# 5th Invention — Fun in an interactive museum

> Award-winning Chinese wood joinery puzzle game with spatial reasoning challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5th-invention/id6503144623 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531022725)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.33/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 875 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2024-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5th-invention/id6503144623/reviews.md

## What is 5th Invention?

The quintessentially Chinese puzzle game, 5th Invention has won several awards presented by the Palace Museum, IMGA, Indieplay, etc., and was inducted into the French museum, Musée Guimet. Now, open 5th Invention, enter this museum of wood joinery and enjoy stimulating challenges using space and imagination.


Game Features

Won Countless Domestic and International Awards

Gold Award at The Palace Museum X Tencent 2016 Game Creativity Contest 2016
Invited to participate in the Palace Museum’s international forum on “Culture & Technology” November 2017
Invited to participate in the China Museum’s Creativity exhibition, Impressions of China, in May 2018 and was showcased at the Louvre, Paris in June 2018
Inducted into the French museum, Musée Guimet Jan 30, 2019
First place in the Game Category of the Beijing Cultural Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition August 2019
Won Best Design at the China Art Games Competition August 2019
Won the Golden Panda Tianfu Creative Design Award 2019 in November 2019
Nominated for Best Mobile Game and Most Innovative Game at IndiePlay 2019


Spatial Reasoning Challenge
Inspired by Chinese wood joining, 5th Invention is a straightforward game that requires players to solve puzzles using spatial reasoning. Players need to examine wood joint blueprints and craft the pieces of wood using simple on-screen commands, such as tapping and removing, etc., to conjoin the pieces and solve the puzzle.

Learn through Play 
Blueprints for wooden joints from the missions are saved on the “Museum” interface. Players can freely dismantle each joint and enjoy a 360 view to showcase the secrets behind wood joinery, sharing the history of Chinese culture. 

Unleash Your Imagination
“Challenge” mode provides players with an online community to share wood joinery designs. Here, players use their imagination to design puzzles for other players to solve. 5th Invention not only offers an enjoyable gaming experience, but a platform where players can apply what they have learned.

【Practice Subscription】
1.Unlock Practice privileges during the subscription period, allowing you to play levels created by other players.
2.During the subscription period, you can publish 5 custom levels per day.
3.During the subscription period, you can receive 4800 bonus Coins, which can be used to unlock Practice Structure Models and Frame Textures.

Subscription Price: US$19.99 per month
※ Continuous Subscription, Next month $19.99, cancelable
TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.zplay.com/terms-of-service
PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.zplay.com/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Spatial reasoning puzzles
- Inspired by Chinese wood joinery
- Learn through play and history
- Design and share custom puzzles
- Award-winning game design
- 360-degree view of joints

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practice Subscription Monthly | $19.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DLC.Papa's Carpenter's House | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Expansion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ochre | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beige | $3.99 | one-time |
| Indigo | $6.99 | one-time |
| Green | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elm | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black walnut | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texture Collection | $18.99 | one-time |
| Rosewood | $8.99 | one-time |
| Zitan Wood | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5th-invention/id6503144623/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 不能玩

*2025-04-05*

玩都玩不了

### 1/5 — Can’t play

*2025-01-05*

Had high hopes for this game but it won’t start due to a “failed to get server configuration” error. Very disappointed.

## Frequently asked questions about 5th Invention

### What is 5th Invention?

5th Invention is an award-winning puzzle game inspired by traditional Chinese wood joinery. It challenges players to use spatial reasoning to solve intricate puzzles and learn about cultural history.

### Does 5th Invention have ads?

Yes, 5th Invention contains advertisements. This allows the game to be offered for free to players.

### What kind of puzzles are in 5th Invention?

The puzzles in 5th Invention are based on Chinese wood joining techniques. Players examine blueprints and use simple on-screen commands to assemble wooden pieces and solve the spatial challenges.

### Can I create my own puzzles in 5th Invention?

Yes, through the 'Challenge' mode and a 'Practice Subscription', players can design and share their own wood joinery puzzles with an online community.

### What is the subscription for 5th Invention?

The 'Practice Subscription' costs $19.99 per month and unlocks privileges like playing user-created levels, publishing custom levels, and receiving bonus Coins for in-game items.

### What awards has 5th Invention won?

5th Invention has won numerous awards, including a Gold Award at The Palace Museum X Tencent 2016 Game Creativity Contest and Best Design at the China Art Games Competition.

### Is 5th Invention suitable for children?

5th Invention has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The game encourages learning through play and spatial reasoning.

### How often is 5th Invention updated?

The latest version of 5th Invention was released on July 20, 2024, indicating recent development and updates.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2024-07-20

No release notes.

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