Documented for this version

Which controls does this version use?

Control notes

  • The DOS version is primarily controlled with a mouse.

  • Exact keyboard shortcuts can vary by version and documentation.

How it plays

How does The Incredible Machine 2 play?

The game uses a side-view puzzle screen. A level provides a target result, such as moving a ball, activating a device, or reaching a marked location, along with a selection of available objects.

Players place and arrange objects so that gravity, momentum, explosions, electricity, and other interactions produce the required sequence. Levels become more demanding as they introduce additional devices and tighter layouts. A construction mode and a free-form environment support experimentation beyond the fixed puzzles.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play The Incredible Machine 2?

Read the goal before placing anything, then identify the first object that must move and work backward from the final result. Leave enough space for objects to travel and remember that timing is often as important as position.

Test one part of a machine at a time. If a chain reaction fails, change only one element so the cause is clear. Use walls, ramps, fans, ropes, and other passive pieces to control direction and timing rather than adding unnecessary complexity.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Start with a simple trigger and trace the reaction step by step.

  2. 2

    Watch for objects that continue moving after the first collision.

  3. 3

    Save successful constructions before experimenting with major changes.

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