Criação de um protótipo de jogo utilizando uma engine de mecânica quântica

Abstract

The use of digital games has the main purpose of amusing and entertaining the player. In addition to their main purpose, they can be a powerful tool to complement the study of different areas of knowledge. Some studies show that they are efficient in creating basic concepts on topics considered complex and difficult. Quantum physics can be considered a complex and difficult subject, due to the fact that it presents counter-intuitive concepts. Taking this into consideration, the objective of this work is to develop a traditional digital game focused on fun and entertainment (with a secondary objective of presenting basic phenomena and concepts present in quantum physics). To make this possible, the quantum physics engine, created by Luan Pereira Vargas in his course completion work at the Federal University of Pampa, under the guidance of professor Dr. Marcelo Resende Thielo, was used. Key-words: Quantum Physics. Game Design. Games in Education.