Library Arcade provides HTML5 browser‑based maze games that combine literary trivia with strategic navigation. Librarians can launch and schedule sessions through a secure portal, track participation, and update content without installing software. The themed environments encourage patrons of public and school libraries to explore collections and increase foot traffic.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Libraries often struggle to attract patrons and sustain interest in reading programs, especially when traditional activities lack interactivity and novelty. This results in lower foot traffic and limited engagement with the library’s collection.
Solution
Library Arcade delivers web‑based, immersive book‑trivia maze games that blend literary knowledge with strategic gameplay. Users navigate themed environments—such as an underwater aquarium, a crop field, an ancient temple, or a cliffside—while answering questions drawn from a catalog of hundreds of books. The platform runs in standard browsers, allowing libraries to host sessions on existing hardware without additional installations. Librarians can launch games via a secure portal, schedule demos, and track participation. By turning reading into an interactive challenge, the service encourages repeat visits and deeper exploration of the library’s holdings.
Target Audience
Primary customers are public and school libraries seeking interactive programming for patrons of all ages, as well as library staff who want a ready‑to‑play digital activity to boost readership and foot traffic.
Features
- HTML5/JavaScript‑driven maze engine with responsive design for desktop or tablet use
- Multiple themed mazes (Aquarium, Field, Temple, Cliff) each offering distinct visual and navigational challenges
- Integrated book‑trivia engine pulling questions from a curated library of hundreds of titles
- Player‑driven strategy mechanics that require both gaming skill and literary knowledge to progress
- Secure librarian portal for game activation, session scheduling, and access control
- Demo mode allowing staff to preview gameplay before public launch
- Easy content updates via web interface to add new books or refresh trivia sets