ChipWits
ChipWits, Inc. Developer
ChipWits, Inc. Publisher
2024 Release
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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support
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ChipWits Demo v0.65.4: Feature Update
This new feature release includes some bug fixes and several significant improvements, most notably: * Ultra-wide monitor support and support for all aspect ratios * Improved keyboard support, including more shortcut keys and "Quick Buffers" * Top 10 scores are now available in the histogram view (as well as the ability to not share yours) * The ability to drag the camera around with the middle mouse or Command+Left button Press the Field Manual button during the game to see all available hotkeys
* #883: [SCORE]: Make it more clear when the player matches top score in the category * #890: [USABILITY]: Hotkey page * #891: Alt + arrows changes true connector direction * #892: [HOTKEY]: PgUp, PgDn switches between SubPanels * #906: Support for ultra-wide monitors, and improve support for all aspect ratios in game and puzzle selection screens * #920: Drag the camera around with middle mouse or Command+Left button * #924: Show top 10 scores in histogram view * #929: Ask user if they want to be notified when new puzzles come out * #931: [MANUAL]: Make it explicit when the game will open the browser to chipwits.com/docs * #934: Show "Top", "All Equal", "Top x%", or "Bottom x%" as appropriate (and don't show "Top 0%") * #935: Add noSpawn marker option to mission file format to prevent items from spawning on some tiles * #937: Ctrl+Left Click should have the same behavior as right-click for computers with no right mouse button * Improve keyboard behavior: * Add shortcut keys to all action menus * Restore selection after modal dialog * Ensure a default button selected when modal dialog opens * Select chip grid when mission starts, by default * Quick Buffers: Alt 1-8 copies selected chips into a persistent buffer, 1-8 pastes * Enable not submitting scores, not showing name in options. Show steam names in top 10 * Update Copyright to 2025
* #832: [DEMO]: Audio: User reported: The clicks in Video Settings" are extremely loud compared to everywhere else * #881: BUG: Fall does not animate when speed > 16X * #905: [DEMO]: [CRASH]: [40th Anniversary Puzzle]: Hitting escape twice while level is underway puts the game into a strange level state which eventually causes game to crash * #906: [RESOLUTION]: On 3440x1440 resolution screen/text is cut off * #936: [LOC]: Percentages for scoreboard show up as tofu box for some locales * Fix animation of objective met dialog
[ 2025-02-01 14:46:23 CET ] [ Original post ]
Highlights
This new feature release includes some bug fixes and several significant improvements, most notably: * Ultra-wide monitor support and support for all aspect ratios * Improved keyboard support, including more shortcut keys and "Quick Buffers" * Top 10 scores are now available in the histogram view (as well as the ability to not share yours) * The ability to drag the camera around with the middle mouse or Command+Left button Press the Field Manual button during the game to see all available hotkeys
New Features
* #883: [SCORE]: Make it more clear when the player matches top score in the category * #890: [USABILITY]: Hotkey page * #891: Alt + arrows changes true connector direction * #892: [HOTKEY]: PgUp, PgDn switches between SubPanels * #906: Support for ultra-wide monitors, and improve support for all aspect ratios in game and puzzle selection screens * #920: Drag the camera around with middle mouse or Command+Left button * #924: Show top 10 scores in histogram view * #929: Ask user if they want to be notified when new puzzles come out * #931: [MANUAL]: Make it explicit when the game will open the browser to chipwits.com/docs * #934: Show "Top", "All Equal", "Top x%", or "Bottom x%" as appropriate (and don't show "Top 0%") * #935: Add noSpawn marker option to mission file format to prevent items from spawning on some tiles * #937: Ctrl+Left Click should have the same behavior as right-click for computers with no right mouse button * Improve keyboard behavior: * Add shortcut keys to all action menus * Restore selection after modal dialog * Ensure a default button selected when modal dialog opens * Select chip grid when mission starts, by default * Quick Buffers: Alt 1-8 copies selected chips into a persistent buffer, 1-8 pastes * Enable not submitting scores, not showing name in options. Show steam names in top 10 * Update Copyright to 2025
Bug Fixes
* #832: [DEMO]: Audio: User reported: The clicks in Video Settings" are extremely loud compared to everywhere else * #881: BUG: Fall does not animate when speed > 16X * #905: [DEMO]: [CRASH]: [40th Anniversary Puzzle]: Hitting escape twice while level is underway puts the game into a strange level state which eventually causes game to crash * #906: [RESOLUTION]: On 3440x1440 resolution screen/text is cut off * #936: [LOC]: Percentages for scoreboard show up as tofu box for some locales * Fix animation of objective met dialog
[ 2025-02-01 14:46:23 CET ] [ Original post ]
December Challenge: Snowflake
Load the ChipWits Demo (make sure you're on 0.64 or later)
Select the "Snowflake" Challenge
See if you can top the leaderboard with the highest Median Score
Discuss your solution on the ChipWits Discord Server
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This challenge ends on the last day of December. Good luck, and stop by our Discord Server to discuss!
