
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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