Time Explorers

The Time Explorers

The Time Explorers is an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience that transports participants across various historical periods, from prehistoric times to the modern era. Equipped with a VR headset, players embark on a series of virtual and interactive adventures guided by the enigmatic scientist, Eugénie Lagarde. This experience unfolds across six historical sites in the region, encouraging visitors to explore each location to uncover the full story. By visiting these sites, participants not only engage with the VR experience but also immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of the area.

In this captivating journey, players assist Eugénie in retrieving a crucial missing piece of her machine. Drawn into a time vortex, they traverse six meticulously crafted universes, each designed to immerse players in a different epoch:

1. Painting on the Walls of the Aurignac Shelter (circa 32,000 BCE): Communicate with Eugénie using modernized cave paintings and creative signals to navigate prehistoric challenges.
2. Exploring Ancient Cuisine in the Gallo-Roman Villa of Montmaurin (90 CE): Step into a first-century Roman kitchen and uncover culinary secrets that captivate the senses.
3. Dancing Among Troubadours at St. Peter's Church in Saint-Gaudens (1295): Engage with medieval culture and help restore the flow of time disrupted at the Collegiate Church of Saint-Gaudens.
4. Repairing a Steam Machine at Valmirande Castle (19th Century): Activate your problem-solving skills to navigate a 19th-century adventure set amidst industrial innovation.
5. Experiencing the Life of Resistance Fighters in the Maquis of Meilhan (1944): Learn about the daily lives of World War II resistance fighters and understand their courage during a tumultuous period.
6. Under the Hood of a Bugatti at the Comminges Automobile Circuit (1933): Dive into the golden age of automotive racing by exploring a garage housing a magnificent Bugatti T35.

Experience Design / Virtual Reality / Narrative Design / Historical Immersion / Location-Based Gaming