The Experiential Design Index

Treasure Hunt: The Ride — Treasure Hunt: The Ride

Treasure Hunt: The Ride, an interactive dark ride themed around the pirate history of Monterey, opened in 2023 on Cannery Row in Monterey, California, with ride design by Sally Dark Rides, set/animatronics fabrication by Daniels Wood Land, and multimedia interactivity by Alterface.

VenueTreasure Hunt: The Ride
Project typeInstallation
StatusCompleted
Year completed2023
Technologiesinteractive onboard gameplay devices, animatronics, special effects (light mist, scent, themed lighting)

Credits

FirmRoleNote
sally-dark-rides Media Design & Software Interactive dark-ride design, including onboard 'Treasure Collector' interactive devices and storyline
daniels-wood-land Fabrication Themed set pieces and animatronics fabrication
alterface Media Design & Software Multimedia interactivity and onboard gameplay systems, appointed separately from Sally Dark Rides' ride design

Description

Winner of a 2025 Thea Award, TEA Recognition of Merit (New), Attraction (Limited Budget), from the Themed Entertainment Association.

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