Welcome to the BVO Chronicles
A living record of our journey through time — sharing press features, behind-the-scenes Reveals, and our ongoing commitment to protect the environment through recycling, reuse, and reimagining what others discard.
From Dream to Reality: The Journey and Team Behind BVO
The journey of BVO: from a small prototype to a full creative team transforming Mud Island into a multiverse adventure.
Play Meets Tech: Gamification and XR at the River of Time
BVO blends physical play with game design and XR technology - creating an adventure where clues, characters, and environments respond as you explore.
Opening Transmission: The River of Time Activation Date Confirmed
The answer everyone’s been waiting for—revealed. BVO confirms its official opening date as CEO Jee Vahn Knight and CCO Christopher Reyes share the first activation transmission.
Built by Memphis, For Memphis: A Community-Created Adventure
From reclaimed materials to volunteer builds, BVO is a homegrown Memphis project powered by local artists, creators, and community pride.
The Magic of Storytelling: Meet the Baron and His Multiverse
At the heart of BVO lies a rich story world shaped by the eccentric explorer Baron Von Opperbean. His accidental discovery of portals through the River of Time has opened gateways to surreal and fantastical realms - and now, you’ve stumbled through one yourself.
Baron Von Opperbean Names Jee Vahn Knight as CEO, Ushering in a New Era of Creative Leadership
Baron Von Opperbean appoints Jee Vahn Knight as CEO to guide Memphis’s immersive Mud Island build through its next phase of innovation and growth.
Riding the Wave of Immersive Entertainment: Why Now?
Memphis joins the global wave of immersive experiences as BVO blends art, tech, and storytelling—ushering in a new era of participatory play.
Introducing Memphis’s Immersive Multiverse Playground
Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time transforms Mud Island’s former river museum into a 33,000-sq-ft multiverse playground where visitors shape the story.