Reliquarium

Reliquarium Game Description

Reliquarium is a very unique set of four 3D slider puzzles, all with a Crystal Skull theme. Works on Macs running OSX and PCs running Windows or GNU/Linux. The proper command to extract the archive and maintain the directory structure is "7z x filename".

A reckless raider from Indiana has plundered tombs and displaced ancient relics. The objective is to return each relic to the center of its cubical box by rearranging the numbered blocks back into their proper order. Colors and numerals help determine the proper order.

Dragging the cursor rotates the cube for a better view angle. The mouse wheel zooms. Typing a number selects a block to move. Then use the keys {u,d,l,r,f,b} to move the selected block (Up,Down,Left,Right,Forward,Backward).

Alternatively, you can select a block by clicking the cursor on it, prior to the move.

As indicated on screen, (h) will toggle a help screen.

These puzzles are easy enough for children and will likely help with learning 3D visualization, geometry, problem solving and computer skills.

There are 4 variations numbered 2, 4, 5, and 6. Puzzles # 4, 5, & 6 are my own creations, where the numeral represents the vertical size; while #2 is a well-known [2D] Grabarchuk puzzle. Generally, the puzzles with a smaller number are somewhat more difficult. Puzzle #4 is the most compact & difficult.

#puzzle

#horror