Isabel Wang¹, Allison Wang¹ and John Morris², ¹USA, ²California State Polytechnic University, USA

Vamoose" is an inventive online 3D escape room game that merges entertainment with STEM education [4]. Motivated by the absence of in-person escape room experiences during the pandemic, the game offers players an engaging platform to learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while solving captivating puzzles [5]. The game's puzzles, inspired by academic subjects, enable participants to test their knowledge and acquire new insights, fostering motivation and engagement among learners. Despite challenges in implementing a multiplayer feature, the game was refined through rigorous debugging. Extensive playtesting involving diverse age groups and educational backgrounds demonstrated Vamoose's effectiveness in transcending age-related differences, engaging learners, and promoting problem-solving skills. Ultimately, Vamoose exemplifies the potential of gamified learning to revolutionize education by seamlessly integrating entertainment and academic enrichment

Escape Room, Multiplayer, Education, Puzzles