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Netflix and Waze Gamify Your Summer Roadtrip
The ‘epic adventure’ starts today
By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on June 29, 2022 02:01PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Road trips are part of the fabric of summer, but driving hours on end puts a strain on your brain, your body, and, most importantly, the patience of any children sitting in the car. Netflix and navigation experts Waze have teamed up to gamify driving, adding some much-needed pizazz to the endless sprawl of the American highway system. This comes in the form of a tie-in game, of sorts, to the forthcoming Netflix original animated feature, The Sea Beast. Waze This driving experience transforms real-world navigation maps into sea maps, complete with fearsome sea beasts to avoid, friendly NPCs, and plenty of in-game surprises. As previously mentioned, the experience is based on an animated film, so you'll play as lead character Maisie, a stowaway, and her mischievous monster friend Blue. Waze says drivers will "revel in the unlikely comedy of their friendship as they help you navigate every turn you take." As such, the company promises plenty of comedic sound effects, funny banter, and an adventure that begins "where the map ends." Waze and Netflix remain mum on the actual gameplay mechanics here, but the experience is accessible starting today. Activate the experience by tapping the "Turn on Sea Beast Mode" banner in the Waze app. This unique driving adventure is available globally, but the dialogue is only in English. Also, the companies say this is a limited-time event, though they have not detailed when the game will no longer be available. To further increase hype for The Sea Beast, Netflix is also hosting a series of immersive sleepover events for kids held throughout the country at aquariums, museums, and other locations. The film begins streaming on July 8. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The Best Romantic Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2022) The Best Family Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (October 2022) The Best Kids Movies on Netflix (September 2022) How to Watch the Lord of the Rings Movies in Order Unlock and Watch Hidden Movies with Netflix Secret Codes (2022) The Best Movies on Hulu Right Now (September 2022) The 10 Best Road Trip Planner Apps for 2022 How to Enable Waze Voice Commands The 5 Best Gas Apps to Help You Save at the Pump How to Connect Netflix to TV The Best Teen Movies on Netflix (September 2022) How to Get Netflix for Free The 10 Best Movies of the 2010s to Watch Right Now Is Waze Down... Or Is It Just You? The 22 Best Christmas Movies on Netflix (2022) Waze Navigation vs Google Maps Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies