MatPat from Game Theory explores the physics of cardboard boxes in the game "Hello Neighbor." He analyzes the size, type, and construction of the boxes, using real-world data on cardboard box manufacturing. Initially, he concludes that the protagonist's weight would crush the boxes, exceeding their edge crush test rating. However, Austin points out that the game's lower gravity (4.637 m/s²) reduces the protagonist's weight, making it plausible for the boxes to support him. MatPat is left frustrated and defeated by the game's physics, conceding that the boxes are "100% physically sound" in the game's universe.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The boxes in the game "Hello Neighbor" are 16 inches by 19 inches in size.
2. The boxes are made of corrugated cardboard with an "e-flute" rating.
3. E-flute boxes have smaller, tighter waves that make them more crush-resistant.
4. The boxes are single-walled and have a regular slotted container construction.
5. The edge crush test is a method used to measure the strength of a box.
6. Boxes are assigned an ECT rating, which measures the pressure they can withstand before crushing.
7. The industry standard for single-walled e-flute boxes is 32 pounds per square inch.
8. The boxes in the game are 3/16 of an inch thick.
9. The protagonist's foot is approximately 10 inches long.
10. The average adult male weighs around 166 pounds, but the protagonist weighs around 150 pounds.
11. The gravitational acceleration in the game "Hello Neighbor" is 4.637 meters per second squared, which is lower than Earth's normal gravity.
12. The protagonist's weight on the boxes is reduced to 71 pounds due to the lower gravity.
13. Some e-flute boxes have PSI ratings as high as 40 pounds per square inch.
14. The game's boxes can potentially withstand the protagonist's weight, making them physically sound.