TIS-100

TIS-100, developed by Zachtronics, is a captivating open-ended programming game that invites players to rewrite corrupted code segments and repair the enigmatic TIS-100 computer system. Released on June 1, 2015, this unique game challenges you to navigate a massively parallel computer architecture composed of non-uniformly interconnected nodes.

Within TIS-100, you will embark on a journey filled with over 45 puzzles that test your programming skills and critical thinking. As you solve these challenges, you’ll need to strive for efficiency by minimizing your cycle, instruction, and node counts, competing against friends and players around the globe. The game not only allows you to explore pre-designed puzzles but also offers three sandbox environments for you to create your own challenges, including a “visual console” for developing games within the game.

The aesthetics of the TIS-100 fuse nostalgia with complexity, featuring a reference manual inspired by 1980s computer literature. Dive deep, unlock secrets, and uncover the mysteries surrounding the TIS-100 and its creators in this innovative programming adventure!