Olympic Escape Room
A New Way to Learn Misinformation
What We Do?
This is a research project sponsored by the University of Washington Information School that develops online escape rooms as an engaging and fun format for high school or college students to explore the world of misinformation. Like a physical escape room, there is a game host, you can play individually or with a group. There is a limited amount of time to solve the puzzles. Throughout the gaming experience, you will learn different tactics to identify misinformation and become a critical information consumer
The Game
La'ann 2050 Olympics
It’s the year 2050 and the country La’Ann is finally the host of the 2050 Winter Olympics! They have been waiting for this moment for years and are excited for their top athlete, Molina Bardhana, to take gold in the Women’s Ski Cross event. Molina was able to place first and take home the gold! However, there was great controversy about her win, and we are about to uncover the truth about this Olympic...
Password: Gold
Our Development Process
Research
We interviewed a group of users who identify as high school or college students to ask their opinions about misinformation and their interest in the Olympics
Create
Based on the user research result, we identified where misinformation occurs and found ways to educate the public about it. Then we created an a storyline narrative and designed the initial prototype
Testing & Iteration
There were three rounds of user testing. We invited some target users to give feedback on the design, storyline, and usability of the app and made continuious improvmenet based on user feedback
Key Features
Game Experience
The game can be played individually or with a team of 2-6 within a 45 to 60 minutes time limit
Core Puzzles
Players will be solving six puzzles throughout the game. Each puzzle teaches the player an tactic to identify misinformation
Olympic Story
Who would not like to hear some spicy Olympic tea? Follow Olympic athlete Molina to uncover the truth of a scandal
Watch Demo
“The only difference between being uninformed and misinformed is that one is your choice and the other is theirs.”
― Frank Sonnenberg
Get in Touch
Sponsored by the University of Washington Information School. Sponsor contact: Chris Howard ccoward@uw.edu
If you want to learn more about this project and our team! Feel free to contact: mollywu729@gmail.com