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Contraption Maker
Contraption MakerCreate wild Rube Goldberg puzzles with modern physics and multiplayer fun
Minecraft
MinecraftThe best-selling sandbox game about building and surviving in blocks.
Overview
Description

Contraption Maker lets you build elaborate chain-reaction machines using a huge variety of parts—from hamster motors to trampolines and alligators. Solve over 200 official puzzles or unleash your creativity with thousands of community‑made challenges. The game features a new physics engine, high‑definition art, and online multiplayer modes, letting you compete or cooperate with friends while crafting the most ridiculous contraptions imaginable.

Minecraft is the iconic block-based sandbox where players mine, craft, build, and survive in procedurally generated worlds. Its creative freedom, multiplayer, and endless mods make it a cultural phenomenon across all ages.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $29.99 for Java & Bedrock Edition.

Category
Sandbox & Creative
Sandbox & Creative
Best for
Puzzle enthusiasts and creative builders
Creative builders and survival-sandbox fans of all ages
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Spotkin
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publisher
Spotkin
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age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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platforms
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PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
deployment
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Game
open source
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No
api available
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No
General
release date
2014-07-07
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Extensive part variety
  • Robust level editor
  • Online multiplayer modes
  • Large community content
  • Endless creative freedom
  • Huge mod and server ecosystem
  • Family friendly
  • Cross-platform Bedrock play
Cons
  • PC‑only limits platform reach
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Occasional physics glitches
  • Basic visuals without mods
  • Java vs Bedrock confusion
  • Can feel aimless to some
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
7
User rating
Not enough data
4.0 (2)

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Minecraft Reviews

4.0 (2)
Verified User

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Minecraft. Family friendly. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Good but flawed

Minecraft has been my go-to lately. Upside: endless creative freedom. Downside: java vs bedrock confusion.

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