A falling sand game is a genre of computer game which allow the user to place particles of different elements on a canvas. The particles can interact with other particles in various ways, and may be affected by gravity. Many complex effects may be achieved. For example, fire can be made to move upwards, burn elements, and emit smoke.
Falling sand games are generally browser-based, using Flash or Java. Examples include:
- World of Sand (2005, Java)[1]
- wxSand (2006, Windows) – wxSand allows for a larger sandbox.[2]
- This is Sand (2008, Flash)[3]
References
- ^ Carless, Simon (2005-12-24). "Welcome to the World of Sand". GameSetWatch. http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2005/12/welcome_to_the_world_of_sand.php. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
- ^ Quilty-Harper, Conrad (2006-02-15). "Falling Sand: The Sequel". Joystiq. http://www.joystiq.com/2006/02/15/falling-sand-the-sequel/. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
- ^ Lowensohn, Josh (2008-07-07). "'This is sand' offers sweet reprieve for landlocked office drones". cnet. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-9984744-2.html. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
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