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Carnot Game Casual Physics

A browser-based physics puzzle built around the four processes of the Carnot cycle. You click a single button to switch the cylinder between hot, insulating, and cold thermal sources, timing each transition so the piston keeps moving without jamming or blowing up. It runs in portrait on a phone or desktop, with no install needed, and rewards you for staying close to the ideal cycle.

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About this game

Carnot Game Description Carnot Game is an interactive game based on the Carnot Cycle, where the player must alternate between three thermal sources (hot, insulator, and cold) to maximize the work done on the piston of a cylinder. The goal is to keep the piston operating in the ideal Carnot cycle, making the transitions between sources at the right time to avoid the cylinder exploding or freezing. The closer the player is to the Carnot cycle, the higher their score and progress.

How to play

The player must click the button to switch between the thermal sources of the system remembering to make the transitions at the right moments to avoid the piston jamming or the cylinder exploding The Carnot cycle consists of four thermodynamic processes

Questions people ask

Can I play Carnot Game Casual Physics online for free?
Yes. Open Carnot Game Casual Physics in this browser and press Play. There is no download or account required.
Do I need to install Carnot Game Casual Physics?
No. The game runs inside the browser page, so there is nothing to install.
Does Carnot Game Casual Physics work on mobile?
This game does not list touch controls. For the best experience, use a keyboard and mouse.