Discover the Magic of Marble-Based Computing with Turing Tumble Kickstarter

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The Turing Tumble is a mechanical computer game that simulates logic tasks similar to actual computers, currently available for $70 on its official website. The discussion highlights the excitement around this innovative educational tool, with references to related YouTube videos for further exploration. Users express nostalgia, comparing it to classic ESR toys from the 1960s, such as Dr. Nim and Digicomp-II. There is curiosity about the potential for machine learning applications within the game. Overall, the Turing Tumble is celebrated as a unique blend of education and entertainment in computing.
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This is absolutely great!

Thanks @YoungPhysicist for sharing this.

I found that you can actually order the game now for $70 US:

https://www.turingtumble.com/

I'm definitely going to have to get one of these. Now, I wonder if Machine Learning is available for it.

There are numerous youtube videos on it as well.




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It reminds me of the earlier ESR toys: Dr Nim, Think-a-dot and Digicomp-II games of the 1960s when I was a kid.







Evil Scientist Digicomp-II:

https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2011/digi-comp-ii-and-the-2011-bay-area-maker-faire/

and lastly a more complete video where Bill Kustes demonstrates these three:

 
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