Furie d'Alésia" Augmented Escape Game: An Immersive and Innovative Adventure


"Fury of Alesia"is a unique experience combining the history of the Gallic and Roman city of Alesia with cutting-edge augmented reality technologies. The fruit of a collaboration between MuséoParc Alésia and OHRIZON, a company specializing in immersive experiences, this interactive adventure transports visitors to the heart of the remains of the ancient city for a breathtaking experience.

Digital Escape Game in augmented reality FURIE D'ALESIA, by OHRIZON
Digital Escape Game in augmented reality FURIE D'ALESIA, by OHRIZON

This extraordinary escape game comes to life in the ruins of the Gallo-Roman city of Alesia. It combines the elements of a traditional escape game with the possibilities offered by augmented reality, to offer players an unparalleled experience.

Launched in 2022, "Furie d'Alésia" attracts new audiences to the famous Gallo-Roman remains of Alesia, particularly teenagers and young adults, thanks to its innovative and captivating approach.

Furie d'Alésia Immersive Scenario

In Furie d'Alésia, with the help of Artificial Intelligence, players must outwit the traps set by Professor Ernest Stokowski, an old archaeologist who has passed away. They explore the Gallo-Roman city of Alesia and find the locations of the historical scenes to piece together the story. In a maximum of 90 minutes, players collect clues, deduce the chronology of events and piece together the scenario. At each stage, Professor Stokowski tests the players by setting traps. As they progress, players meet the story's key characters and piece together the plot that links them. Although the story is fictional, it is based on archaeological and historical knowledge, making the experience even more captivating.

An ideal game for a fun "parent-teen" family playtime, or an activity for a teenager with his group of friends! (kidiklik.fr)

A new way to discover the Alesia archaeological site

The main aim of the "Furie d'Alésia" escape game is to enable visitors to discover the archeological site of Alesia in a fun, immersive and different way. Thanks to augmented reality, the remains of the Gallo-Roman city come to life and become the setting for a captivating adventure. Players are immersed in a "Punk Antic" setting that blends influences from the 7th art, video games and traditional escape games.

The magic of augmented reality

The "Furie d'Alésia" escape game offers an interactive 360° adventure, where players explore the sites of events, interact with virtual characters and discover historically proven views of the ancient city. Thanks to this augmented reality technology, fantasy and authentic history come together to create a captivating visual and auditory experience.

The advantages of the "Furie d'Alésia" escape game

In addition to its playful, immersive aspect, "Furie d'Alésia" offers numerous advantages for MuséoParc Alésia and its visitors. The escape game attracts new audiences, including teenagers, young adults and people with disabilities, thanks to its innovative approach. In addition, it diversifies the cultural site's income by attracting a greater number of visitors and increasing the average ticket price.

By offering this immersive experience, the cultural site attracts a greater number of visitors and increases its revenues. Many visitors say they want to come back to relive this captivating adventure, helping to build visitor loyalty and increase attendance at MuséoParc.

According to a survey of players of the Furie d'Alésia escape game:

  • 60% say they would like to return to Alesia
  • 65% say they learned something from Furie d'Alésia
  • 86% say the digital experience has enhanced their visit to the archaeological site
The FURIE D'ALESIA escape game

OHRIZON: the company behind the escape game success story

The "Furie d'Alésia" escape game was created in partnership with OHRIZON, a company specializing in immersive experiences. Thanks to their expertise in augmented reality and their innovative approach, OHRIZON has succeeded in designing an escape game that captivates the audience and offers a unique experience.

The "Furie d'Alésia" escape game is the result of years of experience and collaboration between the MuséoParc Alésia and OHRIZON. Their common goal was to create an immersive experience to enable visitors to experience the history of Alesia in an exciting and interactive way.

Festivals and the Recognition of Innovative Experience

Furie d'Alésia has been selected for several European festivals, including the Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle,Stereopsia in Brussels andNUMIX in Montreal. This recognition testifies to the innovation and quality of the augmented escape game experience. By attracting the attention of entertainment industry professionals, Furie d'Alésia is helping to strengthen its reputation and attract an ever-growing audience.

Furie d'Alésia at SunnySideOfTheDoc in La Rochelle

A new future for escape games

"Furie d'Alésia" is a real technological feat, combining history and augmented reality to offer an immersive and captivating adventure. This unique experience attracts new audiences to the Gallo-Roman remains of Alesia, and offers an unforgettable experience for history and escape game enthusiasts. Thanks to the collaboration between MuséoParc Alésia and OHRIZON and its"Escape Stories" solution, the world of escape games continues to evolve towards ever more innovative and memorable experiences.

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