Refraction

Refraction

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Refraction

Rating:
3.8
Released: September 16, 2010
Last updated: October 26, 2011
Developer: GameScience

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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

Dec 7, 2012 10:12am

Article on Refraction in Game Developer Magazine

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quercus22

Mar. 20, 2012

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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.

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akades

Feb. 03, 2011

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OH MAN, I'M CROSSING THE BEAMS

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PoopLoops

Sep. 18, 2010

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Should have a "restart" button or something in case you get totally confused with your own setup.

GameScience
GameScience Developer

Click "menu" and then "reset level"

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Sarah_K

Sep. 11, 2011

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Defeated by a kids' game... Not one of my finer moments.

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kmanz

Sep. 18, 2010

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I must say this game is really nice. ps just don't tell your child they are learning fractions.