Sim racing on motion simulators at Casino Barcelona

Stands out for

  • • Six IMSIM Alma simulators with a 3DOF motion platform reproducing braking, weight transfer and loss of traction
  • • Real competition format: practice, qualifying and race in Versus mode against the other drivers in your slot
  • • A new track and car every week, with weekly and monthly rankings and prizes
  • • Short stage, long 7-10 km stage and drifting modes running Assetto Corsa, rFactor2 and DiRT Rally 2.0
  • • Open every day from late afternoon into the early hours in Port Olímpic, rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google
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Description

What sim racing is Sim racing is the competitive side of driving simulators: the same software professional drivers train with (Assetto Corsa, rFactor2, DiRT Rally) on a seat mounted on a moving platform. In Barcelona, the room at Casino Barcelona, in Port Olímpic, brings together six IMSIM Alma simulators with 3DOF motion, i.e. three axes that tilt and turn the seat to reproduce braking, weight transfer and the moment the car loses traction.

What a slot is like The slot lasts 10 to 15 minutes and follows the script of a race weekend: a few practice laps to get a feel for the wheel and pedals, a qualifying run that sets your grid position, and the race in Versus mode against the other drivers running at the same time. The wheel pushes back (force feedback), you feel the ABS in your foot and the headset shuts out the room. The track and car change every week, and every time counts towards a weekly and monthly ranking with prizes. Beyond the circuit, you can ask for a short individual stage, a long 7 to 10 km stage or a drifting test on snow, tarmac or gravel.

Who it suits For motorsport fans who want to know what a racing car feels like without leaving the city, and for groups of friends who want to compete for real: qualifying and the race produce a winner. No prior experience or driving licence is needed; the staff explain the controls before you go out on track. As it sits inside the casino, it is for adults aged 18+ only and you must show your original ID card or passport at the door. If you get motion sick easily, bear in mind that the platform moves and the wraparound screens fool the inner ear.

Where it is Casino Barcelona stands in Port Olímpic, between Barceloneta beach and Ciutadella Park, on the seafront the city reclaimed for the 1992 Games. The room opens in the late afternoon and runs into the early hours every day, which makes it an after-dinner plan or a summer-night stop along the promenade, ten minutes on foot from Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica metro.

Key Info

Difficulty

Easy

Setting

Indoors

Best season

All year round

Recommended Age Range

Ages 18+

Not suitable for kids Booking required

Practical Guide

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Location

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Expert Recommendations

Bring your original ID card or passport: without it you will not get past the casino access control, whatever your age. Flat or sports shoes help you modulate the brake and throttle. If you tend to get car sick or VR sick, tell the staff so they can reduce the motion intensity. Book ahead at weekends and in the evening, when the room fills up, and if you come as a group ask for the same slot to race in Versus mode.

Physical Requirements

Seated activity: concentration and hand-foot coordination. The platform moves; not recommended for people prone to severe motion sickness, pregnant women or those with neck problems without checking first.

About the Area

The room is in Port Olímpic, on Barcelona's seafront, between Barceloneta beach and Ciutadella Park. You can get there by metro (L4 Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica, ten minutes on foot), by tram or by bike along the coastal cycle lane. Around it there are terraces and restaurants facing the marina, and within a short walk lie Barceloneta, the zoo and El Born, with Santa Caterina market and the basilica of Santa María del Mar.

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Sim racing at Casino Barcelona, 10-15 minute session

A full competition session on a 3DOF motion simulator: practice, qualifying and race in Versus mode. Adults 18+ only.

4.9
Duration 15 min
Min. 1
Age 18+
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Duration: Roughly 10-15 minutes of competition
Description

Sim racing session in the room located at the main entrance of Casino Barcelona (Port Olímpic). You drive one of six IMSIM Alma simulators with a 3DOF motion platform that reproduces G-forces, weight transfer and loss of traction. Competition time is roughly 10-15 minutes, split into practice, qualifying and race, in Versus mode against the other drivers in your slot. The track and car change every week, with weekly and monthly rankings and prizes. Besides the circuit run, there are short individual stage, long 7-10 km stage and drifting modes, running Assetto Corsa Ultimate Edition, rFactor2 and DiRT Rally 2.0. The room is open every day from 17:00 to 01:00. As it sits inside the casino, access is for adults aged 18+ only and you must show your original ID card or passport (driving licences are not accepted). Tailored sessions for groups, birthdays, stag/hen parties or team building are available on request.

Included Services
  • Roughly 10-15 minute competition session (practice / qualifying / race)
  • IMSIM Alma simulator with 3DOF motion platform
  • Briefing by the room staff
  • Entry in the weekly and monthly ranking
Not included
  • Drinks at the casino
  • Access to other gaming areas of the casino
  • Transport to Port Olímpic
Group size: min. 1
Age: 18+
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español Català 🇬🇧 English
Cancellation

When booking through the linked booking platform, free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance with a full refund. For direct bookings, conditions are confirmed at the time of booking.

Meeting point: Main entrance of Casino Barcelona, c/ Marina 19-21 (Port Olímpic). The sim racing room is right by the entrance; you must show your original ID card or passport at the casino access control. Metro L4 Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica.
From €15

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No. The room is inside Casino Barcelona and access is for adults aged 18+ only. Your original ID card or passport is checked at the door; photocopies and driving licences are not accepted.
The competition slot lasts 10 to 15 minutes, split into practice, qualifying and race. Total time in the room, including the briefing and seat set-up, is a little longer.
Yes. There are six simulators and the race runs in Versus mode against the other drivers in the slot, so a group of up to six can compete at once and leave with a winner.
No. The staff explain the wheel, pedals and how it all works before you go out on track, and the software lets you adjust driving aids. If you get motion sick easily, bear in mind that the platform moves.
Yes. Tailored sessions for groups and events are arranged on request; ask in advance so the room can be booked at a time that suits you.