Out of Scale: A Kurzgesagt Adventure

Out of Scale: A Kurzgesagt Adventure is an educational VR experience developed by Schell Games in partnership with Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell. Built on the Unreal Engine for the Meta Horizon Store, the game allows players to manipulate the very fabric of reality by scaling themselves up or down to explore the universe across five distinct levels of magnitude. From the subatomic world of atoms to the gargantuan scale of galaxies, players use a "Scale-O-Mat" tool to solve puzzles and interact with the environment. Narrated by the channel's signature voice and featuring its vibrant, flat-design art style, the game serves as a "transformational" tool for understanding the relative size of things in the universe.

• Schell Games
• Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
• Scaling (Micro to Macro)
• the "Scale-O-Mat" tool
• environmental puzzles
• scientific exploration
• 2D-inspired 3D "flat design" aesthetic
• vibrant colors

How does the "scaling" mechanic work?

The game is centered around the Scale-O-Mat, a device that lets you instantly change your size. You don't just "see" different scales; you inhabit them. For example, you can shrink down to the size of a molecule to repair a cell, or grow large enough to hold a planet in your hands. This provides a visceral sense of the orders of magnitude that govern our universe.

Is the game narrated?

Yes. True to the Kurzgesagt brand, the experience features the familiar, soothing narration found in their YouTube videos. The narrator acts as your guide, explaining the scientific principles behind what you are seeing as you transition between scales.

What kind of puzzles are in the game?

The puzzles are "scale-dependent." You might need to shrink to a microscopic level to find a specific chemical element required to fix a machine at a larger scale. This forces players to think about how microscopic components affect macroscopic systems.

Does the game include a "Theater" mode?

Yes. Beyond the main adventure, there is a dedicated space where players can watch Kurzgesagt videos in VR, surrounded by 3D models of the creatures and objects featured in the animations.

Is it safe for classroom use?

Absolutely. Like many Schell Games projects, Out of Scale is designed for STEM education. It makes abstract concepts—like the sheer emptiness of an atom or the distance between stars—tangible and easy to visualize.

What hardware is required?

The portfolio lists the Meta Horizon Store, meaning it is a native VR title for the Meta Quest line of headsets.

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