Diving into the Echo Squad submarine adventure

How would you like to take the helm of a life-size submarine? Created in October 2017, the Montpellier-based studio Gear Prod dives into the adventure with Echo Squad, a fun activity at the crossroads of an escape game and a video game.

“Our idea was to join existing technologies to offer a full 360° experience using sight, sound, and decor,” explains Adrien Vert, creative director.

Four to six players (age 10 or older) enter the submarine and, for an hour, become the captain, navigator, gunner, mechanic, or sonar operator, challenged by enemies and deep-sea monsters. The story adapts to their behavior during the interactive adventures, orchestrated by a video game engine.

“The experience encourages people to collaborate, communicate, and stand together,” adds Adrien Vert.

After one year of development, Echo Squad opened to the public on October 30, in the DoTank facility near Montpellier’s Saint Roch train station. In September, a successful crowdfunding campaign enabled the young startup to distribute 500 tickets for an advance preview. Several companies have already booked packages with Gear Prod to stimulate team building.