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FINDING HU

[Online Escape Game for Institute of Utrecht University of Applied Sciences]

WHAT

Online escape game experience for first-year students starting a course at Institute of Paramedic Studies (IPS) during the introduction week to introduce them to studying at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences and IPS in particular.

WHO

First-year students

STORYTELLING

Fourth-year student Joris Janssen (say "J.J.") is looking for his college girlfriend Yu-lin (say "Joe") and asks the players' help to find her.

PARTNERSHIP

Institute of Paramedical Studies (IPS) of Utrecht University of Applied Sciences (HU) (Principal), Programmes of Pharmacology, Oral Care Sciences, Dentistry, Skin Therapy, Optometry, Orthopaedics and Speech Therapy (Subject Matter Experts, SMEs)

PROJECT RESULTS

  • An online escape game (unguided)
  • 5 participants per run, max 40 runs simultaneously
  • Chatbot, dashboard and guide for student supervisors
  • Communication between participants via MS Teams
  • 10 unique puzzles
  • 90-minute experience

EXPERIENCE IT YOURSELF

The online escape game can be played via Finding HU. Request a demo via the contact form and get the password.

And what did the participants think?