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The Falling Sand Game
Mix elements in this addicting time waster
By Stacy Fisher Stacy Fisher Technology Educator Emporia State University Stacy is a professional technology educator with over 25 years' experience. She has published hundreds of articles, co-authored a book, and has appeared on national and local TV. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 9, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Consoles & PCs Xbox Buyer's Guide The Falling Sand game is an intriguing time-waster that will have you creating and exploring for hours. As an added bonus, you might just learn a few things! In this game, you get to see how different elements such as fire, water, plants, sand, and oil interact with each other and with people while building a series of tunnels and lines. What We Like Easy for all ages. Doesn't require a user account. Self-explanatory gameplay. Lots of fun options. What We Don't Like Can't save or share your progress. No confirmation to exit (easy to lose all your progress). Doesn't work from a mobile browser. How Much Time Can You Waste
There isn't an ending, so you can play for as short or as long of a time as you want. It's pretty addicting, so we're going to estimate that you'll waste 30 minutes to 2 hours playing. How to the Play the Falling Sand Game
This is simply a click-and-drag game. Visit the Falling Sand game website. There are other versions of this game, like this one at artsology that includes C-4, concrete, gunpowder, lava, methane, and other unique elements. Select an element from the bottom of the screen that you'd like to use. Options include wall, water, salt, sand, torch, steam, and others. Drag your mouse across the screen to add the element to the game. The Falling Sand Game Tips
You can use the bar below the elements menu to increase the brush size. This is really helpful because the default size is very small, and some elements need to cover a wide area more quickly than what a smaller brush size can do. Elements really do interact. For example, if you lay down some plants, they'll grow when water is put over them. Fire can slice through elements you've already applied to the game, but will immediately break down plants, just like in real life. Feel free to make the environment you want and then walk away. Come back a few minutes, or even hours later, to see what sort of creation you've set in motion. You might find vegetation that's grown over the whole screen or sand towers that have slowly been erected. To restart from scratch, just refresh the page. But, remember that there is an eraser button that can make targeted edits if that's all you really need to do. What We Think About It
We have to admit that about an hour was wasted the first time it was played. We like to start by building lots of walls and then gradually adding in the other elements. It really is a fascinating game to play, and you won't ever play it the same way twice. Other Games Like Falling Sand
If you like this game, you might enjoy Filler, Flame Painter, and BallDroppings. Mobile users might like Powder Game for iOS and Powder Game for Android. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Filler: A Simple and Addictive Free Online Game Play Zork Online With These Tips and Tricks 9 Best Websites for Playing Free Online Games How to Make Concrete in Minecraft 8 Best Free Online Earth Day Games for Kids The 11 Best Smartwatch Games of 2022 Pac-Man: How to Play the Online Game 4 Apple Watch Games You Want to Play The 10 Best Battle Royale Games of 2022 The 9 Best Multiplayer Xbox One Games of 2022 The 10 Best Solitaire Offline Games of 2022 The 10 Best Games for Steam Deck of 2022 The 12 Best Fun Online Games to Play in 2022 10 Best Offline RPGs to Play in 2022 The 12 Best Offline Strategy Games to Play The 13 Best Android Strategy Games of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies