# Crazy Machines Golden Gears Lite

> Physics-based puzzle game where players build and solve contraptions. (iPhone/iPad app by Encore.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-machines-golden-gears-lite/id603582089 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Encore](https://appshunter.io/developer/325418980)
- Category: Games, Education, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1 · 107 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2013-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-machines-golden-gears-lite/id603582089/reviews.md

## What is Crazy Machines Golden Gears Lite?

The award winning Crazy Machines is now available at the tap of your finger!
In this "Rube Goldberg" style puzzle game, experiment and build your wacky contraptions with physics action like never before on the mobile platform! Dazzling visuals of explosives, fire, and true to life physics behavior when you put the experiment into motion! 

• Play up to 8 Challenge levels free of charge! Try it out!
• Pay as little as $ 0.99 and unlock the brand new Level Editor!

Introducing the Level Editor and Community for Crazy Machines Golden Gears! 
The level editor allows players to create puzzles on their device and share them with the community. Anyone can download puzzles created by other players and play them.
Introducing the Level Editor and Community for Crazy Machines Golden Gears! 
The level editor allows players to create puzzles on their device and share them with the community. Anyone can download puzzles created by other players and play them.
•  Choose from more than 60 parts/items to build your creation
•  Use the same tools Viva’s level designers use to create Challenge levels
•  Full Tutorial allows you to master the versatility of Crazy Machines' Level Editor
•  Build “real” puzzles or “self-solving” chain reactions
•  Cross Platform play allows you to share puzzles across various platforms.
•  Earn Golden Gears for building and uploading puzzles, which can be used to unlock more Challenge Levels
•  Sort and choose community puzzles by date, rating, popularity or alphabetical 
•  Endless amount of content from a growing community

How do you get the Professor's Wind-Up Mouse to the other side of the room? Open the inventory, choose your parts and put your thinking cap on!  With over 60 different Parts in your inventory, each puzzle can be solved in your own unique way. Lasers, Nitros, Dynamite, and Explosives can be used to cause constructive damage. Tie objects with Balloons or Weights for a rise or fall. Activate the Mouse or Truck to push and pull your objects to their destination. The possibilities are endless! 

Note: The power cord is part of the item. For electric powered devices, tap on the power cord and then tap on the power outlet to connect the item to a power source.

Available in English and German language.

FEATURES
•  Up to 42 challenges.
•  Use your creativity to master levels and earn 3 stars.
•  Cool Physics engine with fire, wind, gravity and particle effects.
•  Build and solve experiments with over 60 different Parts.
•  Create and share your own puzzles with the brand new Level Editor  Choose from more than 60 parts/items to build your creation

## Key features

- Build wacky contraptions with physics
- Over 60 parts/items to use
- Create and share custom puzzles
- Download and play community puzzles
- Up to 42 challenge levels
- Realistic physics engine

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16,000 Golden Gears + Level Editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Golden Gears | $0.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Golden Gears | $0.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Golden Gears | $0.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Golden Gears | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete Package | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-machines-golden-gears-lite/id603582089/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Update

*2021-10-07, version 1.11*

Can this please get updated so it will work on the new iOS

### 5/5 — Love it but please upgrade it

*2020-05-02, version 1.11*

I had the game along time ago and I want looking for this app in my history but when I found the app it was outdated so please upgrade it so we all can download the game again thank bye.

### 2/5 — Crazy machine; no updates?!

*2019-04-21, version 1.11*

This needs to be updated. I paid for full version that doesn’t work anymore.

### 2/5 — 请让非Lite版本的Crazy Machines不要付费就可以下载

*2018-09-18, version 1.11*

我其实很想购买非Lite版本的Crazy Machines，但是出于某种原因，我无法付费。

### 5/5 — Please Update this game to work on IOS11

*2018-05-07, version 1.11*

Please can you kindly update this game to IOS11 for my 5 year old boy. He can't understand why it does not work on his iPad Air 2 which has IOS 11. It is one of his favourite games.

### 1/5 — iOS 11????

*2018-01-26, version 1.11*

For iOS 11????

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2017-12-02, version 1.11*

It’s so cool and fun but its a bit too hard.

### 1/5 — Please update the app

*2017-09-24, version 1.11*

This app really need to be updated.

### 4/5 — Переведите на русский!

*2017-05-14, version 1.11*

Игра отличная, только поиграть в неё сможет далеко не каждый..

### 1/5 — Развод на бабки

*2017-03-31, version 1.11*

Даёт пройти только 5 уровней а потом надо платить

## Frequently asked questions about Crazy Machines Golden Gears Lite

### What is Crazy Machines Golden Gears Lite?

It's a physics-based puzzle game where you experiment and build wacky contraptions. You can solve pre-made challenges, create your own puzzles using over 60 different parts, and share them with a community of players.

### How do I build contraptions in the game?

You can access an inventory of over 60 parts, such as lasers, dynamite, balloons, and weights, to construct your creations. The game features a realistic physics engine with effects like fire, wind, and gravity to bring your experiments to life.

### Is the game free to play?

The Lite version offers up to 8 challenge levels for free. Additional content, including the Level Editor, can be unlocked with in-app purchases starting at $0.99.

### What platforms is this game available on?

The description mentions cross-platform play for sharing puzzles, suggesting availability on multiple platforms. It is available in English and German.

### What are the main features of the Level Editor?

The Level Editor allows you to create your own puzzles on your device using the same tools as the game's designers. You can choose from over 60 parts, build 'real' puzzles or chain reactions, and share them with the community for others to play.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.11 — 2014-11-11

In addition to minor updates and improvements, we have added the following languages:

- French
- Italian
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese

Enjoy!

### 1.9 — 2013-05-10

* E-Mail Registration for contests, events and newsletter 
* Editor's Choice filter -> If your level rocks, we like it 
* Online level count display 
* +10 Scrollbutton fixed 
* Minor loca fixes

### 1.8.1 — 2013-04-11

Version 1.8: MAJOR UPDATE
• Introducing the Level Editor and Community!
   - Build "real" puzzles or "self-solving" chain reactions.
   - Share creations with players across platforms and earn Golden Gears.
•  Minor bugfixes

### 1.8 — 2013-03-21

No release notes.

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