Role
Lead Unity Developer & Designer

Description
A WWII-themed, escape-room–style VR experience set in the Eagle’s Nest, transformed into a secret military room. Players, acting as Josephine Baker, decipher propaganda pieces from various countries to uncover Axis troop movements. A WebGL version allows browser-based exploration of the puzzle elements and historical content.

Purpose
Teach students about WWII propaganda, key battles, and the roles played by different nations. By engaging with “hidden symbols” and interactive artifacts, learners gain critical thinking skills about wartime messaging and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Escape Room Mechanics: Programmed puzzle sequences tied to propaganda artifacts from the US, Germany, Japan, France, and Britain.
• VR Immersion & Web Transition: Implemented environment interactions in VR, then adapted them for WebGL.
• Historical Context: Integrated real WWII references (e.g., D-Day, Pearl Harbor, Berlin, etc.) in puzzle solutions.
• Narrative Flow: Developed a storyline where Josephine Baker gathers intel, culminating in an “invisible ink” reveal of troop movements.

Tech Stack

• Game Engine: Unity (C#)
• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• VR Framework: Oculus or similar
• Web Deployment: Unity WebGL

Design Tools

• Figma (for puzzle flowcharts & UI mockups)
• Blender/Maya (for 3D models of WWII artifacts)
• Photoshop (for propaganda posters & textures)

Platform(s)

• VR Headsets (primary)
• Browser/WebGL (adapted puzzle experiences)

Core Mechanics / Features

• Propaganda Analysis: Players must interpret or choose the correct meaning behind each WWII propaganda piece.
• Global Map Puzzle: Place battles (Midway, Normandy, Stalingrad, etc.) in their correct locations on a giant map floor.
• Escape Room Flow: Collect “clues” to unlock the final exit, culminating in a historical reveal.
• Immersive Music & Setting: Detective vibe with period-appropriate music and sound effects.