# Rube Works: Rube Goldberg Game — Official Rube Goldberg Game > Official Rube Goldberg puzzle game for creative problem-solving and machine building. (iPhone/iPad app by Electric Eggplant.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rube-works-rube-goldberg-game/id716238013 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Electric Eggplant](https://appshunter.io/developer/428588934) - Category: Education, Games, Family, Puzzle - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.10/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 242 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-11-13 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rube-works-rube-goldberg-game/id716238013/reviews.md ## What is Rube Works? “THIS APP IS AMAZING AND RICH ON SO MANY LEVELS.” —NSTA Recommends (National Science Teachers Association) The first and only official Rube Goldberg puzzle game. Solve everyday problems in Rube’s trademark elaborate whimsical style by creating hilarious machines. Is pouring a glass of juice just too straightforward and boring? Try using a jack-in-the-box, magnifying glass, string and a cymbal-wielding friend to achieve your goal. The more creative your solution the better! From award-winning designer David Fox, designer of the classic LucasArts graphic adventure game “Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders” plus SCUMM scriptor on “Maniac Mansion”. Rube Works is widely adopted by a growing number of elementary and middle schools and is fast becoming one of the years favorite educational games. Aligned with CCSS (Common Core State Standards) and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), Rube Works is a standout app that effortlessly bridges the worlds of gaming and education. FEATURES • Only official Rube Goldberg game, based on his original cartoons • GameCenter Achievements • 18 Challenging Puzzles • Beautiful Graphics • Support for iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch 5, iPhone • Aligned with CCSS/NGSS • Text in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German REVIEWS “Fans of cause-and-effect puzzles should not miss this.” 5 Stars, PadGadget “Rube Works puts a fun twist on learning.” —Common Sense Media “A sharp, slick recreation of Goldberg’s artistic work that offers a unique and accessible puzzle challenge.” —Touch Arcade “If you like building crazy contraptions, you’ll love this app.” —CNET “…Electric Eggplant has done a great job converting Rube Goldberg’s work” —Pixelvolt “A challenging and fun game that can also teach the user about physics and logic, while not appearing to be an educational app… I highly recommend this beautiful and well made app.” —iPhone Life “I highly recommend this app for the budding engineer or those with a knack for making contraptions!” —Teachers With Apps “Highly recommended!” —The iMums Also available on the Mac App Store. Designed and Produced by Electric Eggplant. Engineering and Art by Kalani Games. Produced by Heirs of Rube Goldberg. Originally published with Unity Games. ABOUT ELECTRIC EGGPLANT Founded by David and Annie Fox in 1992, Electric Eggplant has consistently garnered kudos on its games, educational software, and books and apps for kids, tweens, and teens. David began his game design career in 1982 at Lucasfilm Games (LucasArts). During his decade there he helped invent the classic point-and-click graphic adventure genre. David is the Game Designer and Executive Producer on “Rube Works”. ElectricEggplant.com ABOUT KALANI GAMES Kalani Games is a game design & development studio in Austin, Texas. Founded by industry veteran, Kalani Streicher, Kalani Games has developed games for mobile, social and online platforms, pushing the boundaries of original, innovative and new game play experiences. KalaniGames.com ABOUT HRG HRG (Heirs of Rube Goldberg) is a family-run company led by Rube’s granddaughter, Jennifer George. Their mission is to raise awareness of Rube’s work and to license the intellectual property to appropriate entertainment and media partners who will remain true to the spirit of her grandfather’s legacy. HRG works in tandem with RGI (Rube Goldberg, Inc), the non-profit arm whose mission includes education outreach programs for students and tinkerers of all ages through Rube Goldberg Machine contests around the globe. RubeGoldberg.com ## Key features - Official Rube Goldberg game - 18 challenging puzzles - Create hilarious machines - Cause-and-effect gameplay - Aligned with CCSS/NGSS - Beautiful graphics ## Chart rankings - #188 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 38) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rube-works-rube-goldberg-game/id716238013/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Please add more levels *2025-10-16* Hello hi ### 5/5 — This game might be made by god *2023-08-23* Really good ### 3/5 — Objects float off the screen *2022-12-17* Sometimes when you place an object, it floats off the screen and can’t be