[ 2024-12-01 13:31:39 CET ] [ Original post ]
Welcome to the last challenge of 2024: Snowflake! How many randomly-scattered presents can you pick up with 2,500 cycles?
To play:
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[ 2024-12-01 13:31:39 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits Demo v0.64.2: Minor Update
* Add December challenge mission (Snowflake) * Add snow effect and VFX toggle for snow effect * Add new item: gift * Enable additional objectives for monthly challenges, other than cycles used
* #491: Random music doesn't include level 3 * #879: Global Standings says "Behind You!" instead of mission name * #912: Your Best is sometimes better than world record
[ 2024-12-01 13:30:58 CET ] [ Original post ]
This release includes a couple of small bug fixes and some assets for the December Challenge
Enhancements
* Add December challenge mission (Snowflake) * Add snow effect and VFX toggle for snow effect * Add new item: gift * Enable additional objectives for monthly challenges, other than cycles used
Bug Fixes
* #491: Random music doesn't include level 3 * #879: Global Standings says "Behind You!" instead of mission name * #912: Your Best is sometimes better than world record
[ 2024-12-01 13:30:58 CET ] [ Original post ]
November Challenge: Happy 40th!
Load the ChipWits Demo
Select the "Happy 40th!" Challenge
See if you can top the leaderboard with the fewest Cycles Used
Discuss your solution on the ChipWits Discord Server
[/olist]
This challenge ends on the last day of November. Good luck, and stop by our Discord Server to discuss!
[ 2024-11-09 00:29:37 CET ] [ Original post ]
In celebration of ChipWits' 40th Anniversary, we're excited to launch the November challenge: Happy 40th!
Believe it or not, this month is ChipWits' 40th Anniversary! In celebration, we've baked it a pie with 40 candles. Your mission is to eat all 40 candles with as few cycles as possible.
But don't run out of fuel...
Oh, and also, you start facing a random direction, so your solution will have to work for all 8 directions.
We've added a Mac-inspired 1-bit color scheme for this month's challenge, too.
To play:
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[ 2024-11-09 00:29:37 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits Demo v0.63: 40th Anniversary Release!
* Add 40th Anniversary Challenge Mission * Add 1-bit ChipWit model * Add 1-bit tileset * New Item: candle * #896: More consistent and fair handling of random behavior (especially IfHeads) * When restarting from Play mode, keep the same random number seed so the player can debug issues. * When restarting from Edit mode, choose a new random number seed
* #900: During grace period after challenge, there is no way to play the mission * #901: Stop updating challenge leaderboard when challenge is over * #903: Reset fuel and damage between stages. * #904: Fix graph rendering when there are only 8 data points
[ 2024-11-09 00:22:39 CET ] [ Original post ]
Happy 40th Anniversary to ChipWits! This release includes a new mission to celebrate this milestone and a new 1-bit ChipWit model and tileset. It also improves the handling of random behavior.
