Denksport im Stil eines Klassikers!

Brain Sport in the classical style!

Who doesn't know it - the cult game, "The incredible Machine®", - the one that captivated many computer gamers. So...DIY freaks, logical thinkers, and superbrains get ready! Moulded along the lines of that classic is yet another gem - "Crazy Machines - The Inventor's Workshop" - and this one will test your logic and inventive talent to the limits.

The task sounds easy enough, doesn't it? With the given parts, construct a machine that matches the objective of the game; but, as always, there are hidden pitfalls in there - how can I grill meat using a light bulb?, or, how can I get a flower to grow using a cannon or gun? These are all questions that you can answer during the game!

"Crazy Machines" won't only test your brainpower – it has features like particle systems, volumetric realtime shadows, clothing simulation – and you won't be able to get enough of the incredibly detailed machine parts designed by the prize-winning design team "DBKI" - graphics both powerful and impressive.

You want to create your own "IQ tests"? No problem! The user-friendly Editor will help you create your own level.

Features:

Over 60 lovingly-detailed modelled parts like, for example, catapults, solar cells, steam engines, dynamite, cogwheels, fuses, etc.
Detail-rich 3D graphics with dynamic realtime shadows and high-resolution textures.
Over 100 great levels, including tutorial tasks for an easy quick-start in programming
Level Editor to experiment with and create your own machines
Import and Export function for self-created levels
Truly realistic collision of game elements thanks to integrated physics engine
Elements from various physical areas, e.g. mechanics, optics, electrics, thermodynamics

System requirements:

Minimum:

800 MHz CPU
128 MB RAM
DirectX 8 compatible graphics card with 32 MB RAM (TNT2 or similar)
DirectX 8.0 compatible sound card
60 MB free hard drive space
2x CD ROM drive
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Recommended:

1.5 GHz CPU
256 MB RAM
DirectX 8.64 compatible graphics card with 64MB RAM (GeForce 3 or similar)
DirectX 8.0 compatible sound card
60 MB free hard drive space
2x CD ROM drive
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Screenshots:

	Mealtime Lovingly-crafted details: roasted over a candle, the sausage will slowly brown on the spit. This’ll set the saliva swirling!
	Colleagues together The Professor comments on your performance – but don't count on helpful tips! You have to find the solution yourself - after all, you've trained for it with your academic course!
	‘Simply complicated’ Many experiments in Crazy Machines look easy at first - but wait till you get into the world of detail in there!
	Chain reactions Whoever plays Crazy Machines better have a clear head and no blinkers on. The very fine planning of chain reactions will really heat up your thinking tank! As a reward, you'll not only get a much stronger ego, but you’ll have a beautiful, self-running experiment
	BALLett When balls enter the game, precision can be the order of the day... The collision-recognition program of the Physics Engine takes the rotation of specific balls into account – so when two rotating balls hit one another - well, the result will sometimes amaze you.
	Rich in detail The integrated Zoom function doesn't only bring the truly beautiful game elements closer to your disbelieving eyes - in the Editor, the Zoom will also help you to fine-tune your experiment.
	Playground for all kinds of modellers In the Editor you can model away to your heart's content. Creating your own experiments is just as much fun as solving the provided puzzle – and of course you can import and export your experiments too!

News

Crazy Machines – New from the laboratory
Brings in the middle of October grey cells and thinking structures into motion. The style of the popular fiddling row is applied here again: sophisticated chain reactions lead to solution of brain challenging set of tasks.
With IQ on you and you
With its two predecessor episodes from Crazy Machines series Pepper Games has achieved a firm master place in the Mental Game – Hall – of – Fame. The development studio FAKT Software was honoured with the German developer price 2004 in the segment Casual Games and in addition, a nomination for Tommy ennobled the successful mental exercise Olympics. Crazy Machines - New from the laboratory holds now with additional features, integrated editor and over 100 Levels all playing aces in the hand.
Tool Time
Ten new elements, fresh function variety and a modified look captivate technical hobby designers into their spell.
Having logical expert witness always back in mind, players combine time switch clocks, wrecking balls and paddle wheels to adventurous physics constructions. Even toaster and gramophone belong in the new laboratories to the toys of a well sorted modelling amateur.
If all articles engage themselves correctly, the domino effect starts and the puzzle solution is within reach.

At the moment we're still developing a version of Crazy Machines for the Mac. The game will released in Spring 2005. More informations will follow.

