Truth & Dare
in Lumen
A VR video game to experiences
Lumen Field's amazing story
in an unexpected perspective
What a beautiful sunny day ! You're lying on the lawn outside Lumen Field taking a nap.
But when you wake up something doesn't feel right.
Oh, no!
You wake up trapped in the body of a seagull!
Damn! Waking up from a nap, you've turned into a seagull at Lumen Field!
Adventure of turning back to human
Getting back to being human won't be easy. Lumen Field needs the help of these adorable friends scattered around the stadium. Complete tasks and collect achievements to unlock the chance to become human again.
5 levels of game
You'll face five game levels, each presenting different tasks. Your job is to make choices in various scenarios and watch the immersive videos that follow.
Truth about Lumen Field
In this adventure you will watch a series of short documentaries about Lumen Field with many amazing facts. Enjoy and fall in love with Lumen Field again!
Level 1
Name the stands
“Lumen Field neighborhoods bring a small, community touch to fans’ large, vibrant stadium experience. The neighborhoods are broken out into 4 main regions – Cityside, Cascade, Rainier, and Olympic. Each region pays tribute to the iconic PNW views from that side of Lumen Field. The new neighborhoods will help fans better navigate from one neighborhood to the next, as well as find what is near their seat.”
You'll observe the views from the perspective of a seagull, looking at four stands and their respective directions. Along with some hints, you'll need to match each stand with its name. This game helps people better understand the significance behind each stand's name and how Lumen Field connects with the Seattle community.
Level 2
Draw a foodie map
You'll be soaring through the circular corridor of the stadium, paying attention to conversations around you – people are hungry! Armed with a map that lacks any shop information, whenever you hear someone discussing the food they're craving, swiftly fly to the corresponding restaurant. Mark their locations and signature dishes on the map, then show it to help them find the right spot. Once you complete this culinary map, you'll receive a reward. During your flight, you might encounter people carrying food or food carts on display, but resist the temptation to snatch – there will be consequences! This game helps people discover the unique stadium foods while reminding them not to feed random animals!
Level 3
Make an earthquake
It's NFL game day, and you have the chance to fly into the stadium for a close-up view of the match. But be careful not to get hit by the football! Instead of staying in the risky field, it's better to join our fan groups in the stands and cheer for the Seahawks. You'll help coordinate cheering strategies between different fan sections. The key is everyone working together to create the most impactful cheers, just like the mini-earthquake caused by the fans' wild cheers after Marshawn Lynch's 2011 touchdown. It's time to reenact that moment! This game allows players to fully experience the awe-inspiring "12th Man" culture of Seahawks fans and highlights Lumen Field's commitment to fan groups.
Level 3 - Hidden level
Another earthquake
After successfully triggering an earthquake, you have the option to make the gaming experience crazier - by causing an even bigger earthquake! You find yourself at Taylor Swift's concert, where you can gather your seagull buddies to dance along with the music. The more infectious your aerial dance moves, the crazier the audience gets, ultimately leading to creating a larger earthquake (magnitude 2.3). Upon unlocking this hidden achievement, you'll watch a short clip to learn more about how the construction of Lumen Field maximizes the use of fans' cheers and jumps to enhance the cheering effect. Additionally, you'll gain insights into the geological aspects of the Pacific Northwest.
Level 4
Pro shop and kids engagement
It's soccer game time! You'll lead a family on a tour of the fan shops in the stadium, helping a young, eager but slightly timid child pick out the perfect gear. Play soccer together, listen to her thoughts, and assist her in getting a photo with her favorite player. This game aims to familiarize people with the pro shops in the stadium and inspire the next generation to get involved in soccer.
Level 5
Complete the ballot
You'll encounter a group of young people who have just reached the legal voting age and are registering and voting at Lumen Field for the first time. Your task is to guide them through the process of registration and voting, helping them capture photos and videos to commemorate this sacred moment. This game aims to raise awareness about elections and laws, highlighting the solemn aspects of Lumen Field beyond entertainment.
Wait, how come I'm still a seagull after all the levels??
Easy!
We have to figure out what facts are hidden behind your adventures.
12S
SEAHAWKS
OL REIGN
SOUNDERS
beast quake
sea dragons
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
FANOVATION
……
Lumen Field may be the most mind-blowing stadium in the Pacific Northwest: the home of many outstanding sports teams and unparalleled fan communities.
Meanwhile, it's also a versatile venue: concerts, exhibitions, election voting……You can find a vibrant array of cuisine, diverse gear shops, and panoramic views to appreciate the unique scenery of the Emerald City.
