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What is Turing Tumble?
Turing Tumble is a marble-powered computer: marbles drop through a sequence of configurable plastic pieces until they reach the bottom of the board. This process modifies the positions of the plastic pieces on the board and also forms a pattern of blue and red marbles in the bottom tray.

Visit this website to learn more about Turing Tumble and this website to use the simulator.
What will the competition involve?
The competition will involve a series of rounds during which competitors are given a challenge, i.e. a pattern of blue and red marbles that should appear at the end of their computer’s execution. The competitors are provided with a board to try to come up with a solution in a limited amount of time.
How can I participate in the competition?
Very easy! Just fill in and submit the form and wait for more information from our end.
Is there a fee to participate?
No.
What is the age range allowed?
You must be aged between 11 and 15 (both included) on the day of the competition, i.e. 23 November 2024.
How do I win the round?
Once you get a working solution, the judges take note of your completion time. When the time is up for all participants, all solutions are checked. If yours works correctly, you get the chance to advance to the final round depending on how your time compares to the other contestants.
How do I win the competition?
Whoever wins the final round wins the competition… Good luck!

Faculty of Information & Communication Technology