Rotationary

Rotationary

Designer: Dave Chalker
Type: Icehouse
Status: Free (appeared in Hypothermia #16

Available at: http://wunderland.com/WTS/Dave/games/rotationry/index.html

Rotationary is a single-player puzzle game. There are many kinds of puzzle games out there, but none quite like Rotationary. It has been compared favorable to the Rubik's Cube(TM), in that each move causes a chain reaction, and before making a move each result must be considered. Also, it is special among puzzle games in that there are no wrong moves; it is possible to solve a puzzle at any state.

Unlike the Cube, Rotationary is expandable. There are three ways to play Rotationary:

• The Basic Game, for the easiest game to become acquainted with the rules. If you are still a beginner at the game, you will want to play the Basic Game.
• The Advanced Game, for those who have mastered the Basic Game. The Advanced Game presents a harder challenge by building on the rules for the Basic Game.
• The Pre-made Puzzle Game, where the basic Rotationary rules are used to fit a traditional puzzle challenge, wher a pre-made puzzle must be solved in a set number of moves.

Can you master all three games?

This game appeared in Hypothermia #16