You and your friend have been trapped in an airport, and you soon discover un unknown lab that controls the Aurora Borealis. Activate the Aurora by finding the exact time, location, and color!
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Role: Creative Director, Creative Technologist (R&D)
Oversaw the design and production of a fully playable escape room accross 8 multidiscplinary subteams
Led the research, development, and engineering of all technical elements accross blue sky, prototyping, playtesitng, and operation stage
Organized project documentation, production calendars, meeting notes, and internal communications across cross-functional teams
Chemical Tech Puzzle
Power Source Puzzle
Postcard Puzzle
Final Aurora Reveal
Chemical Tech Puzzle Walkthrough
IMG_9310.MOVPlace the Correct Gem
Place the Correct Gem
The Puzzle
Aurora Airport logo has a STAR insite the O. Player grabs a gem with a STAR symbol.
How it works
Used the magnetic reed switch - only put magnet in the correct gem! - thought about RFID, but we didn't need to use it as it will make things more complicated. We just needed to identify ONE gem.
IMG_9311.MOVMix Chemicals
Mix Chemicals
The Puzzle
Players looked at the Chemical Map ( and found the direction of each color (eg. REDbank planes) to turn the knobs
How it works
Using potentiometers and RGB led, we allowed players to control the color of the chemical.
With the correct arrangement, players can push a button to confirm
IMG_9312.MOVPour the Solution into the Full Tank
Pour the Solution into the Full Tank
The Puzzle
Players tilt the chemical cylinder and pour the solution into the fuel tank to get the final color
How it works
Tilt switch + led strip light
The Development of Chemical Tech Puzzle
Schematic Design
Schematic Design
Brainstormed ideas, played with different technologies, researched and developed existing technologies, and finally developed diagrams
Programming / Hardware Wiring
Programming / Hardware Wiring
Integrated all the elements for testing / debugging
Installation
Installation
Installed all the electronics to the main machine body
Playtesting / Iterations
Playtesting / Iterations
Gathered feedbacks and improved usuability and playability
Solving Problems!
IMG_9472.movOne of our operations days, our led light switch + puzzle piece broke. It was built with paper and a cheap led strip from amazon
I quickly developed a fully operational tech with IR remote and 7 segment display for the gamemasters to control
Aurora Airport Walkthrough
Aurora Airport Terminal
Aurora Airport Terminal
You and your friends are here to fly to tonight's Aurora Borealis viewpoint but soon find out that all the flights have been cancelled due to extreme weather conditions
Baggage Claim
Baggage Claim
When looking for your baggage, you find out a note from Celestial Caretaker. She needs our help activating the Aurora Borealis in a hidden lab in this airport!
Aurora Lab
Aurora Lab
You need to find TIME, LOCATION, AND COLOR to activate the Aurora
Borealis Borough
Borealis Borough
Once gathered, everyone needs to put their hands together to activate the Aurora!
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