What was that addictive game with marbles and custom paths?

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In summary, the conversation discusses a game where the player designs a path for a marble to reach the finish line using ropes and gears. The game is described as addictive and the person is looking for the name of the game. Suggestions are given such as SpacePhysics, Armadillo run, and Fantastic Contraption. The person finally remembers the game's name, Armadillo Run, and thanks the other person for their help.
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Hi, taking a chance here... i recently played a game. This game involved you starting out with a marble in 3d space, and u had to design a path for it to reach a finish line, with ropes/gears/what have you... i was HOOKED, but i don't remember what its called...=/ any help would be appreciated
 
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Did you play it on your Android phone?
I have a game called SpacePhysics there, and it about fits your description...
 
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There's a physics-based puzzle game called Armadillo run which was pretty addictive and fun. Also, there's a web-based flash game called Fantastic Contraption that's pretty addictive, but it's 2-D.
 
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ARMADILLO RUN, that was it! thank you very much
 
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The game you are describing sounds like "Marble Madness" or "Marble Run." Both of these games involve designing a path for a marble to reach a goal using various obstacles and tools. It is not uncommon for individuals to become addicted to games like these due to their challenging and strategic nature. I can say that this type of game can be beneficial for improving problem-solving skills and spatial reasoning abilities. However, it is important to limit screen time and take breaks to avoid excessive use and potential addiction.
 

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