,000 square foot exhibit is part entertainment based on the television show, and part real-life crime scene investigation techniques.  An introductory video will help guide visitors, but ultimately it is up to the individual to determine the perpetrator.  Visitors will investigate one of three crime scenes:

• A House Collided – a car and its driver appear to have crashed through the living room of a quiet suburban residence
• Who Got Served – a body of a young woman is found behind a motel
• No Bones About It – human remains are uncovered in the desert

CSI:  The experiences is location along MGM Grand’s Studio Walk and is open daily from 10 am – 10 pm.  The typical visit will range between 60-90 minutes.

Admission is $30 per person, and re-entries (for a new crime scene) are $26.  The attraction is designed for visitors 10 years of age and older, but parents should consider whether a crime scene (even a fake one) will be disturbing to their child.

Although I think I’m one of the few people who haven’t been caught up in CSI mania, this exhibit intrigues.  I’d like to see just how honed my powers of observation and analysis are.  I like to see if I can figure it out.

I’ve got several trips to Las Vegas planned over the next couple of months, and I’m putting CSI:  The Experience on my to-visit list.  I’ll be sure to fill you in on all the details then.  But don’t worry, I won’t be giving away any real secrets – you’ll still want to experience it for yourself!

Photo credit:  Courtesy of MGM Grand