quanTom and Jerry

Objective: Catch the mouse Jerry! Stay over him for a few seconds to win.

1. Use WASD keys to move the cat quanTom, Shift to sprint.

2. Use Left/Right arrow keys or O/P to toggle the uncertainty levels.

• Position:
  • Increasing position level will enhance your clarity on Jerry's location: there will be fewer Jerrys on the screen
• Momentum:
  • Increasing momentum level will make the Jerrys easier to catch: the Jerrys will move more predictably

The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle says you cannot be sure of a quantum object's position (x) and momentum (p) at the same time!

QuanTom and Jerry is an educational game that merges the classic cat-and-mouse chase with the puzzling principles of quantum mechanics. Based on the mysterious workings of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, this game tasks you with locating Jerry while anticipating his next move. But remember, in the quantum realm, having clarity in one means uncertainty in the other.

Credits:

Mayank Bhatia: Sound Engineering, Design, Quantum Physics

Akanksha Chablani: Design, Quantum Physics

Revan Ji: Programming, Design

Jacky Park: Programming, Design

Roger Wang: Programming, Design, Voice Acting

Alexis Lee: Art, Graphic Design