Educational game
Qookies
Quantum learning game with LMU, TUM and MCQST: players solve tasks together with an AI.
LMU Munich, TUM, MCQST, Q Gaming
Technology & Research
Learning games and simulations for research
We make research results playable for science communication, in line with the duration and milestones of your project.
Clients and partners
Making research understandable without distorting it
In many funding programmes, science communication is a fixed part of the project. What is needed are applications that simplify correctly, work without prior knowledge and fit the project duration and milestones. For the learning game Qookies we work with LMU Munich, TUM and MCQST.
Services
What we build for research and science
Typical applications in this sector. Your project is not on the list? Talk to us anyway, we build beyond it too.
Learning games for schools and the public
- In the browser, no installation
- Playable without prior knowledge
- Content agreed with the project team
Simulations and visualisations
- Show research results interactively
- For web, exhibitions or VR
- From existing data and models
Planned around your project duration
- Development along your milestones
- Cost estimate with work packages, also for the proposal
- Scope adjustable to the budget
Evaluation and continuation
- Data export for pre-post studies
- Accessibility according to WCAG 2.1 AA
- Hosting and maintenance after the project
Example projects
What this looks like in practice
Educational game
Ishango's Gamified Quiz
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Client voice
“The Merkas team was a pleasure to work with! They made a real effort to understand our needs, brought great ideas to the table, and delivered high-quality work within a very tight deadline.”
Eunice Baguma BallCo-founder & Head of Operations, ishango.aiproject in the middleIshango's Gamified QuizFirst step
Cost estimate for your learning game or simulation
We estimate effort and costs for development and break them down into work packages you can use in your grant proposal. Once approved, we define the requirements together and start development.
Why Studio Merkas
What you get with us
- One studio
Everything from one source
Concept, design, 3D, development and hosting sit in the same studio. No chain of agency and subcontractors.
One counterpart from the first conversation to operation
- Game development
Games that motivate
We come from game development and know how to keep school classes and the public engaged without distorting the research.
For example Qookies with LMU, TUM and MCQST
- Technology
Technology as needed
Web, VR, Unity, Unreal or Three.js. We use what suits your audience. Often the browser is enough, with no installation at all.
Planned along your milestones
- Stuttgart
In person, on site
A studio in Stuttgart that you can visit, and a fixed contact person from the start.
First conversation also online
Process
Four steps to your application
No risk for you: the first conversation is free, and you only decide once you have seen our quote. After that, you can see what we are working on in every phase.
Step 1Free first conversation
Step 2Requirements
Step 3Development
Step 4Handover or operation
You tell us about your research project and the audience you want to reach. We ask the right questions and tell you openly what is feasible.
- Afterwards you have
- A cost estimate with work packages that you can include in your funding proposal
Together we define what the application needs to do and set milestones that fit your project term. Where it makes sense, development starts in parallel.
- Afterwards you have
- An agreed list of what the application does, so it is clear what you get before work really starts
You see the current state regularly and tell us what to adjust. That way there are no surprises at the end.
- Afterwards you have
- A test version that you and your audience can try out directly
You receive the finished application. Or we take over hosting, maintenance and updates over the project term and beyond on request.
- Afterwards you have
- A running application and a fixed contact person going forward
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We estimate effort and costs and break them down into work packages you can use in the proposal. Your project team submits the proposal itself.
We plan development along your milestones. That way it is clear at every milestone what is finished.
You remain the scientific authority. We simplify for the audience, and you check the content at every interim stage before anything is published.
Contact
Tell us about your research project
What is it about, and when is the application deadline or the project term? A few sentences are enough. Niko will get back to you and arrange a free first conversation.
Knowledge
Further reading
Gamification
What Is Game-Based Learning? Definition and Application
Game-based learning builds playful elements into a learning context. We explain the definition, distinctions, and how game-based learning is used effectively.
Gamification
What Is a Serious Game? Definition and Examples
Serious games convey knowledge in an entertaining way. We explain what defines a serious game, how it differs from gamification, and what makes it successful.
Gamification
Gamification in Medical Technology: Learning Without Risk
Gamification trains aspiring doctors and professionals through simulations without endangering lives. We show applications, examples, and the success factors.