The best-selling video game "Minecraft" is to become a real-life destination, as part of a multi-million-pound deal between theme park operator Merlin Entertainments and video game developer Mojang Studios.

‘Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time, and this world-first will see fans experience its thrill and creativity in real life, at theme parks and city-centre attractions in leading tourist destinations,’ Merlin Entertainments chief executive Scott O’Neil said.

The makers of the Minecraft video game look to expand their brand further through a partnership with Merlin Entertainments Group, owner of Legoland theme parks and Orlando attractions such as

Minecraft, the gaming global phenomenon, is to become a real-life destination in a deal with a UK-based theme park owner.Merlin, the owner of Legoland, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, has agreed on a deal with Mojang Studios,

Minecraft is coming to the real world. After striking a deal with a theme park operator, the block-building phenomenon will appear in theme parks, hotels, and stores.

Mojang Studios, the Microsoft subsidiary in charge of the Minecraft franchise, has teamed up with Merlin Entertainments, the operator of UK theme parks including Alton Towers and Legoland, to bring Minecraft experiences to reality across the globe.

Minecraft to become UK real-life destination in deal with Merlin - The deal will include Minecraft-themed accommodation, retail and restaurants plus a Minecraft-themed ride in the UK and the US.