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by bobkrusty 1721 days ago
Is this a simulation ??? Can i use the knowledge from game to build a real life CPU.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS0N5baNlQWJCUrhCEo8WlA

You can also watch Ben Eater's videos.

Yes and yes (in theory). To actually design the circuitry and fabricate it is well beyond the scope of this game (I'm playing it right now).
Yes, AFAICT you could build a (very basic) CPU that works with the skills you'll learn. Don't expect to challenge Intel and AMD anytime soon though.
I feel you might be a little bit too optimistic. Did almost much simpler thing when I was at university. It was much more involved than it looked like. There are so many gotchas you would never anticipate until you get started. The most common scenario would be the diagram looks alright, but when you put all part together, it just does not work.