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"detailed_description": "<h2 class=\"bb_tag\" >// New Employee Onboarding: Quantum Computing //</h2><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Below are <i>classical bits</i>, which all regular computers operate on. Boooooring!</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" > <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/e48b05bdbd2bbf00a4ed5d10979dd8e1.poster.avif?t=1754065747\" width=400 height=100 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/e48b05bdbd2bbf00a4ed5d10979dd8e1.webm?t=1754065747\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/e48b05bdbd2bbf00a4ed5d10979dd8e1.mp4?t=1754065747\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Much more exciting are <i>quantum bits</i> (or <i>qubits</i> for short), which are not limited to simple {0,1} states. </p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" > <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/39db046652040981ac0a914a2f2353f7.poster.avif?t=1754065747\" width=400 height=100 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/39db046652040981ac0a914a2f2353f7.webm?t=1754065747\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/39db046652040981ac0a914a2f2353f7.mp4?t=1754065747\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Qubits are so hot right now! They are the building blocks of newfangled <i>quantum computers</i>. As newly-minted employees of The Qubit Factory you will have the privilege of processing qubits in our state-of-the-art production lines. By harnessing the power of quantum entanglement and superpositions you will help up deliver exciting new computational products to our valued customers! </p><h2 class=\"bb_tag\" >// ---------------------------------------------- //</h2><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><i>The Qubit Factory</i> is an open-ended puzzle game about building logic circuits to solve computational tasks, inspired by classic titles from developer Zachtronics. Based on authentic representations of quantum bits and components, <i>The Qubit Factory </i>features puzzles based on key concepts and algorithms from the field of <i>quantum computing.</i></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>Open-Ended Puzzles</strong> - Factory employees are encouraged to design their own unique solutions to given tasks. Bonuses will be awarded to those meeting strict efficiency criteria. Convoluted and/or poorly-optimized solutions will be frowned upon.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>Faithful Physics</strong> - Designed and programmed by a real (semi-successful) research scientist in the field of quantum computing: key concepts and algorithms from quantum computing are conveyed accurately, allowing players to build genuine knowledge about quantum computing!</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>Accessible</strong>- Core concepts are built slowly, with players encouraged to build foundational understanding in classical computing before progressing to quantum analogues. No prior computer/physics knowledge is assumed!</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p>",
"about_the_game": "<h2 class=\"bb_tag\" >// New Employee Onboarding: Quantum Computing //</h2><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Below are <i>classical bits</i>, which all regular computers operate on. Boooooring!</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" > <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/e48b05bdbd2bbf00a4ed5d10979dd8e1.poster.avif?t=1754065747\" width=400 height=100 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/e48b05bdbd2bbf00a4ed5d10979dd8e1.webm?t=1754065747\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/e48b05bdbd2bbf00a4ed5d10979dd8e1.mp4?t=1754065747\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Much more exciting are <i>quantum bits</i> (or <i>qubits</i> for short), which are not limited to simple {0,1} states. </p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" > <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/39db046652040981ac0a914a2f2353f7.poster.avif?t=1754065747\" width=400 height=100 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/39db046652040981ac0a914a2f2353f7.webm?t=1754065747\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3121980/extras/39db046652040981ac0a914a2f2353f7.mp4?t=1754065747\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Qubits are so hot right now! They are the building blocks of newfangled <i>quantum computers</i>. As newly-minted employees of The Qubit Factory you will have the privilege of processing qubits in our state-of-the-art production lines. By harnessing the power of quantum entanglement and superpositions you will help up deliver exciting new computational products to our valued customers! </p><h2 class=\"bb_tag\" >// ---------------------------------------------- //</h2><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><i>The Qubit Factory</i> is an open-ended puzzle game about building logic circuits to solve computational tasks, inspired by classic titles from developer Zachtronics. Based on authentic representations of quantum bits and components, <i>The Qubit Factory </i>features puzzles based on key concepts and algorithms from the field of <i>quantum computing.</i></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>Open-Ended Puzzles</strong> - Factory employees are encouraged to design their own unique solutions to given tasks. Bonuses will be awarded to those meeting strict efficiency criteria. Convoluted and/or poorly-optimized solutions will be frowned upon.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>Faithful Physics</strong> - Designed and programmed by a real (semi-successful) research scientist in the field of quantum computing: key concepts and algorithms from quantum computing are conveyed accurately, allowing players to build genuine knowledge about quantum computing!</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>Accessible</strong>- Core concepts are built slowly, with players encouraged to build foundational understanding in classical computing before progressing to quantum analogues. No prior computer/physics knowledge is assumed!</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p>",
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