“Help RobAI Fix Its System Bug”: An Escape Game Assisting Teaching AI Literacy

Abstract

Games in learning enhance student engagement and autonomy, while immersive learning fosters focused, distraction-free experiences. Educational escape rooms support collaborative, student-centered learning. With Generative AI (GenAI) increasingly integrated into higher education, a thoughtful approach is essential to ensure ethical, creative, and critical use. This study explored AI literacy through digital game-based learning (DGBL), using ChatGPT exercises and a digital escape game to improve student awareness of its capabilities and limitations. Conducted in Lisbon (N = 13) and Warsaw (N = 13) from November 2024 to January 2025, the study employed Genially software to develop six exercises and a linear escape game. Students engaged in interactive tasks to critically assess ChatGPT’s functions, recognizing issues such as misinformation and the importance of precise prompts. The escape game, designed as a mission to fix the robot RobAI, reinforced independent learning. Findings highlight the potential of DGBL in fostering meaningful AI education.