Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game

We've reviewed lots of Rube Goldberg-style games over the years, the most noteworthy being "The Incredible Machine" (1995, Sierra Online). This app, however, is the first to translate original Rube Goldberg sketches into the puzzles, and it's the first to do so on a touch screen. Once you get into the humor, this app can be fun, especially for those who appreciate the original Rube Goldberg cartoons. Most mere mortals will need some hand holding, however. Full review w/ratings in the December issue of Children's Technology Review (www.childrenstech.com/subscribe)