Enhancements
* Add 40th Anniversary Challenge Mission * Add 1-bit ChipWit model * Add 1-bit tileset * New Item: candle * #896: More consistent and fair handling of random behavior (especially IfHeads) * When restarting from Play mode, keep the same random number seed so the player can debug issues. * When restarting from Edit mode, choose a new random number seed
Bug Fixes
* #900: During grace period after challenge, there is no way to play the mission * #901: Stop updating challenge leaderboard when challenge is over * #903: Reset fuel and damage between stages. * #904: Fix graph rendering when there are only 8 data points
[ 2024-11-09 00:22:39 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits Demo v0.62.1 with Challenge Leaderboards!
* Added a new Challenge Leaderboard system! * Puzzle Selection Screen will show the active challenge leaderboard * Added World Record bar to all histograms
* #887: Bug: If one workshop file is corrupt, none are imported
[ 2024-10-30 02:19:28 CET ] [ Original post ]
This release brings an exciting new leaderboard system to the game! You can now compete against other players in special announced challenges. Stay tuned to announcements for new challenges every month!
New Features
* Added a new Challenge Leaderboard system! * Puzzle Selection Screen will show the active challenge leaderboard * Added World Record bar to all histograms
Bug Fixes
* #887: Bug: If one workshop file is corrupt, none are imported
[ 2024-10-30 02:19:28 CET ] [ Original post ]
October Challenge: Trick or Treat!
Load the ChipWits Demo
Select the "Trick or Treat" Puzzle
See if you can top the leaderboard with the fewest Cycles Used
Find the highest scores in our ChipWits Discord Server
Post a screenshot of your score to our Discord Server if you believe you have the highest!
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You can find the mission in the Puzzles section:
Happy Halloween!
[ 2024-10-25 03:30:38 CET ] [ Original post ]
We're excited to kick off our first monthly challenge: Trick or Treat!
In this challenge, you need to pick up 4 treats and zap 4 tricks in as few cycles as possible.
To play:
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Happy Halloween!
[ 2024-10-25 03:30:38 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits Gameplay Preview: ChipWit Caves
[ 2024-10-13 23:00:23 CET ] [ Original post ]
During Steam Next Fest, ChipWits will be livestreaming a gameplay preview! This is a ~15 minute loop of a ChipWit robot exploring a new version of ChipWit Caves, one of the original missions in the 1984 version of the game (which was published on Mac, C64, Apple II). We'd love to hear your feedback on our game so far! Please head over to our community Discord to tell us what you think and give us suggestions to help shape the game! ChipWits Discord Please WishList our game if you like open sandbox puzzle games about coding robots!
[ 2024-10-13 23:00:23 CET ] [ Original post ]
Cinematic Opening Cutscene
[ 2024-10-12 17:00:53 CET ] [ Original post ]
Witness a catastrophic event unfold at Droog Station in our new cinematic opening cutscene. A lone ChipWit stands amidst the chaos, its fate uncertain. Wishlist and download our Free Demo now and unravel the mystery! [previewyoutube=RIJ2TL-VjdA;full][/previewyoutube]
[ 2024-10-12 17:00:53 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits Demo v0.61.1 with Cinematic Opening Cutscene!
