Canopy Co-op

Canopy Co-op (formerly: Edgar Rice Journey) is a physical-digital installation game for teams of 2 to 3, set in a jungle of 20 hanging PlayStation Move controllers. The game is a brand new sequel to a couple previous installations we’ve iterated on over the past decade, including Edgar Rice Soiree and Edgar Rice Co-op.

In Canopy Co-op, players make their way through a series of levels, which gradually layer in new mechanics and challenges. Players must chase and hold controllers that match their team colors, as the colors move around the play space. The game is both a physical game and a team coordination challenge. 

Unlike previous iterations of the game, Canopy Co-op asks players to discover and teach themselves all the rules. The installation features a floor or wall projection that displays a cryptic level title hinting at the new mechanic or task, asking players to figure out together what each level is asking of them. There is, however, a big twist in the final level...

The re-appropriation of commercial videogame controllers is all part of the fun. The goal here isn’t some immersive hi-tech play space, but rather the comedy and intrigue of using familiar technology in unexpected ways.

Canopy Co-op was programmed and designed by Douglas Wilson, in collaboration with Thomas Perl. The game features brand new interactive audio by David Kanaga, as well as Production assistance from Melissa McGlensey.

We are always looking for opportunities to install and run the game! Contact Doug (contact@doougle.net) with any questions. 

Photos by Nick Robertson