Magic: The Gathering – Turing Machines and the Twin Prime Conjecture

The collectible card game Magic: The Gathering is surprisingly complex, capable of simulating a Turing machine and theoretically performing any computation a computer can. However, using it for calculations is impractical. More intriguingly, players are using the game's mechanics to tackle mathematical problems, such as the twin prime conjecture. One player devised a strategy where the damage inflicted depends on the truth of the conjecture: if it's true, the damage is infinite. While this doesn't prove the conjecture, it showcases a fascinating interplay between games and mathematics, offering a novel perspective for math enthusiasts.