* #835: Add new introductory cutscene Preview the new cutscene here, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos! [previewyoutube=RIJ2TL-VjdA;full][/previewyoutube]
[ 2024-10-12 00:10:01 CET ] [ Original post ]
Enhancements
* #835: Add new introductory cutscene Preview the new cutscene here, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos! [previewyoutube=RIJ2TL-VjdA;full][/previewyoutube]
[ 2024-10-12 00:10:01 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits Demo v0.60.1
* #819: Escape menu during game * #836: [DEMO] Add call to action to Title Page, Pause Screen, Quit Screen * #839: Duck music when app loses focus * #840: Tutorial: Make it more clear in Mission 1 to just add one click and click Play * #841: Tutorial mission 2: Make it more clear you don't need to get all the oil cans * #842: Reduce delay after dialogs * #844: Make UI Assistance more clear by adding a dark outline * #845: Dampen camera movements while panning * #854: [OIL SPILL]: Remove the yellow helper text when Cycles reach zero * Change voice / speed of Professor Chip when in Red mode * Improvements to UI assistance for Tutorial mission 2 * Add Title scene exit menu with wishlist and discord buttons
* #831: [BUG] "Your Best" column does not store my best, is instead a copy of "This Run" * #851: [BUG] Linux: Clicking wishlist and closing steam overlay does not resume music * #852: NullReferenceException thrown on loading into Oil Spill level * #856: [SPACE WALK]: On Select a Mission scene Space Walk music can briefly be heard playing before "default" music resumes
[ 2024-10-04 00:43:40 CET ] [ Original post ]
Enhancements
* #819: Escape menu during game * #836: [DEMO] Add call to action to Title Page, Pause Screen, Quit Screen * #839: Duck music when app loses focus * #840: Tutorial: Make it more clear in Mission 1 to just add one click and click Play * #841: Tutorial mission 2: Make it more clear you don't need to get all the oil cans * #842: Reduce delay after dialogs * #844: Make UI Assistance more clear by adding a dark outline * #845: Dampen camera movements while panning * #854: [OIL SPILL]: Remove the yellow helper text when Cycles reach zero * Change voice / speed of Professor Chip when in Red mode * Improvements to UI assistance for Tutorial mission 2 * Add Title scene exit menu with wishlist and discord buttons
Bug Fixes
* #831: [BUG] "Your Best" column does not store my best, is instead a copy of "This Run" * #851: [BUG] Linux: Clicking wishlist and closing steam overlay does not resume music * #852: NullReferenceException thrown on loading into Oil Spill level * #856: [SPACE WALK]: On Select a Mission scene Space Walk music can briefly be heard playing before "default" music resumes
[ 2024-10-04 00:43:40 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits Free Demo Is Out Now!
[ 2024-09-26 13:37:36 CET ] [ Original post ]
Get ready to guide your ChipWit robot through a series of challenging and fun puzzles! Were thrilled to announce that ChipWits Free Demo is officially out on Steam! ChipWits is a programming-themed simulation puzzle game with no prior coding experience required. You use an icon-based language to guide your little robot to solve open-ended puzzles and rescue the crew of a space station taken over by a rogue AI, Dr. Droog. The original game was released in 1984 on the Mac, Commodore 64 and Apple II. This reboot maintains the spirit of the original game and is refreshed for modern audiences. It is available on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux. The demo includes:
- 6 Missions from the Dr. Droog Campaign (the main storyline and tutorial)
- 5 Challenging Puzzles (3 easy, 1 medium, 1 hard)
- 2 Classic Missions from the 1984 version of ChipWits (Greedville and ChipWit Caves)
[ 2024-09-26 13:37:36 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits Free Demo Coming Sep 26!
