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The Arcadis Escape Game: Engaging youth in the energy transition
The future belongs to young people. With this shared belief, Arcadis joined forces with energy companies Gasunie and Vattenfall to ignite young minds about the energy transition. And what better way to accomplish this than through an exciting game?
The Arcadis Game: A true 3D adventure
Meet Modi and Sandra
In collaboration with TinQwise Games, an online escape game has been crafted specifically for students aged 12-16. Immerse yourself in this interactive 3D adventure where you'll step into the lives of Sandra or Modi and explore their homes. As a visitor with a mission, your task is to transform these houses into models of energy efficiency.
Mind-bending puzzles
During this exhilarating hour-long challenge, you need to tackle a variety of mind-bending puzzles: measure energy consumption, choose sustainable power sources, remove gas pipes, install electric wiring, and craft a master plan to transform the house into an energy-neutral haven. Through the playful design you get a better understanding of how sustainable energy is produced and why it is not always readily available.
Make it tangible and accessible
Discussing the measurement of energy consumption in household appliances may not seem captivating at first. Such topics can make it challenging for young people to grasp larger concepts like the energy transition. However, the Arcadis escape game offers an exciting solution. By allowing students to explore and play, the game brings the subject matter to life in an engaging and enjoyable way. Through firsthand experience, the benefits of energy transition become tangible and easily comprehensible.
“It's exciting to see how the game introduces the energy transition in a playful way. It offers students a refreshing learning experience. By immersing themselves in realistic scenarios, each student actively participates and applies their knowledge, fostering a deeper understanding of the topic.
Moreover, the game provides an immediate opportunity for students to initiate discussions about the energy transition with their parents. While the game may not single-handedly change the world, it embodies our ultimate goal: promoting a sustainable lifestyle for everyone.”
Dirk Brantjes
Sustainability Consultant
A sense of energy efficiency
The ultimate goal of the game is to showcase the benefits of energy-efficient measures. Throughout the game, you also discover that pursuing sustainability can sometimes involve conflicting interests. For instance, you encounter Modi's hot tub. It provides comfort but is highly energy-inefficient and best avoided. Despite these conflicting interests, many students have enthusiastically embraced the game since the launch.
In addition to its entertainment value, Arcadis is committed to social responsibility and giving back to society. That’s why the game is available for free to anyone, anywhere. Simply access the game by visiting the link https://arcadis.tqwi.nl/ in your browser. Press play and race against the clock to complete this electrifying mission!
The power of escape games
The beauty of escape games goes beyond presenting content in an engaging manner - players often don't even realize they're learning. What's more, as they solve puzzles and progress through the game, their knowledge is immediately put to the test. In essence, students are unknowingly being assessed while thoroughly enjoying the game.
Don't hesitate to mention the game at school, a teacher, or other place where people should really play this online escape game!