Kirchhoff's Revenge

Overview

Gustav Kirchhoff is annoyed because nobody appreciates his circuit laws! You get transported to his secret lair and won't be able to get out until you show mastery!

Gameplay

This first-person game teaches the basic concepts of electrical circuits. Players solve puzzles by assembling macroscopic circuit elements such as batteries, light bulbs, wires, volt meters, and ampere meters. These circuit elements snap together into functional, three-dimensional structures. Moving "charges" are indicated, making currents visible unlike real circuit elements.

Puzzles increase in difficulty and complexity, while side rooms and pre-assembled circuits offer opportunities to learn new concepts. Gameplay is strictly based on solving puzzles - there are no dexterity or timed challenges.

Reward

Once players succeed, they receive a Schwarzwälderkirschtorte, which they may dispose of as they see fit. The cake is not a lie.

Background

The game has been used in physics courses at the high school and introductory college level, and is now made available as Early Access to the wider community.