Refraction
by GameScience
Refraction
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Description
Math puzzle game.
Created by:
Erik Andersen, Yun-En Liu, Marianne Lee, Eric Butler, Brian Britigan, Stephen Sievers, Roy Szeto, Mai Dang, Christian Lee, Ethan Apter, Emma Lynch, Happy Dong, Justin Irwen, Seth Cooper, Franรงois Boucher-Genesse, Carmen Petrick, Zoran Popovic, Taylor Martin
Center for Game Science, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington
Copyright 2010 University of Washington, All Rights Reserved.
FAQ
What is Refraction?
Refraction is a free online puzzle game developed by GameScience where players use mirrors and other devices to bend and split laser beams to solve levels.
How do you play Refraction?
In Refraction, you manipulate laser beams by placing mirrors, beam splitters, and other optical tools to direct the beams toward specific targets and solve each puzzle.
What is the main objective in Refraction?
The main goal in Refraction is to ensure that all designated targets receive the correct amount of laser energy by splitting and directing beams through strategic placement of optical elements.
Are there progression systems or levels in Refraction?
Yes, Refraction features a series of increasingly challenging puzzle levels that you unlock by solving previous stages, making the puzzle gameplay progressively harder.
Is Refraction a single-player or multiplayer game?
Refraction is a single-player puzzle game designed for web browsers, focusing solely on solo play and logical problem-solving.
Developer Updates
Article on Refraction in Game Developer Magazine
Comments
quercus22
Mar. 20, 2012
Several online walkthroughs say you have to complete 7:9 twice to get all the coins. You can collect all three coins in one setup.
akades
Feb. 03, 2011
OH MAN, I'M CROSSING THE BEAMS
PoopLoops
Sep. 18, 2010
Should have a "restart" button or something in case you get totally confused with your own setup.
Click "menu" and then "reset level"
Sarah_K
Sep. 11, 2011
Defeated by a kids' game... Not one of my finer moments.
kmanz
Sep. 18, 2010
I must say this game is really nice. ps just don't tell your child they are learning fractions.