I own a slightly older version of this game that is Macintosh-compatible. I bought it from a store in the real world, though, so I don't know if it's available as an Internet download...

Is this game related to Fantastic Contraption, by any chance?

I have this game. Its not as good as the other comtraptions games but its still pretty good.

I've been playing this game for quite some time now, and I've enjoyed it quite well throughout the game.
I haven't played much recent 'contraption' games though, so I can't really compare.

For a while I've been stuck at level 101 ('Nailing together'), and simply can't find a way to finish it.
So if someone knows how to approach this problem, especially how you can get the fire below the lower boiler, I would be much obliged :)

We have this game at our tech lab when we're a day away from break. It's good to see it getting reviewed, because I love the game.

I own this game too and it's a good one. I also own almost all of the Incredible Machines series.

The graphics are much better in this game than the IM series. It's good for all the people who have an engineering type mind or just anyone who likes puzzles. It's also a great game for families to work on together.

I hope they release more.

I seem to be having trouble with level 4, of all things. A magnet, a bucket, and a tennis ball... and the magnet does jack to the bucket. WHAI?

Well, this was certainly one of the games I didn't expect to see on Big Fish Games. Or JIG, for that matter. Wonder when/if they'll do this with Crazy Machines 2...

For solutions to levels, go to [snip]

[Edit: We wish to encourage JIG community members to create and post their own solutions in the comment threads to our reviews, rather than link to external walkthrough sites. Thanks for understanding! :) -Jay]

the magnet can stop the scissors from cutting. #78 has me baffled.

#78:

anyone finished #101 yet?

For #101 of The Inventor's Workshop ("Nailing Together"):

I assume you're referring to that one. Remember, there are actually four Crazy Machines games plus three collections, so include the name of the level in addition to the number lest someone think you're referring to a different level.

ashiel:
I'm also having toruble on that level. I can't seem to get the magnet to do anything. And I don't feel like spending the entire time limit of the demo trying to figure it out.

heh, i did mention the name earlier, but you're right i forgot the 2nd time..

thanks for the info, finished it now :)

onto the 'New Challenges'

Any help with level 16, please? All I need help!

For those having trouble with magnets, remember that they need to be facing in the right direction AND they can't be too close or far away.

I need a hint or help on 20 all in all 3...yes I am still stuck in the beginning.....

Level 20:

Can someone leave more detailed instructions for level 101 on crazy machines. I have been trying it for a couple hours now and can't get it.
Thanks

Two things I should point out: Crazy machines does have an OS X version, though it's a PPC binary (works fine on my Macbook Pro). Also, Crazy Machines 2 is out! Love the original, and the sequel is a nice dose of the same.

I'm stuck on "Floor'n'light" 89/103
I've blasted apart the entire floor, and lit the candle, but the puzzle is not "solved"

For level 20, all you need to do is wedge the magnet just above the lever where the ball comes out.

I need help with level 58. How do iI get the magnets to hold up the bucket so it doen't fall and make the scissors cut the fuse? So confused. Please help. Thanks.

Leavel 44 help I can't get either ball to ignite the switch!!

58: Plant rearing help please?

Sorry.done now.

Can anybody help me with level 8, Midday Meal.

I'm busting my brains out on it. >_>

Level: 30 new challenges
"Tutorial Gravity 3" please?

I can't deal with the lack of gravity. :(

Need some help with # 91, "Steamed Clean". Seems to be too many steam valves and not enough rope or droppable items.

My Crazy Walkthrough for Crazy Machines

The Inventor's Workshop

I'm stuck on 90--I can't get the dynomite to light...help please!!!!

Thank you for the screen shots smarkies

Level 51 new challenges:
First step.

Can't do.
*hint: smarkies are you making a walkthrough for new chalenges?*

Is there anything apart from the inventors workshop and new challenges?
It's just I'm getting bored of the same type of things.

i just want to ask (sorry about double post)

but the top picture, there are some pieces I can't find...

the swirly things (like a cog with wood out of it)
and the flashy things that look like jukeboxes, the ones that are locked.

