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Quantum computers are projected to be able to carry out certain complex calculations that our current, classical computers cannot accomplish efficiently. The word quantum refers to the smallest possible unit of something, which in this context relates to the properties of tiny particles like atoms, electrons, and photons. Quantum computers use these properties to perform complex calculations in ways that are fundamentally different from non-quantum computers. In , quantum computers will be faster than classical computers. A quantum computing revolution requires a new generation of scientists and engineers who are familiar with quantum concepts and principles. Yet, educational efforts to teach the basic concepts of this field to a new generation are lacking [2]. A few efforts have been developed to introduce pre-college students to QIS, including an activity on quantum teleportation for secondary school students [3] and a series of coding-based activities for high-school students [4]. However, high-quality activities to promote QIS at the K-12 level are scarce, despite research showing that middle school is a crucial time for students as they begin to contemplate possible career paths [5,6]. This article describes the adaptation of an existing online educational computer game to introduce quantum computing concepts to an interactive science center audience from age seven to adult 

This article briefly describes the design of the five Quander games and the game world in which the games are situated. It described the rational for the game design and includes brief descriptions of all 5 games and the reward system.