Carnot Game Overview Carnot Game is an engaging simulation centered on the Carnot Cycle. Players switch between three thermal reservoirs—hot, insulating, and cold—to maximize the work performed on a piston within a cylinder. The objective is to maintain the piston’s operation within the ideal Carnot cycle by timing the transitions correctly to prevent the cylinder from overheating or freezing. The player’s score and advancement increase the more accurately they follow the Carnot cycle.
