. He's using a low-cost Photon license to run the game, so if you get an error saying that you're over the license limit, reach out to Rob at rob@lazy8studios.com to kindly ask him to upgrade to a paid license.
This game was inspired by a very specific problem: How are we supposed to get together as friends or do team-building events while COVID-19 is keeping us quarantined at home?!
I answerered this question by building QuaranTeam: a free escape-room-style 6-player puzzle game that will test the communication skills of even the most seasoned escape-room pros.
QuaranTeam requires 6 players and takes 20-35 minutes for most teams. Each should have a computer capable or doing a group video or voice chat while also having the game open in a browser window. Note that you will not be able to solve the puzzles without having a way to talk to each other (yes, this is a hint).
With your team, agree on a shared code to use for the room name so that everyone gets connected together when the game starts. If more than 6 players join, the extras will be able to watch the action as spectators. If a player disconnects, a spectator will become a player.
When you put in your name, I recommend using your real name or a nickname that everyone knows. It will be easier to solve the puzzles if you know who's who and can address each player by name.
Once you're in the game, you can move using the arrow keys or W to jump and A or D to move left or right. Press 1 or 2 to wave or dance.
QuaranTeam is a night-and-weekend project by Rob Jagnow . He's using a low-cost Photon license to run the game, so if you get an error saying that you're over the license limit, reach out to Rob at rob@lazy8studios.com to kindly ask him to upgrade to a paid license.
If you have any feedback, Rob would actually really like to hear it! Most people say he's a pretty nice guy, so don't be afraid to say hello.