This land of miracle never has a shortage of touching stories. It always bears the mission of participation and inspiration.
Now, it's time to return to Lumen Field
for a truth & dare adventure.
Have you heard about these stories of Lumen Field?
DIVERSITY
Not just a sports stadium
In Lumen Field,
you can enjoy seafood, classic craft beers, gyros, wonton soup and a range of locally inspired cuisine.
Along with athletic events, Lumen Field also holds concerts, trade exhibitions, and consumer displays.
Lumen Field is a King County election vote center. It was also a field hospital during the early weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak.
PEOPLE
Without you, we’re nothing
Seahawks fans at Lumen Field have twice claimed the Guinness World Record for loudest crowd roar at an outdoor stadium, first at 136.
On January 8, 2011, fans at the Seahawks VS Saints game celebrated wildly over a Marshawn Lynch’s rush, leading to a miniature earthquake monitored by the Seismological Network.
Once again, the enthusiastic Swifties at the July 23 and 24, 2023 Taylor Swift concerts caused seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake.
COMMUNITY
Connect with the Emerald City
Lumen Field has a partnership with DTG Recycle, the largest recycler of industrial, manufacturing, construction in the Pacific Northwest. DTG will handle all traditional recycling and compost for the venue and assist with fan education.
Lumen Field is the first NFL stadium to deploy the Amazon Just Walk Out and Amazon One check-out free technology.
You can enjoy Seattle's cityscape and natural beauty from Lumen Field, the origin of the names of the four grandstands.
“The neighborhoods are broken out into 4 main regions – Cityside, Cascade, Rainier, and Olympic. Each region pays tribute to the iconic PNW views from that side of Lumen Field. ”
In the recent Seahawks home game, I’ve randomly talked to 4 football fans……
2 of them are Seattleites, and the other 2 are tourists
3 of them just regard Lumen Field just as a stadium, not a multifunctional community
Only one of them know how Lumen Field connects with local businesses and associations
3 of them have heard some legendary stories about Lumen Field, and are willing to know more about it
100%
All of them showed strongly positive will when I asked
“If there’s an immersive digital media project to tell the stories of Lumen Field, would you like to try it and revisit Lumen Field afterwards?”
This time, you will no longer be a spectator,
but the protagonist of historic scenarios
We know that a normal human perspective may not be able to see all the surprises and details in the stadium.
But what would it be like to have an adventure from the perspective of a seagull?
What you've just experienced is an emergent media project we developed based on the seagull's perspective and Lumen Field's stories.
Immersive Video Game:
Truth & Dare
Bring this immersive stadium adventure into your own home.
If you have a smartphone or tablet you can try a 360-Grand-Video of the story.
You can experience it in video game mode on a laptop or desktop computer, or if you have a VR headset you can see it in virtual reality.
Mobile Phone or Tablet
If you have a mobile phone or tablet, you can watch a 360-Grand-Video, following a specific game story line to experience this adventure.
Desktop or Laptop Computer
If you want to watch on a desktop or laptop computer you can enter and move around the space in a way similar to that of a video game.
Virtual Reality - VR
If you have a VR headset, you'll experience a unique perspective of Lumen Field as you traverse the field from a seagull's view, completing a series of adventurous missions.
To Seattleites: It's time to get reacquainted with Lumen Field! Learn more about local businesses and associations stories, contribute to Lumen Field, and find the next exciting thing you can do here!
To tourists: Remember to add Lumen Field to your visiting list! Enjoy a great meal, watch a tense game, appreciate the balance of Seattle's urban landscape and natural beauty, and hear the stories of our diverse local communities!
To those interested in Lumen Field:
Tired of historical documentaries? It's time for a relaxing and challenging game! You will learn many interesting facts in this immersive program. Never preachy, only fun! Plan your trip to Lumen Field ASAP!
Thank you for your contribution!
Please take one last seagull's view
of our miracle Lumen Field,
and get ready to turn back to human!
Congratulations! After completing all the tasks, you've transformed back into a human.
But please don't hurry, the story isn't over yet.
You will return to the human perspective to watch a video: what happens after your transformation. You are quite sure this is not simply a dream. You have really turned into a seagull, experienced many fascinating moments that are all real stories happened in Lumen Field.
You make a game and a documentary out of these stories, just as what you are playing and watching!
After the video, you'll receive a numbered digital medal. When you visit Lumen Field next time, show this medal to the staff to get a mysterious gift!
Communication
leadership
Truth & Dare
in Lumen Field
Produced by Levi Jiang
University of Washington
