In this game, 2-5 players will take the role of quantum computing scientists and race to solve problems. Using the different advantages of five types of qubits, players will learn the basics of how these types of systems operate.
Recommended Age
This activity is recommended for students in grades 5-12.
Estimated time
One round of Qubit Quest takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Pre-requisites
Students should be walked through the slides in the Facilitation Guide and read the What is a Qubit information sheet prior to the activity.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the key differences between classical computers and quantum computers.
- Identify and name the different types systems which allow atoms, particles, molecular structures, and light can store information.
- Compare the types of qubits, which are the building blocks of quantum computers.
- Apply knowledge of qubit strengths and weaknesses to make strategic decisions during gameplay.
- Use game mechanics to model how noise can affect quantum systems.
- Explain why some scientific problems are too complex for classical computers and how quantum computers could help solve them.
This activity kit was developed with funds from the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks (HQAN), with special thanks to the UW-Madison Department of Physics.