Gamification is a promising approach that also has great potential in science communication. Playful elements can boost motivation and the joy of learning, in particular when it comes to difficult topics.

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Kitty Q – A Quantum Adventure app

The award-winning “Kitty Q – A Quantum Adventure” immerses children and young people in the world of quantum physics. Schrödinger's cat is the star of the adventure, which involves solving puzzles from the quantum world. Background knowledge is available in the “Kittypedia.” The app was developed on behalf of ct.qmat in collaboration with game designer Philipp Stollenmayer. Experience now

“QUANTube – Science Break” video series

The award-winning app is complemented by the new video series “QUANTube – Science Break.” In this series, early-career researchers from the Cluster of Excellence and its partner institutions answer questions about quantum physics from Kitty Q players every month.

“QUANTube – Science Break” video series

Kitty Q Escape Room

A cute, half-dead cat has disappeared! Its trail leads to the Kitty Q Escape Room of the ct.qmat Cluster of Excellence. Four mysterious rooms with 17 puzzles in German and English are currently being created in the Technische Sammlungen Dresden Museum of Science and Technology. Starting in April 2024, children and young people will be able to explore the crazy quantum world using all their senses and find out whether Kitty Q is dead or alive.  

More detailed information on the Kitty Q Escape Room – A Quantum Adventure

Booster Game Escape Room

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Learning through play – that's also what the Junior Professorship in Nutrition and Home Economics is counting on, and it has developed a mobile escape room. In classic escape room tradition, the aim is to solve puzzles and unravel the mystery of the booster game within an hour. Scientific content is taught as a pleasant side effect.

Booster Game project information