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Making educational toys means making toys that break down important, abstract concepts into a playful, tangible form. Makers of Turing Tumble and Spintronics.
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Honored to be a featured in Steve's video:
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@AllanCLane
@kat_hy1
Hi Allan, thanks for the feedback! I understand what you mean. We made an Educator's Guide you can download at that gets to that in the "Computer Logic Lessons". It's hard to find the perfect balance between fun and instructional. The guide fills the gaps.
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Watch this explanation of our game by James Turing, great-nephew of English codebreaker/founding father of computer science Alan Turing (our game's namesake).
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@desmonator
@desmonator
,Turing Tumble is an educational toy that has been implemented into curriculum and hundreds of classrooms to foster learning of coding strategy as well as abstract concepts like binary, binary operations, and logic gates in a fun, tangible way, we think he’d like it.
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📢 Spintronics is now LIVE on Kickstarter! After 3 years, it is finally complete. We would be so grateful for your help in retweeting this post. Day one is the most important and we appreciate your help spreading the word. Learn more:
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@BadTipstr
Thanks for the feedback. It's actually a lot more than just a plastic gadget. You'd be surprised. It's heavy, fairly big, there's a lot of playtime, and it's high quality. The puzzle book, for instance, has 120 pages.
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@ymreiser1
Hi Yulan, I wish it could be less expensive, but there's a lot to it. It's big and pretty hefty. The puzzle book has about 120 pages. It's not like the usual bite-size STEM toys you see. This has some serious meat and long play time.
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@MightyMouseMe
That's right! We also donate to the
@TuringTrust
, which is run by Alan's great nephew, James Turing. They bring computers to places that need them for education in Africa.
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@sandilou2u
Hi
@sandilou2u
! It may seem simple at first glance but Turing Tumble is a marble powered mechanical computer that is Turing-complete. You might find this pretty cool:
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@nerpulus
That's right! In one of the puzzles, you actually build Dr. Nim on the Turing Tumble board.
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Follow, RT & reply with
#TuringTumbleComplete
by 6.29 7am CST WIN 1/5 $50 Amazon gift cards. Share on FB also, and be entered twice.
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💡 Flip-flops and latches are the building blocks of digital electronic systems used in computers, communications, and much more. As the puzzles progress in Spintronics, you can build a MECHANICAL flip-flop! Pretty cool, right? Our Kickstarter launches on May 20th. Stay tuned...
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@nathanhead
Whaaaaaaat?!? How do I not already know about this? Well, time to watch some more Dr. Who! Thanks!
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Paul Boswell, inventor of Turing Tumble, is back with a great new invention. As you know, Turing Tumble teaches how computers work in a fun, tangible way. Can you guess based on this short video clip what we will be learning next? Stay tuned for the answer tomorrow!
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Last night we hit another milestone when our Kickstarter hit $1.2 million. With less than 3 days left we want to thank you for your support!!
#Spintronics
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@judigrn
Hi Judy! That clip has both boys and girls. The heroine of the puzzle book is a girl and this is our educational instruction video. We love supporting girls in STEM, (our CEO is one!)we hope you like it!
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🔥 SPINTRONICS ONE DAY GIVEAWAY🔥: The Spintronics Kickstarter has gone very well, as a THANK YOU to our backers and supporters, we're giving 5 people $100 Amazon cards! Retweet AND Like to enter! Enter by 11:59pm on June 3. Learn more about Spintronics:
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@chrisarterial
Don't worry, we've done a ton of safety testing! The gears and chains are meant to be touched and moved while they are moving!
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If you guessed electronics, you guessed correctly! Electronics is incredibly abstract, and Paul has created the first equivalent of electronics ever built in his new game, Spintronics. The Kickstarter will launch on May 20, 2021, stay tuned updates.
#Spintronics
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Great article from Torsten Volk (IT executive and industry analyst)...we made it on his list for Top 5 Toys for 2018!
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Anna wrote this article after her 6 year old, limited from screen time, pulled out the box of markers, drew his own video game complete with screen and controller, taped it to his bedroom door, and began "playing" it.
How do you handle the screen...
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We are counting down the days until our Kickstarter goes live on May 20, 2021. From the makers of Turing Tumble, we present our newest invention, Spintronics! Join us on Facebook Live and hear from Paul and Alyssa how this idea came to life.
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How do you build GRIT in students? Let them learn from their failures! Thanks for sharing...
#GRIT
I didn’t tell them it was coding or logic. I just started setting up the
@TuringTumble
and Ss curiosity took over. Grit keeps them coming back to solve challenge after challenge. These marble powered machines are an awesome addition to
@ElkRiverVMS
#Makerspace
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@PatTheSilent
Thanks Patryk! We're doing our first translation to German now, and then we'll do more languages.
