Number Blocks Release
I just released an update (build 1.4.29) that contains the Number Blocks type parts. They all interact with the current Contraption Maker parts. Here they are:
There are two collections of new puzzles. The Number Blocks puzzles are the standard type of puzzles starting with a few tutorial ones and then some more difficult ones. Right now there are 14 of them. More will be added over time. There are only 2 Math Learning puzzles right now. My plan is to fill these out with very simple math problems for youngsters (like my granddaughters) to play and learn some math. The puzzles that I create will advance through various math concepts - starting with addition and working forward -- and hopefully be fun. More puzzles will be added in the next couple of months, but I really needed to take a break from these before starting in again on puzzles with a fresh eye. It gets tough to come up with new puzzle concepts. When I was working on The Incredible Machine and I set about ordering the puzzles for a logical easy to harder progression I realized that I had written most of them. And it was hard at the end to come up with fresh concepts. Here are my notes from when I was figuring out TIM puzzle order:
Initially this was going to be a DLC, but I decided to just include in the base game for everyone that has already bought Contraption Maker as a thanks. I'll most likely increase CM price sometime in the next few weeks. The Number Blocks will always be in the base game.
I'm going to switch gears for a while and do some work on other things and swing back and add more puzzles. One of the "other things" I need to do is stain my deck before winter.
[ 2024-07-23 22:51:55 CET ] [ Original post ]
The New Parts
I just released an update (build 1.4.29) that contains the Number Blocks type parts. They all interact with the current Contraption Maker parts. Here they are:
- Number Blocks -- built in 0 through 100 -- they can go higher/negative using the other parts below
- Fractional Blocks
- Arithmetic Machine
- Evaluator Outlet
- Equation Outlet
- Number Line Outlet
How they Work
New Puzzles
There are two collections of new puzzles. The Number Blocks puzzles are the standard type of puzzles starting with a few tutorial ones and then some more difficult ones. Right now there are 14 of them. More will be added over time. There are only 2 Math Learning puzzles right now. My plan is to fill these out with very simple math problems for youngsters (like my granddaughters) to play and learn some math. The puzzles that I create will advance through various math concepts - starting with addition and working forward -- and hopefully be fun. More puzzles will be added in the next couple of months, but I really needed to take a break from these before starting in again on puzzles with a fresh eye. It gets tough to come up with new puzzle concepts. When I was working on The Incredible Machine and I set about ordering the puzzles for a logical easy to harder progression I realized that I had written most of them. And it was hard at the end to come up with fresh concepts. Here are my notes from when I was figuring out TIM puzzle order:
Number Blocks aren't a DLC
Initially this was going to be a DLC, but I decided to just include in the base game for everyone that has already bought Contraption Maker as a thanks. I'll most likely increase CM price sometime in the next few weeks. The Number Blocks will always be in the base game.
Going Forward
I'm going to switch gears for a while and do some work on other things and swing back and add more puzzles. One of the "other things" I need to do is stain my deck before winter.
Contraption Maker
Spotkin
Spotkin
2014-07-07
Indie Simulation Singleplayer Multiplayer
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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
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http://contraptionmaker.com
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The Game includes VR Support
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** Contraption Maker is a 2-pack. Buy it and get a copy for a friend to build together! **
The team that created the original Incredible Machine® is bringing all of the Rube Goldberg craziness to the modern age.
Solve puzzles involving ridiculous chain reactions full of hamster motors, trampolines, alligators, cats, and so much more. Everything you loved about the original game is back and improved with a new physics engine, high definition art, new parts, and even online multiplayer. Over 200 official puzzles, and a whole bunch of community creations.
Steam Workshop integration allows you to share your creations with the world.
Enjoy hours of puzzle solving with over 200 official puzzles and countless community submissions. Fix broken contraptions with specific parts you are given to accomplish goals like turning on lights, opening fireworks factories, and throwing birthday parties for crocodiles.
Enter the easy to use Maker Lab to make your own puzzles or random contraptions. More than 100 parts ranging from gears and dynamite to bears and cats are at your disposal. Use the layered background tool to create settings for your contraptions to exist in, and then animate them to add some life. There's no part or size limitation to what you want to make. Build as much as you can to bring your computer to its knees.
Javascript modding is built directly into the game. Create custom game types using all of the the Contraption Maker parts and physics as a base. Or start with a published mod and use the Maker Lab to make a new level. Easily share and play other mods in the Steam Workshop.
Play online with friends to build contraptions together in the Maker Lab. Up to 8 players can build together in real time. Currently multiplayer is only in the Maker Lab, there is no cooperative puzzle solving yet.
Share your puzzles and creations with the world through the Steam Workshop. Thousands of Workshop submissions are already waiting to be played.
The team that created the original Incredible Machine® is bringing all of the Rube Goldberg craziness to the modern age.
Solve puzzles involving ridiculous chain reactions full of hamster motors, trampolines, alligators, cats, and so much more. Everything you loved about the original game is back and improved with a new physics engine, high definition art, new parts, and even online multiplayer. Over 200 official puzzles, and a whole bunch of community creations.
Steam Workshop integration allows you to share your creations with the world.
Enjoy hours of puzzle solving with over 200 official puzzles and countless community submissions. Fix broken contraptions with specific parts you are given to accomplish goals like turning on lights, opening fireworks factories, and throwing birthday parties for crocodiles.
Enter the easy to use Maker Lab to make your own puzzles or random contraptions. More than 100 parts ranging from gears and dynamite to bears and cats are at your disposal. Use the layered background tool to create settings for your contraptions to exist in, and then animate them to add some life. There's no part or size limitation to what you want to make. Build as much as you can to bring your computer to its knees.
Javascript modding is built directly into the game. Create custom game types using all of the the Contraption Maker parts and physics as a base. Or start with a published mod and use the Maker Lab to make a new level. Easily share and play other mods in the Steam Workshop.
Play online with friends to build contraptions together in the Maker Lab. Up to 8 players can build together in real time. Currently multiplayer is only in the Maker Lab, there is no cooperative puzzle solving yet.
Share your puzzles and creations with the world through the Steam Workshop. Thousands of Workshop submissions are already waiting to be played.
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 64-bit
- Processor: 1.7Ghz or HigherMemory: 2 GB RAM
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB VRAM. Pixel Shader 2.0 or higher
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