Austin, TX
Elysian Heights
The Pinnacle of Perfection.
You receive a coveted invitation to The Elysian Heights Expo, courtesy of the reigning AI ruler. His mission? To show you firsthand how integrating its system into your own home is the key to unlocking unparalleled prosperity. As you step into the Expo grounds, you're greeted by a dazzling array of exhibitions showcasing the very essence of human achievement - agriculture, economics, arts, and culture - all curated to perfection. But there's more to this Expo than meets the eye. A rebel figure emerges from the shadows, disrupting the tranquility of the Expo and reveals unsettling truths about the AI's influence on the city and its people, painting a darker picture of control and manipulation. Suddenly, you find yourself at a crossroads. Will you continue to be enchanted by the AI's promises of progress, or will you heed the rebel's call to action? With the fate of Elysian Heights hanging in the balance, you must uncover the truth hidden beneath the glimmering surface of the Expo. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and deception. The Elysian Heights Expo awaits, and the future of the city depends on your choices. Are you ready to uncover the truth and make a difference? ABOUT Elysian Heights is a location-based immersive experience sponsored by Netspend and created by the graduating cohort of Texas Immersive Institute (TXI) and Director, Professor Erin Reilly. This physical experience blends mixed reality and embedded narrative to communicate the story behind the city and its main characters. Users engage with the space and each other by creating, solving escape room puzzle mechanics, and interacting with emerging technology.
Audience Role
The audience is a guest of the Elysian Heights Expo working to uncover the secrets of the city.
Ages: 13 +
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About Texas Immersive Institute (TXI)
Texas Immersive Institute’s mission is to provide access to emerging technology and research to design experiences for artists, scientists, and humanists who use storytelling to share solutions to big problems that are responsive, responsible and remarkable. Our goal is to imagine the unknown into existence through the practice of immersion. We strive to ensure our community lives at the intersection of culture and commerce such that consumers can engage through a blend of physical, digital and voice environments with ease.