Turing Tumble
A hands-on logic game where kids build real mechanical computers—no screens, just pure problem-solving power.
$76.95
Complete Course
In a Curriculum Kit
Nonconsumable
Nonreligious
2026 Sixth-Grade Curriculum Kit
Turing Tumble
What if your child could build a computer without touching a screen?
Turing Tumble is a hands-on logic game that teaches the foundations of computer science using marbles, ramps, switches, gears, and a healthy dose of problem-solving. Instead of writing code, your child builds mechanical computers that solve increasingly challenging puzzles, discovering how real computers process information as they go.
Each puzzle is woven into an engaging story about Alia, a stranded space explorer working to repair a mysterious planet's computer. As your child helps her navigate obstacle after obstacle, he'll learn concepts that power modern technology, including logic gates, binary operations, algorithms, and debugging.
The genius of Turing Tumble is that it makes abstract computer science concepts visible. Your child can watch marbles travel through the machine, see decisions being made, and understand how small changes affect the outcome. Concepts that often feel intimidating suddenly become concrete and approachable.
With more than 60 puzzles that gradually increase in complexity, Turing Tumble encourages persistence, critical thinking, and logical reasoning. The beautifully organized components keep everything accessible, while the screen-free format makes it easy to focus on the challenge at hand.
Whether your child is already fascinated by computers or simply enjoys solving puzzles, Turing Tumble offers a remarkable introduction to computer science through hands-on exploration, discovery, and play.
- April 15, 2025
Great puzzle and logic course
Bina
My kiddo does about 2-3 per week and she loves it so much. The littles are also very intrigued because of the colors and noises.
- February 1, 2024
Challenging Fun Game!
Lindsay G.
My 6th and 2nd graders love this game. They love the comic book aspect, problem solving and hands on components. Its a great game when my kids need a mental break from school.
- August 13, 2023
Neat game!
Ryan T.
My 11-year-old received this in his 6th grade curriculum kit. He has been busy working on the different challenges! This game combines so many subjects in one - there is a story component, so language arts is included, there are definitely critical thinking skills being used, and STEM skills are being used as well. This is such a neat, different, and fun game!
- December 12, 2022
Turing
Hayes
I think it's really neat how the challenges are in story format. Such an interesting game.
- May 6, 2021
Awesome Game!
Malia M.
It was amazing to watch my 8 year old work his way through these challenges! He had a great time doing it, and it really gave him some beginning computer programming skills and an introduction to how computers calculate. He accidentally broke 2 of the interceptor pieces, and the manufacturer was very responsive! I highly recommend!
- September 8, 2020
Turning Tumble
August S.
I love this and the kids love it. This game is everything I love about Timberdoodle. A fun game that teaches a STEM concept with a historical background, appropriate for all ages, and no rate limiting steps (in other words, the game keeps going as long as your imagination does). I bought an extra one because everyone loves it (ages 6-17, 3 boy and 5 girls). It is easy to set up and easy to start. There is great online support and extras when the children move past the included guidebook. It's durable but be careful because its easy to loose the balls. One of my few five star ratings!
- September 6, 2020
Seems like a really fun way to learn basics of computers!
Frances J.
We just set up the first challenge and it was mesmerizing to watch it work! We have wood floors and will definitely require this game to be done on a large rug - the balls are small and roll away FAST :) I'm not sure how much my boys will really care about the story line piece but it makes the book more visually interesting. My 9 year old loves logic - this will be a favorite. My 11 year old almost never reads instructions or follows logic so I think this will either help him change or will be an activity he doesn't enjoy. I wasn't sure how to understand/explain the connection between this game and the way a computer works but the Educator Guide seems like a great way to break it down, puzzle by puzzle. I wish the game came with a copy of the guide - I can't print such a long guide at home but would like to be able to have my hands on it. Something I really love about this game is how organized it is - a place for everything in the box! Our box got pretty crushed during shipping but luckily none of the pieces of the game got broken. The box is large - if you have limited storage space, it's a beast! (18.5" x 13.5" x 4") Overall, super happy with this purchase!
- July 28, 2020
Fun and challenging!
Lauren
This is awesome! It makes my kids use their brains and they even play together! A really nice set!
- November 23, 2019
Really well done
Clarissa
My 11-year-old and 9-year-old both really enjoyed the puzzles in this game. The way it’s set up is really clever, the puzzle book and story line are well done. They spend a few hours with this when they first set it up. I was impressed that it my oldest couldn’t just blow through the entire puzzle book in one sitting like he does with most logic games... it took him some time to get through the whole thing, but it still want too hard for his younger brother. It’s mesmerizing to watch when they’ve got a puzzle working. Fun game.
- September 10, 2019
Turing Tumble
Alice P.
My 14 year old son and 15 year old daughter love the Turing Tumble. They sat for a while playing with it. They helped my 6 year old with it also. I'm glad I purchased it.a
