Lappset Sona Interactive dance and play arch

The Sona is designed for an inclusive and positive gaming experience for a wide audience. It allows everyone to play together, responding to movement underneath it and offering a variety of games at the press of a button. Through an online platform, owners can download different games, including cognitive challenges and fitness activities. Its durable steel frame ensures it can be used outdoors for years. The Sona is suitable for communities, public parks, and elderly care homes, supporting interactive play for 10 or more players of all ages.

A playset that creates interaction

The sensor in the arch and the Funky Floor are the starting point for explaining the Sona since they are essential to the game! Imagine you are walking in a park, and you spot a large arch. Your curiosity is piqued immediately, and you take a closer look. Suddenly, the Sona will come to life with a whistle or by asking if you want to play a game. This marks the beginning of your interactive journey with the Sona!

The beautiful arch is a true standout, and its vibrant and colourful floor offers an eye-catching complement. The motion sensing technology integrated into the top of the arch can register any movements made below.

That means: If you stand on the number one, the sensor registers it. So in case you’re wondering how a playset can greet you, it’s the motion sensor that’s well stored in the arch and not a pressure sensor or something similar under the floor.

Inclusive playground with a Sona in the Netherlands

Multigenerational play under an orange Lappset Sona

Lappset Sona and Its Unique Features

Interactive Motion Detection: The Sona operates through a motion detection sensor, providing an interactive and engaging play experience as it responds to movement.

User-Friendly Interface: A simple button press initiates the play. You will receive a brief explanation of the game you’re about to play, such as “Stand still when the music stops!” or “Jump on the number that rhymes with door.”

Inclusive Design: With a barrier-free entrance for easy access, the Sona is suitable for everyone. The Sona offers play from toddlers to seniors, and allows for multigenerational play.

Unstructured Play: There are no rigid rules, allowing users to play however they like. This flexibility encourages multigenerational play, fostering social interaction and family bonding.

Educational Engagement: Some games involve solving math problems and promoting learning in an entertaining way. This feature can facilitate intergenerational activities, like solving math problems with grandparents.

Adaptable Pace: The pace of the games can be adjusted to meet the needs of users, ensuring that it accommodates various age groups and skill levels.

Soundscape: The Sona’s design optimizes soundscape creation while playing underneath the arch. This clever design minimizes noise pollution.

Landmark: With its iconic Dutch design, the Sona is a true landmark and central gathering point in any park or playground. At almost 13 feet tall, it stands out without obstructing the view of the park.

Playing under the lime green Lappset Sona

Playing under the lime green Lappset Sona

Inclusive smart playground equipment

The Sona has been designed to be fully inclusive through flexibility. Not every game will fulfil every user’s needs, but we offer many games with different experiences for different player preferences and playstyles. With the flexibility of changing and tweaking games through our online platform, the games, and content can be adjusted to match the users using the product at that time and is a big facilitator for play.

  • Barrier-free
  • For all ages
  • Intuitive game
  • Always right in the middle and fully involved

Read more about the Sona and Inclusive Play

Children playing under the Sona in a public space
A family playing under the Sona at a camping site
Children playing under a green Lappset Sona
A custom-designed Sona in a public space
Sona Interactives have been installed worldwide in many different locations
Owners can use the My Yalp platform to install games on the Sona

Multiple games are available and divided into five different categories ​

Brains Practice with colours, numbers, shapes & audio. Train your memory, solve problems, and stimulate your mind.

Fitness Move, exercise, and improve your motor skills, stamina, and physical condition.

Imagination Be creative, involve your imagination, and role-play. Unstructured play, with no rules, goals, or results.

Music Enjoy & dance to music. Learn rhythm, dance together, and experience new music styles​.

Reaction Practice your reflexes. Focus, multi-task, and increase your physical & mental reaction speed and time. ​

Developed for the outdoor area

The Sona's body is made of glass fiber-reinforced polyester, with added reinforcements to resist vandalism. Its interior is made of stainless steel, which is further protected by a powder coating to resist weathering. The design prevents climbing into the Sona and ensures it is free of loose parts and barriers.

Description of the picture

  1. Movement: Detection Detects the movement of any player. Tall or small, standing or sitting
  2. Bright Colors: The arch and floor include fun sensor elements.
  3. Ear-Level Speakers: The audio is directly aimed at the players. 2x Outdoor class JBL stereo speakers
  4. Accessible button: Button at the player’s height.
  5. Flat Surface: Easy access to all. One continuous surface for mobility. No need for ramps.
  6. Shape & track:  Easy recognizable shape and form. Children recognize how it should be utilized. A circuit-style structure encourages children to navigate the playground and maintain continuous activity.
  7. Circular Setup:  Creates a safe and recognizable play space. It promotes social engagement.

Lappset Sona Interactive dance and play arch

Lappset Sona Interactive dance and play arch

This is what our customers have to say about the Sona
  • Virgil Yoakum, general manager of Woodforest

    This is very cutting edge! Children can play numerous games, and smart technology can determine who wins. It’s all designed to keep kids moving and having fun.

    - Virgil Yoakum, general manager of Woodforest

  • Marije Boone, Supervisor at Ipse de Bruggen, with a resident using the balanced path

    The clients are involved and motivated in multiple ways to maintain the mobile piece of themselves. We challenge them to reach a little further with the arm or take that extra step.

    - Marije Boone, Supervisor at Ipse de Bruggen

  • It's really fun for little kids! And grown-ups can also join in."

    - Visitors of the Lappset Interactive Roadshow

Lappset Interactive Playground Equipment