Real-world Minecraft attractions are on the way, thanks to a newly-inked deal between Minecraft owner Microsoft and Merlin Entertainments.

Dust off your pickaxe because Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments are building a new series of theme park style attractions called “Adventures Made Real” that will bring the world of Minecraft to life.

Minecraft is about to enter the real world. A theme park inspired by the computer game in which you make everything from rollercoasters to entire cities out of virtual blocks is coming to the UK. Minecraft-maker Monjang has struck a deal with Merlin Entertainments – Europe’s largest theme park operator that runs Alton Towers,