Digital firms are being invited to tender for a raft of new experiences which will form an integral part of the £30 million redevelopment of Nottingham Castle.
Six opportunities have been made available for creative groups including a medieval weapons game which will involve a longbow and quarterstaff, which is a pole weapon.
Films and animations are also among the attractions the Nottingham Castle Trust wants to see created as it aims to capture the imaginations of all ages.
Nigel Hawkins, head of culture at Nottingham City Council, said: "This is a very exciting stage in the development of the Castle Transformation Project.
"We are looking for the most imaginative and creative ideas from local talents and further afield who will play a defining role in the future of Nottingham Castle for years to come.
"These exhibits will contribute significantly towards building the experience for our visitors as they begin to explore the site and the thousands of years of history it holds.
"We’re really looking forward to receiving entries and expect there to be a great deal of competition as the project continues to bring investment and opportunities into the city."
In December it was confirmed a new Robin Hood Gallery would include virtual reality games. The tender opportunities have also revealed there will be touchscreen and tabletop games, where visitors can play the roles of particular characters.
There will also be a "making station, where visitors can try out and learn more about the design and production techniques of alabaster carving and salt-glazed pottery.
The Nottingham Castle Trust says the digital plans for the renovation will capture "a thousand years of history and transforming it into a revolutionary modern visitor experience".
The work is expected to be completed before the end of 2020 and should open to the public in 2021.
Turning the site into a world-class heritage centre is expected to boost the city's economy by £90 million and double visitor numbers in the first year to 400,000.
Discussing the work that has taken place so far, Cal Warren, programme manager said: "It has been spine-tingling to see back in time, finding remains of the medieval castle during our work.
"The castle was commissioned in 1068 by William the Conqueror, so there has been a lot of activity on the site, which are now able to see evidence of.
"We've learnt more than ever and it all adds to our research and understanding."
