The Quantum Kid

This Roblox game uses quantum computing?! (Gamescom reveal) Kai plays quantum chess too

October 4, 2026·14 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This game was shown live at Gamescom, where it got serious attention, so we had to find out what it's actually doing with quantum computing. Can a video game really run on quantum mechanics? Kai finds out, then sits down for a real game of quantum chess, where winning means putting his own king into superposition.Chapters:0:00 What is a quantum game?0:17 Can a quantum computer make a game?0:34 Quantum chess: a pawn in superposition0:52 Meet James Wootton (CSO, MOTH Quantum) and Natasha Skult (CEO, MiTale)1:52 Kai plays MOTH in real time2:50 Quantum computers for level generation3:11 Quantum music3:56 Should players care about quantum technology?4:53 MOTH at Gamescom5:15 Quantum chess with Tamás Varga6:49 Can I build my own quantum game?7:23 Quantum backrooms11:13 Quantum computer as a booster11:58 The future of quantum gaming12:09 Clay: The Last Redemption13:23 Quantum computing and procedural generation13:58 I lost my MOTH14:03 Thank you, James and Natasha!In this episode, Kai explores a Roblox-style quantum game (rescuing a moth using quantum mechanics!), then learns to play quantum chess with Tamás Varga, discovering what superposition and entanglement actually mean by using them to win.Along the way, we dive into:How a video game can be built around real quantum mechanicsWhat superposition actually means, explained through a chessboard, not a textbookWhat entanglement means and how it shows up in the gameWhy quantum ideas are showing up in gaming and entertainment, not just labsKai's honest reaction to putting a chess piece in two places at once!💬 Leave a comment here on Spotify. Kai reads them all!🎧 Follow The Quantum Kid on Spotify for new episodes▶️ Watch more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KaiTheQuantumKid🌐 tesseractquantum.com

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