Location: Blackout Zone, one of the Seventy Seas
City Name: Neo Kingston
Founder + SEA-EO: The Guv’nor
Societal Structure: Technocratic Reign

In the distant year of 2054, a minor meteor entered Earth’s atmosphere and struck the polar ice caps. As they crumbled, the world flooded, shrinking the remaining land mass to minor archipelagos. Most were content to just survive but that wasn’t enough for everyone…

An enigmatic zillionaire known as “The Guv’nor” engineered a city for those adrift on the Seventy Seas, dubbing it “Neo Kingston.” He divided the city into districts, granting authority to each of his Technocrat subordinates to rule over their section. Those with no better choice came to Neo Kingston to be ground under the heel of the Guv’nor’s cronies or the Guv’nor himself.

Aurora Cove is a neon beacon of hope here in the Blackout Zone. Reconstructed from an old fort hidden in a flooded cove, this is the base of the Pirate Armada led by the most fearsome Captains to sail the Seventy Seas: Captain Ghostbeard, the Northwind Twins, Flotsam Jack, and Ash, The Musketeer. They’ve united against their common foe, The Guv’nor, and his lapdog Hamish Turncoat. It’s here that the Captains train their crews to strike out at Neo Kingston with everything from cutlasses to canons, and even the Net. The hope of the Blackout Zone is bright indeed.

Upon entering, guests are immersed in a dynamic world where they can chart their own adventure. The experience is designed for exploration at their own pace, with a variety of activities to choose from. Whether engaging in sword fighting, target practice, solving intricate puzzles, or uncovering hidden secrets and treasure, every interaction contributes to a larger narrative. Guests can level up their avatars, compete individually or as part of a crew, and tailor their journey through a vibrant, ever-evolving environment. Each activity is crafted to evoke a sense of adventure and camaraderie, allowing guests to fully engage with the immersive surroundings. By blending cutting-edge technology with rich storytelling, the experience offers endless possibilities for exploration.

Inside Aurora Cove, guests will find a motion simulator, laser tag, custom arcade games, escape room, craft workshop, sword fights, target practice, obstacle course, narrative missions, themed cafe & cocktail bar, and an aquarium lounge.

The entire Aurora Cove experience is powered by a cutting-edge game engine that unifies all missions, arcade games, and interactive screens into a seamless digital universe. This technology ensures consistency across characters and environments, creating an interconnected world that guests can explore in multiple ways. The game engine supports real-time updates and dynamic interactions, making every action meaningful and contributing to a cohesive and immersive adventure that never feels outdated, boring, or stale.

In addition, the mobile app is an essential tool that enhances the guest experience by integrating the digital and physical worlds. Through the app, guests can book tickets, reserve attractions, and purchase exclusive merchandise in advance. It also offers a variety of mobile games and missions, allowing guests to earn XP points both on-site and remotely, with the highest rewards reserved for in-person experiences. The app keeps guests engaged by providing real-time access to their crew’s leaderboard, interactive maps, AR treasure hunts, and the ability to hack into the environment. It seamlessly connects the evolving story with each guest’s personalized pirate profile, ensuring that the experience remains dynamic and immersive, whether guests are exploring the Cove or planning their next visit.

It’s up to you to join this republic of Pirates to crush the self-proclaimed Guv’nor and his Technocratic cronies, and bring freedom back to this corner of the Seventy Seas.

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Team members: David Fertik (Creative) & Alex McCormick (Narrative)