Crazy Machines for Apple Macintosh

At the moment we're still developing a version of Crazy Machines for the Mac. The game will released in Spring 2005. More informations will follow.

German Game Developer Award for Crazy Machines

Celebrations all around!

FAKT won first prize with "Crazy Machines" in the "Casual Games" category of the German Developer Prize awards.

....and here are the happy winners at the ceremony!

Downloads

Demo Crazy Machines - New Challenges - 40 MB
Trailer (German) - WMV, 5,8 MB
Trailer (German) - MPG, 6,8 MB

FAQ

This is where you'll find the most up-to-date questions. Send YOUR queries about the game to:info@pepper-games.de

How do I get the Junior Lab (German version)?

Simple - just click HERE !

Why are the system requirements so high?Crazy Machines uses some bang-up-to-date technologies that you would normally only find in fully-priced versions. The integrated Physics Engine simulates the machines with a tremendous amount of realism - and that's why it needs good processor performance.

The demands on the graphics card arise from the high-resolution textures and 3D features like e.g., the volumetric shadow imaging process, also used in top titles like Doom 3.

Work to your favourite song

Is the sound of the Professor's voice starting to grate a little? It's OK, you don't need to rush out and buy earplugs – you can’t do it in real life, but here you can shut your teacher up! To switch off the commentary, just hit the Options button, then switch "Professor: ON" to "OFF"...bye-bye teacher! Ahhh, silence is golden!

Support

Having a problem with Crazy Machines? You can reach our Support at:

eMail:

support@pepper-games.de

Press

The Voices of the German Press:

	Funfaktor 24.net "Funfaktor 24.net"Gameplay: *** Plot: * Presentation: ** Long-term motivation: * Price/performance: * Total rating: *** Conclusion: Dynamite!!
	c't 04/2004 Graphics Good Sound: Good Long-term fun: Very good Technical aspects: Satisfactory It's not only the very detailed optical design that will stir the desire to invent in a player!
	PC Spielemagazin Graphics 72% Sound: 54% Music: 54% Gameplay: 92% Game fun 92% Overall: 90% Conclusion: The idea behind "Crazy Machines" is ingenious, and its implementation too...
	radio EINS Overall: 8/10 points At last we have a game where you don't only have to think hard - it even looks great too!
	Splashgames Graphics 8 Sound: 6.5 Controls: 8.2 Gameplay: 8 Rating: 7.8 Conclusion: Intelligent and well-thought-out brain food for all ages, vastly different to the game-playing mainstream.
	Yiya Creator rating: 8/10 Total rating: 9/10 Opinion: "..When you're into one of game levels, you just can't stop - and it'll take you 10 to 15 hours to get to the end (depending on how long you need for the 'sneaky' tasks)...and that’s a better timeframe than in many full price versions..."
	Kindersache Quote: Here at Kindersache we were all rapt - definitely to be recommended...
	DemoNewsGraphics 81% Sound: 67% Controls: 85% Rating: 83% Conclusion: The player who doesn't .... is missing out on a game that's both well worth seeing and a true design success
	c't magazin, Sendung vom 21.02.04 Quote: A great game...
	PC Action Price/Performance: 84% Controls: 82% Graphics 32% Sound: 20% Rating: 72% Fazit: ...Sold!
	GIGA Games First impression: Very good Conclusion: "I must admit it - "Crazy Machines" has a very high 'hook' - it captured me more than some of these much more expensive games." .... "Modellers - buy it!"
	GIGA Games, Sendung vom 16.03.04 Quote: I say to you - buy it - it's great fun and it'll bind you to your screens!
	GamershallRating: 86% - Silver Award - Conclusion: Crazy Machines is one of the most successfully-designed games to come out for ages. Endless fun...
	Gamona- Editor's Award - Conclusion: Whoever likes a little physics and the classic 'Cause & effect principle" will find his pot of gold in this game.

Links

What would the Internet be without links? Here are our recommendations:

Pepper Games	Iis worth the effort involved: Great games - at great prices.
FAKT Software	The developer of "Crazy Machines" and Toy Factory.
Work in Progress	Die Music of Crazy Machines.
cm-fanpage.de	The first site for German Crazy Machines fans! With experiments and playground for the whole community
Das Crazy Machines Forum	This will be the German forum to look for help.

How does the old saying go? You should stop when it's at its best - so...that's why we say

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