Sandspiel

What Sandspiel actually is

A falling-sand world where each pixel is an element with its own rules: sand falls, water flows and puts out fire, plants creep along anything wet, and wind pushes the lot sideways. Finished scenes can be posted to a shared gallery for other people to poke at.

Why it is worth your time

The plant element is the trick, because drawing one wet line grows vegetation on its own and turns a drawing tool into something that keeps working after you stop.

Common questions

Is Sandspiel free?

Yes. Sandspiel is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.

How long does Sandspiel take?

Good within five seconds of loading. We file it under "Instant" — draw with sand, water, fire and plants and step back.

Does Sandspiel work on a phone?

Yes. Sandspiel works on a phone as well as it does on a laptop.

What kind of site is Sandspiel?

We list it under Sandboxes & Simulators — small worlds that keep running without you. The plant element is the trick, because drawing one wet line grows vegetation on its own and turns a drawing tool into something that keeps working after you stop.