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The Upper Story team had a fantastic first day at
#ISTElive
. Stop by our booth for
#TuringTumble
demos and be one of the first to play our new game,
#Spintronics
!
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👋Turing Tumble's help center is the place to find answers to our most commonly asked questions...including updated shipping timeframes, our return policy, payment options, educator info, and much more!
Still need help? Email us at hello
@turingtumble
.com
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📣 ONE DAY GIVEAWAY! Help us spread the word about our upcoming Spintronics Kickstarter! We are giving away Visa Gift Cards to thank you for your help. 10 lucky winners will receive a $20 Visa card, and 1 lucky winner will receive a $100 Visa card.
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Recently we wanted to use a Barbie for a commercial, but we wanted it to look well-loved… How do you take a brand-new doll and make her look like she’s got some history?
We’re still working on it, but June the black lab has been a great help!
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💡 Resistors in electronics are in place to control the flow of electricity. In Spintronics, they are mechanical and slow the flow of the chain running through the sprockets! The value is determined by the viscosity of silicone oil inside it. See it in action ⬇️
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@WhoInvented01
@ymreiser1
You can actually 3D print your own game if you like. We have all the 3D models available at for $15. For making a lot of games, it's considerably cheaper to use injection molds, but when you're only making a few, 3D printing or CNC milling is the way to go
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All geared up for
#ToyFair2018
. Stop by booth 4335 to see the only marble-powered computer on the market. Learn how computers work.
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@granitejimi
Don’t worry! We did a TON of safety testing - the chain is soft plastic, and we encourage players to grab it, break it and put it back together
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@Andrew_Wyld
@standupmaths
Ha! Kinda. It's a whole lot more capable being that it's Turing-complete. In fact, in one of the puzzles, you build Dr. Nim on the TT board and solve it.
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@ge_eldee
Don't worry! We did a TON of safety testing - the chain is soft plastic, like LEGO chain - it breaks before it'll hurt anyone. We encourage players to grab it, break it and put it back together!
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Curious Kid? Our toys and games are for the curious ones - the kids that may be so excited to launch a big rocket that it leads other kids to duck and cover.
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We made it and reached our final stretch goal! $404,071! The drawing will happen before the end of the day. Thank you for retweeting!
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@EikeSky
Thanks so much, Eike! I went back through the thread and geez, you're right - people have been super supportive. I tell you, this whole experience has made me more optimistic and to just...like people more than I ever have before.
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@aureliog
😂 That is awesome, thank you! We are so glad you saw our Tweetmercial and we hope your kids get a chance to play. 😆
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We are so glad you love it! No spoilers on Puzzle No. 5, though, because it's going to be AWESOME when Leila solves it!💙🥰
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It's been quite a day for our team here at Turing Tumble. We are overwhelmed by the level of interest and support of our Spintronics Kickstarter. We met our goal in 72 minutes. As of 6:30pm, we have a total of 2,904 backers. Thank you so much!
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It's me, Paul. I've had my head down for the last few years working hard on Spintronics. Today, one month before the Kickstarter for Spintronics begins, is the day I start reaching out to journalists. If you have any ideas of writers, who'd be interested, I'd love to hear!
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It's Friday here in MN at 11:43am and we are happy to report that our Kickstarter just hit 5,500 backers! It is indeed a great day!! Thank you so much for making this happen. Have a great weekend everyone!
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@AnaW239
Hi Ana! We were on Amazon but are not any longer. We now sell from our online store, store
@turingtumble
.com. If you have any questions, please email us at hello
@turingtumble
.com. We would be happy to help!
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Please keep sharing these amazing learning moments!
#codingforkids
#STEM
Overheard today at peer-facilitated Tech Day: "I feel like I really have a purpose here today!" And
"This is so genius-ly put together, look how it makes these paths..." (2/3)
@TuringTumble
@Ozobot
@NJAGCGifted
@agiordano72
@ProfJPizzo
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Meet Natalia, the daughter of master clockmakers from the 19th century. As the primary character in the puzzle books for Spintronics (Act One and Act Two) you'll work alongside her to build sophisticated spintronic circuits to revitalize her town using alternative technology!
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We love to hear your thoughts and are so glad to know Turing Tumble is a hit!
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@DudeHazard
@ymreiser1
We actually do! For $15, you can buy the "Virtual Pack" that not only has a pdf of the puzzle book, but also all the CAD files for the parts so that you can 3D print your own.
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Ready for day 2 at
#ToyFair2018
! Come see the toy that teaches how computers work! Booth 4335
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Turing Tumble on display in b8ta stores! We are loving it! If you happen to stop in any of these locations, please share a photo with us 😁
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@KG_SCV
They look similar! But while Pachinko is random - which is why it’s used in gambling - with Turing Tumble, you control where each marble falls. You program it the same way you would a computer!