[ 2024-09-07 00:33:22 CET ] [ Original post ]
Get ready to guide your ChipWit robot through a series of challenging and fun puzzles! Were excited to announce that Thursday, September 26, 2024 will be our official release date for our ChipWits Free Demo on Steam! ChipWits is a programming-themed simulation puzzle game with no prior coding experience required. You use an icon-based language to guide your little robot to solve open-ended puzzles and rescue the crew of a space station taken over by a rogue AI, Dr. Droog. The original game was released in 1984 on the Mac, Commodore 64 and Apple II. This reboot maintains the spirit of the original game and is refreshed for modern audiences. It is available on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux. The demo includes:
- 6 Missions from the Dr. Droog Campaign (the main storyline and tutorial)
- 5 Challenging Puzzles (3 easy, 1 medium, 1 hard)
- 2 Classic Missions from the 1984 version of ChipWits (Greedville and ChipWit Caves)
[ 2024-09-07 00:33:22 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits Gameplay Preview: ChipWit Caves
[ 2024-02-26 17:26:18 CET ] [ Original post ]
During Dinos vs. Robots Fest, ChipWits will be livestreaming our first gameplay preview. This is a ~15 minute loop of a robot exploring a new version of ChipWit Caves, one of the original missions in the 1984 version of the game (which was published on Mac, C64, Apple II). We'd love to hear your feedback on our game so far! Please head over to our community Discord to tell us what you think and give us suggestions to help shape the game! ChipWits Discord Please wishlist our game if you like open sandbox puzzle games about coding robots!
[ 2024-02-26 17:26:18 CET ] [ Original post ]
ChipWits is a robot coding game with no prior programming experience required. In this game, you use an icon-based language to guide your robot to solve open-ended puzzles and rescue the crew of a space station taken over by a rogue AI, Dr. Droog.
Someone, or something, has forced every last crew member to evacuate Droog Station! The fate of the station – and its crew – is left to a humble robot sitting in the corner of a supply closet: a ChipWit Model CW-03.24.
To save the station, you transmit instructions to your ChipWit by placing chips in a grid. No prior programming knowledge is required – you’ll be taught everything you need to know!
Feeling creative? Solve puzzles in unique and clever ways – there's no one right answer! Optional bonus missions have no objective other than to have fun!
Every solution can be optimized to:
• Maximize your score
• Minimize the number of chips used
• Minimize the number of cycles (steps) it takes for your program to run
When you complete your solution, you can compare your performance to players all around the world!
Droog Station isn’t going to save itself! Unravel the mystery of Dr. Droog and uncover his motive while you go face to face with some of his robotic creations.
Navigate the corridors and rooms of the station to get to your next mission. Rescue other robots and make new friends who will help you in your quest!
Finished the game? Check back often for new puzzles and challenges, and see if you can top the leaderboard!
Look familiar? ChipWits was originally released in 1984 as one of the first games for the Macintosh, Commodore 64, and Apple II.
Join our Discord community (link in the sidebar) to learn how to become a beta tester, connect with fellow players, share tips, and stay updated on the latest game news and events.
Someone, or something, has forced every last crew member to evacuate Droog Station! The fate of the station – and its crew – is left to a humble robot sitting in the corner of a supply closet: a ChipWit Model CW-03.24.
To save the station, you transmit instructions to your ChipWit by placing chips in a grid. No prior programming knowledge is required – you’ll be taught everything you need to know!
Feeling creative? Solve puzzles in unique and clever ways – there's no one right answer! Optional bonus missions have no objective other than to have fun!
Every solution can be optimized to:
• Maximize your score
• Minimize the number of chips used
• Minimize the number of cycles (steps) it takes for your program to run
When you complete your solution, you can compare your performance to players all around the world!
Droog Station isn’t going to save itself! Unravel the mystery of Dr. Droog and uncover his motive while you go face to face with some of his robotic creations.
Navigate the corridors and rooms of the station to get to your next mission. Rescue other robots and make new friends who will help you in your quest!
Finished the game? Check back often for new puzzles and challenges, and see if you can top the leaderboard!
Look familiar? ChipWits was originally released in 1984 as one of the first games for the Macintosh, Commodore 64, and Apple II.
Join our Discord community (link in the sidebar) to learn how to become a beta tester, connect with fellow players, share tips, and stay updated on the latest game news and events.
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04. Ubuntu 18.04. and CentOS 7
- Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set supportMemory: 4 GB RAM
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+. Vulkan capable
- Storage: 600 MB available space
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04. Ubuntu 18.04. and CentOS 7
- Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set supportMemory: 4 GB RAM
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+. Vulkan capable
- Storage: 600 MB available space
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