Inflammania 3D: Exploring the Use of the Metaverse Platform Roblox for Science Communication
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3D metaverse platforms are gaining popularity in various fields as they facilitate the creation of social and immersive experiences. However, the potential of this emerging phenomenon for science communication has hardly been considered so far. Therefore, we developed a game on the metaverse platform Roblox that transfers knowledge about an innovative treatment for an autoimmune disease and examined how it is perceived by users. We conducted a user study based on think aloud protocols and a survey and investigated user enjoyment, perceived im- mersion, and perceived learning. The findings imply that science communication on metaverse platforms has the potential to convey complex scientific knowledge in a tangible, engaging, and cooperative manner and should be investigated further.