EXAMPLE

This is best illustrated with an example. Guests will be issued a tracking medallion which has a button and microphone for interaction with the environment. The first arrive in an area where the introductory story takes place. Darkness (this will be played at night). A narrator takes guests through a story of how their normal backpacking trip was interrupted by a fierce storm. The lights and speakers come alive. They take shelter in a nearby cave with strange carvings of light. Lighted glyphs appear. The storm passes and guest see the archway of the cave exit is now glowing. As they exit the forest seems normal, but somehow also very alien. Fireflies are purple. Sounds that do not have a normal place in the world are heard. The guests have found themselves in another realm altogether. Can they get out? A companion native to the realm accompanies them to guide them through their adventure with their voice.

Through choices made, puzzles solved, beasts hunted, and plans executed guests experience adventure, wonder, and fear along the trails of our 160 acre property in Wester New York. Guests will receive a report of their adventure after their successful escape - or their failure.

HOW IT WORKS

We are designing lights, buttons, and speakers with microcontrollers which communicate directly with a central server. The server will manage these devices based on scripted events and the actions of the players. There are a number of technologies have recently matured enough to make this possible in a way that has not been possible before. These include the availability of affordable microcontrollers, PCBs, LEDs, 3d printing, and CAD software. This project touches on many disciplines, which AI has been indispensable assisting us with our weaker fields.

Where is this?

We are installing Forest of Lights on our 160 acre property just outside of Forestville, NY. One of our main goals is to design a system that can be installed anywhere within a few hours. This is similar to city fireworks shows, which we have extensive experience in.

Can I get involved?

If you’re interested being involved with the project drop us a message in the contact form. One of the great things about this project is the wide range of skills that can be applied. These include music and sound, electronics, programming, marketing, fabrication, story-telling, and almost anything. Drop us a message, we’d love to hear from you!