Rube Works: Rube Goldberg Game
Rube Works: Rube Goldberg Game Summary
Rube Works: Rube Goldberg Game is a mobile iOS app in Education by Electric Eggplant. Released in Nov 2013 (12 years ago). It has 32 ratings with a 3.94★ (average) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 57 monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Oct 12, 2017.
Store info: Last updated on App Store on Oct 12, 2017 .
3.94★
Ratings: 32
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App Description
“THIS APP IS AMAZING AND RICH ON SO MANY LEVELS.” —NSTA Recommends (National Science Teachers Association)
The first and only official Rube Goldberg puzzle game. Solve everyday problems in Rube’s trademark elaborate whimsical style by creating hilarious machines. Is pouring a glass of juice just too straightforward and boring? Try using a jack-in-the-box, magnifying glass, string and a cymbal-wielding friend to achieve your goal. The more creative your solution the better!
From award-winning designer David Fox, designer of the classic LucasArts graphic adventure game “Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders” plus SCUMM scriptor on “Maniac Mansion”.
Rube Works is widely adopted by a growing number of elementary and middle schools and is fast becoming one of the years favorite educational games. Aligned with CCSS (Common Core State Standards) and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), Rube Works is a standout app that effortlessly bridges the worlds of gaming and education.
FEATURES
• Only official Rube Goldberg game, based on his original cartoons
• GameCenter Achievements
• 18 Challenging Puzzles
• Beautiful Graphics
• Support for iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch 5, iPhone
• Aligned with CCSS/NGSS
• Text in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German
REVIEWS
“Fans of cause-and-effect puzzles should not miss this.” 5 Stars, PadGadget
“Rube Works puts a fun twist on learning.” —Common Sense Media
“A sharp, slick recreation of Goldberg’s artistic work that offers a unique and accessible puzzle challenge.” —Touch Arcade
“If you like building crazy contraptions, you’ll love this app.” —CNET
“…Electric Eggplant has done a great job converting Rube Goldberg’s work” —Pixelvolt
“A challenging and fun game that can also teach the user about physics and logic, while not appearing to be an educational app… I highly recommend this beautiful and well made app.” —iPhone Life
“I highly recommend this app for the budding engineer or those with a knack for making contraptions!” —Teachers With Apps
“Highly recommended!” —The iMums
Also available on the Mac App Store.
Designed and Produced by Electric Eggplant. Engineering and Art by Kalani Games. Produced by Heirs of Rube Goldberg. Originally published with Unity Games.
ABOUT ELECTRIC EGGPLANT
Founded by David and Annie Fox in 1992