Unlocking the Methodology of Escape Rooms: Considerations for Conducting Applied Escape Rooms in Research

Andrew C. Griggs, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Shawn M. Doherty, Joseph R. Keebler, Bruce L. Gewertz and Tara N. Cohen

Simulation & Gaming, 2022, vol. 53, issue 6, 663-675

Abstract: Background Teams are the foundation of modern organizations. Many organizations are interested in interventions to bolster the effectiveness of their workforce. One viable intervention is an escape room. Escape rooms are engaging, team-based activities that require individuals to work together to complete multiple tasks in a limited amount of time. Purpose The purpose of this article is to provide ten considerations that are relevant to leveraging escape rooms as a means for data collection. Specifically, we offer guidance regarding pilot testing, equipment set-up, participant recruitment, briefing participants, progress monitoring, hints, room maintenance, data maintenance and analysis, and revising the room and study. Conclusion The considerations provided in this article can assist researchers when attempting to employ an escape room as a mechanism to collect data.

Keywords: escape rooms; research methodology; co-operative games; simulation/gaming (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1177/10468781221123595

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