Info Overload: A Cooperative Evacuation Game
MJ Johns, Rita Tesfay, M\'ario Escarce Junior, Emmanuel Ezenwa Jr.,, Thomas Maiorana, Magy Seif El-Nasr, Edward Melcer, Katherine Isbister

TL;DR
This paper introduces 'Info Overload,' a cooperative mobile game designed to raise awareness and preparedness for wildfire evacuations through experiential gameplay.
Contribution
It presents a novel mobile game that uses cooperative gameplay to educate players about wildfire evacuation procedures.
Findings
Players gained increased awareness of evacuation procedures.
The game effectively engaged users in learning about wildfire safety.
Preliminary feedback indicates improved preparedness attitudes.
Abstract
Info Overload is a minigame within a larger collection aimed at increasing awareness and preparation for an evacuation in the event of a wildfire. The game relies on experiential two-player cooperative gameplay and is played on a mobile device (a phone or tablet).
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Taxonomy
TopicsEvacuation and Crowd Dynamics · Mobile Crowdsensing and Crowdsourcing
