Experiential event designers Bearded Kitten commissioned us to design an intricate laser maze for Money Heist: The Experience. This was one of several escape-room-style games we developed for the award-winning show. To complete the challenge, audience members needed to navigate through the maze during a tightly timed sequence.

Our design needed to balance practicality and immersion, ensuring the experience remained engaging while keeping the production on cue. We programmed a remote control which an actor could use to trigger the alarms manually. This approach allowed for warnings without interrupting the action. Using our interactive technology, OSCHII, which controlled the escape room elements of Money Heist: The Experience, we added an extra layer of drama by creating a laser activation animation that was triggered when audiences first unlocked and entered the maze room. The installation featured 20mW green lasers, chosen for their safety, which were reflected off front-surface mirrors to maximise the number of beams and create an intricate visual effect.