Decodoku
 Image of a Decodoku puzzle | |
| Developer(s) | NCCR QSIT, University of Basel |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2016 |
| Operating system | Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Browser) |
| Available in | English, German |
| Type | Citizen science, Online game, Quantum physics |
| License | MIT License |
| Website | www |
Decodoku is set of online citizen science games, based on quantum error correction.[1] The project is supported by the NCCR QSIT[2] and the University of Basel, and allows the public to get involved with quantum error correction research.[3][4]
The games present the clues left in a quantum computer when errors occur, and encourage the players to work out how best to correct them. These puzzles are presented in a manner similar to typical casual puzzle games, like 2048, Threes or Sudoku,[5] with the scientific background explained via the project website and YouTube channel.[6] Thus far three games have been released: Decodoku, Decodoku:Puzzles and Decodoku:Colors.
References
[edit]- ^ "Welcome to Decodoku". Decodoku Website. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ "News & Events". QSIT Website. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ "A Playful Approach to Quantum Computing". University of Basel News. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ "Tüfteln und knobeln für die Forschung". Basler Zeitung. 25 July 2016. Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ "Decodoku is a new puzzle game with a scientific twist". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ "Decodoku Channel". YouTube. Retrieved 29 September 2016.