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Happy Halloween from your friends at Turing Tumble!🎃
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@sgtcrypto99
Thank you! If you haven’t seen our educator resources, be sure to check them out at !
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Looking for Learning Fun! Download the full list:
@Funbrain
@EFK_NL
@gregtangmath
@Stemettes
@stemdotorg
@mommypoppins
@JGTechieTeacher
@GlancerMagazine
@sciencemuseummn
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@PersianChickk
Hi again! Sorry you feel like we are asking you to jump through hoops. We just need you to email us at hello
@turingtumble
.com so we can find your order. "Persian Chick" doesn't show up in our system.
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@DS_1911
Don’t worry! We did a TON of safety testing - the chain is soft plastic, and we encourage players to grab it, break it and put it back together
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Just a reminder - we were nominated as finalist for the 2019 TOTY Rookie of the Year Award! Please take a couple minutes to support us with your vote...elections close Sun, Jan 6.
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Thanks for the recommendation Ben!
So,
@TuringTumble
is a FANTASTIC way to stealth-teach computer science and problem solving skills without kids being near a screen. It’s incredibly fun, and I highly recommend it.
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@ivovaladares
Ha ha! By then it might be so advanced that it runs at, like, 100 Hz or something. And maybe it'll have a whole kilobyte of memory! Oh, the future is bright!
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@QuietLion
@Andrew_Wyld
@standupmaths
They were brilliant. I grew up without ever having used a punchcard or any other mechanical means of interacting with a computer, so to me, they were especially interesting and way outside what I'm used to. It makes computers so much more tangible and less magical.
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Applied learning is so memorable, as are the teachers who went the extra mile to make class interesting...
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@CVFry
We offer teacher discounts, hit us up at education
@upperstory
.com! But if it's still out of range, we have a lot of orders come through Donors Choose. Or, you can get it through the school or local library!
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Love it!
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@tigerhawk187
Don’t worry! We did a TON of safety testing - the chain is soft plastic, and we encourage players to grab it, break it and put it back together
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@iamjgreens
Great question, Jonathan! Kids learn best when they use their senses to explore new concepts. Turing Tumble teaches coding strategy as well as abstract concepts like binary, binary operations, and logic gates in a fun, tangible way. See for more.
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Students describe how to get started with
@TuringTumble
and some helpful hints for setting up the game, following the puzzles and trouble shooting.
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💡 We're all familiar with circuit breakers, right? But what about mechanical breakers? In Spintronics, the first part built was the battery, but it could get going dangerously fast. We had to create a mechanical "break" that would stop the sprocket instantly. See it action!
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@ILoveEmails
@rodneylives
Ha ha! Yeah, it just takes 20 years to figure out someone who might like it on it's blazing fast 0.5 Hz processor with up to 2.5 bytes of memory.
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@SandyBarket
Hi
@SandyBarket
! Turing Tumble is not only Turing-complete, it is PSPACE-complete. We are also a partner of the Turing Trust and a percentage of every sale helps brings computers into the classrooms of students in Africa. Check this out!
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Thanks for sharing these great classroom moments!
#learningthroughplay
#StemChallenge
Beginning patterns with
@TuringTumble
. Love the collaborative teamwork of it all.
@PADeptofEd
#STEM
#MATH
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🤩There's still time to register to win the Turing Tumble Giveaway!
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@fhernand
@nkirchh
@PatTheSilent
Yes! We actually have a pdf of the German version ready now. Send an email to hello
@turingtumble
.com and we'll send it to you.
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@the_unwinding
They look similar! But while pinball is random - or I'm told skill-based ;) - with Turing Tumble, you control where each marble falls. You program it the same way you would a computer!
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Educators are awesome!! Way to get creative
@MrsVanFossen
-- we love it!!
.
@TuringTumble
- we missed playing, so we started playing with the simulator online!
#hybridlearning
#leightonpride
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I’m Kelly and I do web development and social media ads. I just coded this announcement bar so we can build anticipation for the Spintronics Kickstarter - watch as the time counts down to our launch date! Your cats will dig our new game as much as they love Turing Tumble.
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Great to hear from educators!
Can’t wait to get my hands on this preorder! Best of all, I’m not sure who’s more excited - the kid in me or the educator in me!
@TuringTumble
#weCODE
#CSforall
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Twin Cities Friends! Have you been wanting a chance to try out Turing Tumble? We will be at the MOA rotunda on Sat., Oct. 12 with Games by James and in support of the Autism Society of MN. Come play with us and meet the creator of Turing Tumble!
@AutismMN
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@TomKazutara
It's close! We used Lego when we started out with the game, but had to make our own to have a couple different capabilities. (It was mostly spacing - our chain links needed to be a little longer)
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