Return of The Incredible Machine: Contraptions

by Vivendi Universal

Product Features

• Over 250 unique and challenging "Contraptions" to solve, most with multiple solutions!
• Go head-to-head with a friend in the two-player mode, and see who can solve the "Contraption" first. 50 head-to-head puzzles.
• Over 100 different parts to mix and match. Certain Programmable Parts allow for truly custom puzzles. Create and save your own puzzles to share with friends.
• Change the gravity and air pressure for each "Contraption" to simulate different worlds, or outer space
• Accurate physics models create realistic interactions between parts. Change the gravity and air pressure for each "Contraption" to simulate different worlds, or outer space.

Product Details

• ASIN: B00065FD3S
• Media: CD-ROM
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,997 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Return of The Incredible Machine allows players to use unique, sometimes humorous mechanical components to construct fantastic machines that accomplish unusual tasks. Each puzzle contains a partially built machine and the extra pieces needed to complete it and accomplish the goal. The player's job is to use the pieces in the correct way to complete the machine. As players become more familiar with the various machine parts and their functions, the puzzles become more sophisticated and challenging. This third installment of the Incredible Machine series from Sierra features improved graphics and new puzzles to challenge virtual engineers of all ages. Whirring, Boinging, Thinga-Muh-Jiggy, What-Cha-Ma-Callit, Fun! So how do you build a better thinga-muh-bob? With the completely addictive, highly original devices in the Return of The Incredible Machine: Contraptions. In a category by itself, Contraptions is like nothing you've ever played before. Create off-the-wall gadgets using a combination of everyday flumadiddles, doohickeys, and gigamarees, like your basic laser-activated light switch and your typical mouse-driven treadmill. So break out your lab coat because, with its spectacular 3D graphics, Contraptions is sure to bring out the wild, white-haired inventor in you!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, fun puzzle game for any age, April 10, 2005

By 

J. Castrejon (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Return of The Incredible Machine: Contraptions (CD-ROM)

I bought this game for my 11 and 14 year old siblings after I read a favorable review at learningvillage.com. Little did I realize how fun this game would be. Figuring out the solutions to the contraptions is very fun even when they're very challenging. My 14 year old brother won't touch anyting educational (unless I force him too) but he really liked this game. I liked it very much myself and I sometimes find myself figuring out solutions late into the night when I should be working on my college paper.

While the game can get challenging there's a very helpful tutorial which shows you how each surface, part, ball, laser, ball etc. works. My sister finished the tutorial in no time and was quickly working out solutions to the "contraptions."

I highly recommend this game to parents who want to buy a fun educational/problem solving game for their kids or for themselves. Don't be surprised if you find yourself telling your kid to let YOU play the game. When you do find yourself playing with your children just make sure you don't help them too much. Actually, there will be times when you'll ask your kids for help.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love It, June 12, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Return of The Incredible Machine: Contraptions (CD-ROM)

After playing the demo of "Even More Contraptions", I found

myself wanting still more contraptions to solve and to build.

This software is everything I wanted and more.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Kids Love It!, December 11, 2006

By 

Teachin' Mom (Sylmar, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Return of The Incredible Machine: Contraptions (CD-ROM)

I first looked at Crazy Machines, but chose not to buy it because I wasn't SURE that my kids would enjoy it... and at that cost, it wasn't worth the gamble. Then I found this and figured it was worth it.

I have a 6,5 and 3 year old. The older two love it. They enjoy watching each other play it as well and like to work together to figure things out. The thing that makes this game workable for my kids is that all of the instructions are given verbally as well as visually, and you can press a button to hear the instructions again. That means that even non-readers can follow instructions and play -- and what a great lesson in listening CAREFULLY to instructions!