I just wondered where they are and what they do.

@Cooley123

Yes I will upload it soon as possible I'm currently playing "Steamed Clean" 91/103 New Challenges.

Thanks.

Sorry about double post.

But smarkies, your walkthrough uses .rar

It wont open.

@smarkies please can you upload it soon? or tonight or tomorrow?

@cooley123

Download Winrar from here http://www.download.com/WinRAR/3000-2250_4-10007677.html

So that you can extract your .rar files.

My Crazy Walkthrough for Crazy Machines

New Challenges

I am having serious issues with The Blinking Machine (or something with a title to that effect). Help would be wonderfully beneficial.

I just want to know who gave this game the green light. I've played games from the Incredible Machine series & found them to be entertaining challenges, but they amped up the difficulty level so much for this one that it's unplayable!

Seriously, my demo experience amounted to failing time & again to get that stupid magnet on Experiment 4 to do squat while that jerk with the Einstein hair ridiculed my efforts even though he wouldn't give me any actual help figuring out how to make the parts work!

I mean, I hear the magnet doesn't work if it's too close or too far away from what you want it to pull, but how am I supposed to know that intuitively, much less how far apart they have to be for it to work? I'm just glad I only downloaded the demo instead of spending money on it.

i really need help with new challenges level 92 captive balloon. have been working on it for 3 weeks....i really want to beat it but i can't.....try to look at the levels on here but it won't let me see it

Miles - what exactly is the problem?

Can't you open the spoilers? You need Javascript enabled in your browser to see the spoiler tags.

Also, I took the images out of the .rar files and posted them separately, so you should be able to just click on the links now to see the screenshots of the solutions.

thank you so very much for the screen shot....i had been doing it like that but couldn't get the position right....been working on that board for a month or more

crazy machines the wacky contraptions game #94 you only show a bucket. i need more detailed picture as to what to do. stuck for several days.

Anyone else having a problem with New Challenges 53? I've done it successfully 2 different ways, but it still doesn't accept that I've finished it. Any ideas?

I think I'm missing something. #52, flower rearing, I have made it look like the walkthrough pic and it is just not working for me. I have also tried it several different ways, but it's just not working. Any Ideas?

i desperate to get help for level 35.... much appreciated.

How do I complete level 21, "Fuse"? I know what I have to do... I just don't know how to end my wick/fuse line! So, I can't start the experiment with my item placed. :( Help please?

To VCVerse

The blinking machines: when you use the Solar Power, you must put it right next to the light that turns on first to charge it, to light the second one. The rest you probably can get.

how do you do #76??

I am having trouble with level 51 "first step" in New Challenges. I have arranged all the parts as close to the spoiler graphic as I can, but it seems the vacuum machine isn't strong enough to move the tennis ball. Any idea what I've done wrong? btw, thanks so much Sparkie for all the work you've done. Other than this level, it's been very helpful

Oh dear. I just realized I misspelled your name in my previous comment, Smarkies. I apologize.

My nephew once showed me a cheat that allows you to access the full list of experiments and start from any one you want rather than complete them in sequence, but I can't remember it...does anyone know what keys do this?

EVEN with walkthrough, 81 is impossible for me.

Has anyone figured out what is wrong with 52, flower rearing. I can not get it to work no matter what I do. I have looked at the picture and have done exactly like the picture shows and it still won't work. Now I can't move on unitl I solve?

My Crazy Machines game is literally crazy.
Whenever I double-click on it to start it up, it gives me a BSOD (blue screen of death) that wants me to shut down or restart my computer. I don't know what is going on, but I do know that I really want to play the game. Can someone please help me?

please give me a idea for (partical acceleration level)

HELP please im stuck on level 20 which is i need to shoot the balloon using the right lower bow...i dont know how to do it...

Stuck on Flower Rearing also. #52.
Very frustrating.

Any help would be verrry much appreciated.
;)

I am having a lot of fun with this game. It appeals to the geeky kid in me. In fact I think there are several geeky kids in here.... And they are all enjoying it.
~ Pieter.

crazy machines new from the lab: #21 how to light the canons?