used until you reset the entire level. This is annoying and makes some levels very hard to play. ### 1/5 — Bad *2022-06-15* Way to difficult ### 1/5 — Runs like garbage *2022-05-23* Game is slow and laggy. Playing on an iPhone 13 and none of the gameplay is smooth. Do not buy. ### 2/5 — Many interface issues *2021-05-03* I loved Incredible Machine from many years ago. Well this is not it, but I see it might be fun for younger people. The UI is a problem with items disappearing into the “ceiling”, others getting “stuck” together. When these things happen, which is often, then only option is to reset and start over. A couple of free puzzles would be good to try before deciding to spend money, which I do regret. ### 4/5 — Fun game but touch function to move pieces needs updating and it crashes *2019-10-24* Lot of fun to see the rube goldbergs come to life. Needs a few fixes though **Developer response:** Hi gnasett, you say that Rube Works needs a few fixes. Can you please contact us and let us know what problems you're having with the game? Thanks! http://www.electriceggplant.com/support.shtml ### 5/5 — game breaking bug *2019-04-09* this game is super fun but is unusable on iPhone X models due to the inventory overlapping the bottom of the screen. when you try to take an item out of your inventory the phone thinks you are swiping home or between apps. please fix! this breaks the game on level 7. **Developer response:** Hi RockNFnkRoll, really sorry, but we just saw this review. Can you please give us more information on why Level 7 is unplayable, but you were able to get around moving the inventory objects out of the tool tray in other levels? Did you try tapping-holding to first pick up the object from the tray rather than swiping upwards? Please contact us at http://www.electriceggplant.com/support.shtml with more information so we can address the problem. Thanks! ### 3/5 — Meh *2019-01-04* Kind of entertaining but honestly not enough levels and control of the devices ### 3/5 — Sadly not enough levels!! *2018-07-15* Great game and addictively fun, but really... only 18 levels? I could not give it more than three stars for that reason. Odd a developer released this game over 4 years ago and still no new levels. The game is NOT worth more than $.99 and I sadly paid $2.99 for this. ## Frequently asked questions about Rube Works ### What is Rube Works: Rube Goldberg Game? Rube Works is the first and only official Rube Goldberg puzzle game. It challenges players to solve everyday problems by creating elaborate and whimsical machines, encouraging creative and humorous solutions. ### What are the key features of Rube Works? Key features include 18 challenging puzzles, the ability to create hilarious machines, cause-and-effect gameplay, beautiful graphics, and alignment with educational standards like CCSS and NGSS. It also offers GameCenter Achievements. ### How much does Rube Works cost? Based on the provided information, Rube Works is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What devices is Rube Works compatible with? The app supports a range of Apple devices, including iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch 5, and iPhone. It also has a version available on the Mac App Store. ### Who is this game suitable for? This game is ideal for those who enjoy puzzle-solving, building contraptions, and learning about physics and logic in a fun, non-traditional way. It is also widely adopted by elementary and middle schools for educational purposes. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.1 — 2017-10-12 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. • Minor bug fixes • French and Italian translations now included • iOS 11, 64-bit version. For 32-bit version, download earlier build. • Corrections in German translation • New app icon ### 2.0.0 — 2017-10-11 • French and Italian translations now included • iOS 11, 64-bit version. For 32-bit version, download earlier build. • Corrections in German translation • New app icon ### 1.4.0 — 2015-03-10 • Now also in German and Spanish • New Educators Tips section • Now works on iPod touch 5 • Requires iOS 7 or later • Easier to pick up objects in the game • Tutorial now optional • Can reset game so teachers can let new students start fresh • Can turn off iPhone vibration when picking up objects • Now "Made for Kids" with Parental Gate protecting Internet access • Now published by Electric Eggplant ### 1.3.1 — 2014-07-18 • All levels (1-18) now included in the initial download, so no need to manually download them later. (Because Rube Works is over 100MB, it must now be downloaded via WiFi.) • Fixes some minor bugs If you like Rube Works, please consider rating or reviewing it on the Apple App Store. It really helps! ### 1.2.9 — 2014-04-04 • Can be played in either Landscape orientation • Various bug fixes If you like Rube Works, please consider rating or reviewing it on the Apple App Store. 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