Some user made content from The Powder Toy, being interacted with by the user. | |
| Original author(s) | Stanislaw K. Skowronek (retired) |
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| Developer(s) | jacob1 and various GitHub contributors[1] |
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| Platform | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android |
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| License | GPLv3 |
| Website | powdertoy.co.uk |
The Powder Toy is a computer simulation game. It is a Physics simulation game, and is played all around the world. The Powder Toy is a falling-sand game originally created by Stanislaw K. Skowronek (Skylark). It is now developed and maintained by jacob1, and various contributors to the project on GitHub. It is a free and open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0. Thepowdertoy.exe: File Size: 4624 kb: File Type: exe: Download File. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. The Powder Toy is a desktop version of the classic 'falling sand' physics sandbox game, it simulates air pressure and velocity as well as heat!
The Powder Toy is a falling-sand game originally created by Stanislaw K. Skowronek(Skylark). It is now developed and maintained by jacob1, and various contributors to the project on GitHub. It is a free and open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0.[3]
It has a total of 185 different in-game materials (without mods) that have varying functions.[4]
Gameplay[edit]
The Powder Toy, like most falling sand games, is a sandbox video game that allows users to create things in-game to share with others. It is also possible to create new content for the game by using Lua to create new elements, tools, and content.[1]
A public server for sharing in-game creations is provided as part of the game itself, allowing users to share anything that abides by the rules. Examples of player shared creations include functioning circulatory systems, and computers.[4] Content is rated using upvotes and downvotes, and can be reported to the moderators if it breaks the on-site rules or plagiarizes other works.[citation needed]
Reception and impact[edit]
The game has been noted by publications as a valuable tool for teachers and their students, receiving praises such as being called a 'great science game' for its potential use as a learning aid because of its accurate portrayal of physics, chemical reactions and more.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ ab'ThePowderToy: Readme'. GitHub. Archived from the original on 2018-03-29. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ^'Releases'. Github. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- ^'ThePowderToy: License'. GitHub. Archived from the original on 2018-03-29. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ^ abCox, Matt (2019-10-10). 'From falling sand to Falling Everything: the simulation games that inspired Noita'. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
- ^Explosive fun for students with THE POWDER TOY a great science game on edgalaxy.com (2010-09-03)
The Powder Toy Online
- AnnouncementsPowder Toy news and information will be posted here.89 Topics 8768 Replies
- FeedbackDiscuss gameplay ideas that you would like to see in future versions of the Powder Toy.5964 Topics 63115 Replies
- CreationsSeek help for your creations or discuss them with other members.5548 Topics 44174 Replies
- The Powder Toy/Lua scriptingHelp and discussion for the creation of scripts for the Powder Toy in the Lua language.930 Topics 7718 Replies
- GeneralTopics that are not related to The Powder Toy should go here. Common sense and etiquette still applies.4768 Topics 103747 Replies
- HelpIf you're having problems using the Powder Toy, read or post in this forum.4410 Topics 30742 Replies
- Development AssistanceHelp for those who are new to development in general, or just for the Powder Toy.1253 Topics 11065 Replies
- DevelopmentDiscuss the development (and only the development) of the powder toy here. For advanced users only.276 Topics 2536 Replies
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