Sandspiel
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How to Play
Choose Your Element
Select from the toolbar: Sand, Water, Fire, Stone, Ice, Plant, and many more unique materials
Paint and Draw
Click and drag to paint elements onto the canvas - watch them come alive with realistic physics
Experiment with Interactions
Try mixing elements: pour Water on Fire, freeze Water with Ice, or watch Plants grow in wet soil
Create Complex Structures
Build dams with Stone, create forests with Wood and Plant, or design explosive contraptions with Gas and Dust
Use Special Elements
Try Cloner to copy adjacent elements, Mites to consume organic materials, or Rocket for explosive spreading
Control the Environment
Use Wind to affect particles, adjust gravity, and control the flow of your simulation
Save Your Creation
Upload your masterpiece to share with the community or browse others' amazing worlds
Reset and Experiment
Clear the canvas anytime to start fresh and try new combinations and experiments
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is Sandspiel and how does it work?
A:Sandspiel is a falling-sand physics simulation game where you paint with different elements that interact realistically. Each pixel follows physics laws - sand falls, water flows, fire spreads, and plants grow. It's built with Rust and WebGL for smooth, responsive simulations.
Q:What elements are available in Sandspiel?
A:Sandspiel includes 20+ elements: Wall (indestructible), Sand (sinks in water), Water (puts out fire), Stone (forms arches), Ice (freezes water), Gas (flammable), Fire, Lava, Plant (grows in wet areas), Fungus (spreads), Wood (biodegradable), Oil, Acid (corrosive), Dust (explosive), and more!
Q:Can I save and share my Sandspiel creations?
A:Yes! You can upload your creations to the community gallery directly from the game. Browse amazing worlds made by other players and get inspired by their creative use of physics and elements.
Q:Is Sandspiel free to play?
A:Absolutely! Sandspiel is completely free and open-source. You can play online at sandspiel.club without downloads, registration, or payment. The source code is available on GitHub for developers.
Q:What makes Sandspiel different from other sandbox games?
A:Sandspiel focuses on realistic pixel physics with detailed element interactions. Unlike simple drawing tools, every particle follows physical laws. It's inspired by classic falling-sand games but built with modern web technology for smooth performance.
Q:Can I play Sandspiel on mobile devices?
A:Sandspiel works best on desktop browsers with mouse control for precise element placement. While it may run on mobile browsers, the experience is optimized for mouse interaction and larger screens.
Q:How do I create complex structures in Sandspiel?
A:Start with Stone for foundations since it forms arches and is pressure-resistant. Use Wall for permanent barriers, Sand for terrain, and Water for rivers. Combine Wood and Plant for organic growth, and experiment with element layering.
Q:What happens when I mix different elements?
A:Elements interact in realistic ways: Water puts out Fire, Ice freezes Water, Gas explodes near Fire, Acid corrodes most materials, Plants grow in wet conditions, Fungus spreads over surfaces, and Mites consume organic materials. Experimentation is key!
Q:Is there an expanded version of Sandspiel?
A:Yes! Sandspiel Studio offers infinite new elements and enhanced creation tools. The original Sandspiel at sandspiel.club remains free with the core experience, while Studio provides advanced features for serious creators.
Q:How does the physics simulation work technically?
A:Sandspiel uses cellular automata with custom physics written in Rust, compiled to WebAssembly for performance. WebGL handles rendering for smooth 120+ FPS. This combination provides real-time physics simulation with thousands of interacting particles.
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