40,000 Dominos Ready to Topple: A Kinetic Carnival Comes to Life

The Tech Interactive in San Jose, California is hosting its 9th annual Tech Topple event, where 40,000 dominos will come crashing down in a kinetic chain reaction.
40,000 Dominos Ready to Topple: A Kinetic Carnival Comes to Life
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The Tech Interactive in San Jose, California is hosting its 9th annual Tech Topple event, where 40,000 dominos will come crashing down in a kinetic chain reaction. The event is free to the public and will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The anticipation is building

The mastermind behind this feat is Alex Huang, a prominent member of the domino and machine build community known as Flash Domino. Huang, who was only 16 when he launched the first Tech Topple in 2016, has outdone himself this year with a Kinetic Carnival theme featuring chain-reaction machines inspired by midway games, bumper cars, and even a Ferris wheel.

The intricate design of the kinetic domino build

This year’s construction boasts twice as many dominos as last year’s miniature city, Topple Town, which took over five minutes to demolish. The team of nine builders, including professional chain-reaction artist Lyle Broughton and former domino world record holder Erez Klein, worked tirelessly to bring this amusement park to life.

The team behind the Kinetic Carnival

The Tech Interactive is expecting a large crowd, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good spot. The event will take place at 201 S. Market St., San Jose.

The grand finale

The Art of Domino Toppling

Domino toppling has become an art form, with builders constantly pushing the limits of creativity and complexity. Events like the Tech Topple bring people together to marvel at the beauty and precision of these kinetic machines.

The beauty of domino art

The Science Behind the Domino Fall

But have you ever wondered what makes these chain reactions possible? It’s all about the science of kinetic energy and the art of precision engineering. The team at the Tech Interactive has perfected the art of domino toppling, and it’s a sight to behold.

The science behind the domino fall

Join the Fun

So mark your calendars and join the crowd at the Tech Interactive on Saturday at 1 p.m. to witness the spectacle of 40,000 dominos falling in a kinetic chain reaction. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

The Tech Interactive in San Jose, California