Abstract
This chapter explores the key aspects of digital escape room design, focusing on player motivation, engagement, puzzle design, and storytelling. It examines how game mechanics, such as mental and physical challenges, balance complexity and accessibility to create an engaging player experience. The chapter highlights the role of immersive environments and effective user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design in enhancing gameplay. It discusses emerging technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain, showcasing their potential to transform digital escape rooms. Additionally, it covers multiplayer design, social interaction, and feedback loops to enhance learning and collaboration. The chapter concludes with an overview of essential tools and software for digital escape room development, emphasizing the importance of technology and innovation in creating adaptive, personalized, and immersive escape room experiences.