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AToM - 1974

Teach yourself something new with AToM - a morse code training toy from 1974 (patent pending). The device features 3 playable game modes: encode, decode and transcode. Learn morse code and aim for the high score.

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TMWFA
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The Man Who Flew Away
Release
January 30, 2026
183 days ago
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About the Game

Teach yourself something new with AToM - a morse code training toy from 1974 (patent pending).

Once unpacked* and assembled, the device offers:

  • 3.6E15 possible prompt combinations - 3,656,158,440,062,976 to be precise**

  • 36 alphanumerical characters to learn (reference sheet provided)

  • 10 levels per game mode (time pressure increases as you progress)

  • 8 unique sound effects (wind-up, play, timer, button, key, level-up, success and wind-down)

  • 3 game modes (encode, decode and transcode)

  • 3 feedback lights (input, correct and incorrect)

  • 3 digital displays (prompt, input and score)

  • 2 feedback bars (game mode and timer)

  • 1 button*** (press or hold to input answers) - for encoding

  • 1 keyboard peripheral (with 36 keys) - for decoding

  • 1 manual (inc. assembly/operation instructions)

*Retain packaging in-case-of refund/ **Level 10 required/***Currently out-of-stock

Additional notes from the developer:

The AToM device aims to teach you 36 x morse code characters (26 letters and 10 numbers) from the international set via level, score and time-driven arcade-styled gameplay. Your best level and score are saved at the end of each round for each mode; a better score means you are getting faster and/or progressing further. Achievements are awarded as you reach new levels for the first time - with 30 to unlock in total. The manual will update and clues will be provided as you input correct or incorrect answers. I hope you manage to learn something new.

Good luck and Godspeed! Clive Lawrence @tmwfa

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