Launch a New Planetarium Show Your Audiences Will Love
Hackman is a Live Co-operative
Gaming Studio
Gaming Studio
Mission Control Mars
is just the beginning!
We run all our shows on Together
Together is a groundbreaking co-operative gaming Operating System (OS) that we designed and built to power an innovative universe of interactive dome shows and immersive live events.
Unleash the Power of Live Co-operative Gaming in Your Planetarium with a custom show built by Hackman
What is Together?
Together is a revolutionary new tool for live event production
It simplifies the creation, sequencing, and execution of interactive experiences for audiences using tablets and mobile devices.
Think of it as the world's first "Co-Operating System"
Together is built on top of the powerful Unreal Engine.
Together empowers your planetarium
to develop captivating live co-operative gaming experiences that perfectly complement your existing exhibitions, shows and themes.
“The clever use of online gaming software to coordinate the touch screen-led audience interaction hints at huge potential. It will be exciting to see what heights this combination of tech wizardry and live theatre will achieve…”
Bill Hickman, Stuff
Here are Some Exciting Possibilites
Space Exploration
Guide a daring interstellar mission, navigate asteroid fields, or uncover alien life – all while collaborating with fellow audience members.
Dinosaurs
Become a paleontologist team, work together to unearth fossils, and piece together the secrets of prehistoric creatures.
Climate Change Challenge
Become a global task force tackling climate change. Work together to develop renewable energy solutions, manage resources, and strategize for a sustainable future.
International Emergency Response
Lead the response to a global pandemic. Together, make critical decisions about resource allocation, treatment development, and global cooperation.
Engineering
Feats
Feats
Construct a bridge across a massive canyon, design a sustainable city, or launch a revolutionary spacecraft - all through collaborative problem-solving and teamwork.
Underwater Exploration Adventure
Your audience becomes a team of marine biologists and archaeologists, working together to explore a mysterious shipwreck. Collaborate to decipher cryptic clues, and uncover the secrets of the lost vessel – all while encountering the wonders of the deep sea!
Live Co-operative Gaming Makes
Traditional Shows Better
Traditional Shows Better
“Collaborative digital gaming technology and live performance come together to create an experience unlike anything else on Earth (or Mars.)”
Bill Hickman, Stuff
Transform Flat Shows into Active Experiences
Turn passive stargazing into a thrilling adventure where audience members become active participants in the story.
Boost Engagement and Retention
Live co-operative gaming fosters teamwork and problem-solving, keeping visitors enthralled and wanting more.
Deepen Learning and Understanding
Interactive challenges enhance educational content, leaving a lasting impression on visitors of all ages.
The Hackman Advantage
Hackman have been building interactive
products and experiences since 2001.
products and experiences since 2001.
We primarily focus on making work that requires audience collaboration.
Our interactive experience studio is based in Auckland,
New Zealand.
We launch and support live experiences
around the world.
around the world.
The team, led by co-founders Brad Knewstubb and Kip Chapman, brings a wealth of experience to crafting shows like Mission Control Mars and Apollo 13: Mission Control.
We're passionate about pushing the boundaries of live entertainment.
Ready to Co-operate on a Planetarium Experience Unlike Any Other?
Contact us today to discuss how Hackman and Together can help you transform your planetarium by creating a custom co-operative gaming experience that will leave your audiences amazed!
A mixed-realities experience designed for adults
and children....
Bill Hickman, Stuff